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Bigg Boss 17 Contestants: From Munawar Faruqui to Armaan Malik; Salman Khan might welcome these celebs
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all geared up to make a grand return with the 17th season of his popular reality TV show, Bigg Boss. The highly anticipated premiere is set to dazzle screens on October 15, a Sunday evening. While the official list of contestants is usually shrouded in secrecy until the show's launch, speculations and rumors are running wild on the internet about the potential celebrities who might be entering the Bigg Boss house alongside Salman Khan.
This year, if the grapevine is to be believed, we might see some familiar faces vying for the coveted Bigg Boss title. Among the names making headlines are actor Ankita Lokhande, who may be joined by her husband Vicky Jain, and the talented writer-standup comedian Munawar Faruqui.
Munawar Faruqui is no stranger to reality TV, having emerged victorious on Kangana Ranaut's reality show, Lock Upp, last year. He was reportedly approached for Bigg Boss 16 as well, but for some reason, it didn't come to fruition. However, the rumor mills are buzzing once more, suggesting that he might finally grace the Bigg Boss stage in its 17th season.
Ankita Lokhande, a beloved figure in the world of Hindi television, has enthralled audiences for many years. Known for her memorable role in the popular show Pavitra Rishta, she has also made her mark in films such as Manikarnika, earning accolades from both critics and the public. Her name is circulating as a potential Bigg Boss 17 participant, although there have been reports of fee-related disagreements that might have jeopardized her entry into the show.
Here's a tentative list of contestants who are likely to join Salman Khan on stage for the grand premiere and venture into the dramatic world of the Bigg Boss house:
Aishwarya Sharma & Neil Bhatt
Isha Malviya & Abhishek Kumar
Anurag Dobhal aka UK Rider
Mannara Chopra
Jigna Vora
Sunny Arya aka Tehelka Prank
Manasvi Mamgai
Rishi Dhawan
Armaan Malik and Kritika/Payal Malik
Kanwar Dhillon
Elvish Yadav's former girlfriend Kirti Mehra
TikToker Faiz Baloch
Jay Soni
Sandip Sikcand
It's important to note that the official list of contestants has not been released by the show's organizers. However, the excitement is building, and fans are eagerly awaiting the big reveal.
- PTC PUNJABI
