And the day for which the audience and Bigg Boss loyalists had been waiting for is finally here. Bigg Boss OTT will hit the digital space today. Also unlike its previous seasons, it won’t be aired on TV - at least for the first few weeks. Yet another surprise element of the show is a brand new host - filmmaker Karan Johar, who has stepped in Salman Khan's shoes for the OTT space (Voot).
Here is a rundown for all you need to know about the much-awaited show.
Premiere date: August 8, 2021
Premiere time: 8 pm
Premiere OTT Platform: Voot
Host: Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the show for the first six weeks. In the latest promo, we saw him giving a tour of the house in a Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham andaaz. Speaking about the house, it has been given a bohemian and gypsy vibe by Omung Kumar.
Contestants: Singer Neha Bhasin, actor Zeeshan Khan and actress Akshara Singh have been confirmed by the makers. Also speculated to be on the show are Pratik Sehajpal, Milind Gaba, Divya Agarwal, Ridhima Pandit, Raqesh Bapat, Nishant Bhat and Karan Nath. These celebs are likely to be unveiled in the premiere episode.
As per reports, the makers are also planning to get the most loved contestants of Bigg Boss 13 - Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill - as guests on the show. The duo has a huge fan following and their chemistry has been loved by one and all. ALSO READ: Karan Johar To Juggle Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Shoot With Bigg Boss OTT; Filmmaker Aims To Begin The Film By End Of August
It is also speculated that Bigg Boss 15 will be aired on ColorsTV in September 2021, and till then the audiences can enjoy watching Bigg Boss OTT on Voot.
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