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Bigg Boss Marathi 5 Contestants: 'Bigg Boss' is one of the most popular reality shows on Indian television and has been running successfully for more than 15 years. It first started in Hindi and then later got shows in other Indian languages due to its massive popularity and high TRP. 'Bigg Boss Marathi' started in 2018 and is finally back with its most awaited fifth season. The grand premiere of 'Bigg Boss Marathi 5' took place on July 28 and the viewers are already hooked.

Take a look at the list of 11 contestants that have participated in 'Bigg Boss Marathi 5', hosted by popular Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh.

1. Nikki Tamboli

Nikki Tamboli is an actress, who has worked in several reality television shows. She was the second runner-up in the Hindi version of 'Bigg Boss 14' and also participated in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'. She has also worked in several music videos.

 
 
 
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2. Shubhankar Tawde

'Shubhankar Tawde' has worked in several Marathi movies including 'Kaagar', 'Kanni', '8 Don 75', and 'Ved', among others.

3. Abhijeet Sawant

'Abhijeet Sawant' is the first winner of 'Indian Idol'. He later participated in 'Asian Idol' and came third. He was also the first runner-up of 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star'. He later participated in 'Nach Baliye' with his wife and also hosted 'Indian Idol 5'.

 
 
 
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4. Arbaaz Shaikh

'Arbaaz Shaikh' has worked in Marathi movies including 'Sairat', 'Basta', 'Gast', 'Ekdam Kadak', among others. He was also seen in the Hindi movie 'Jhund' along with Amitabh Bachchan.

5. Vaibhav Chavan

Vaibhav Chavan has worked in several successful Marathi television shows.

 
 
 
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6. Paddy Kamble

Paddy Kamble aka Pandharinath Kamble is a well-known comedian in Marathi cinema. He has worked in movies like 'No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe', 'Kumari Gangubai Non-Matric', 'Dam Dam Diga', among others.

 
 
 
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7. Manasi Naik

Manasi Naik has also worked in several Marathi movies including 'Zabardast', 'Tukya Tukvila Nagya Nachvila', 'Kutumb', 'Murder Mestri', among others.

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8. Irina Rudakova

Irina Rudakova is the first ever foreign contestant in 'Bigg Boss Marathi'. She is a model and actress, who hails from Russia. She appeared in the Colors TV show 'Choti Sarrdaarni' and recently appeared in the Netflix movie 'Maharaja'. She also worked as a cheerleader at IPL 2024.

 
 
 
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9. Varsha Usgaonkar

Varsha Usgaonkar has worked in several Hindi and Marathi movies during her career. She rose to fame after starring in the leading role in the 1982 stage-play 'Brahmachari'.

 
 
 
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10. Ankita Prabhu Walavalkar

Ankita Prabhu Walavalkar is a popular social media influencer and has over 500k followers on Instagram.

11. Jahnavi Killekar

Jahnavi Killekar has worked in several Marathi television shows including 'Bhagya Dile Tu Mala'.