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Bigg Boss OTT 3: As the highly anticipated Bigg Boss OTT 3 has begun, excitement is at an all-time high. This season brings a new twist, with Anil Kapoor taking over the hosting duties of Salman Khan, promising a fresh and exciting experience for viewers.

Anil Kapoor has kick-started the new season by dancing to his songs like Gallan Goodiyan, I Love You from Mr India and Rukhi Sukhi Roti from Nayak: The Hero and spreading cheer among viewers. Kapoor had a conversation with Bigg Boss who revealed that the new season will have an in-house spy adding more drama and suspense to the season. This time phones will be allowed inside the Bigg Boss house. Here are the 16 contestants of the season. 

Contestant 1: Vada Pav Girl aka Chandrika Dixit

Vada Pav Girl aka Chandrika has joined the show. She got the name Vada Pav girl by Delhiites. She aims to speak her mind on the show. She also shared her story of opening a Vada Pav stall that brought her fame.

The first contestant of the season is the viral sensation, Chandrika Dixit, better known as the Vada Pav Girl. As she shared her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a social media star, she spoke about her struggles, her poor background and the hard work that has brought her to this moment. In his honest manner, Anil responded with a witty yet encouraging remark, saying, "Bigg Boss me rona dhona nahi chalta, aapki apni himmat aapko kaha tak lekar jaati hai yeh dekhna hoga. Muuh tod jawab dena hoga trolls ko."

Contestant 2: Ranvir Shorey

Actor and TV personality Ranvir Shorey has also joined the show. When asked what he would miss the most in the Big Boss house, he said he would miss his phone. Welcomed by Anil Kapoor, he shared that he’ll miss home-cooked food and his son. He sees the show as a chance for a phone detox and plans to ignore gossip, avoiding reactions to attention seekers.

Contestant 3: Shivani Kumari

A vlogger from Uttar Pradesh, Shivani Kumari has joined the show. She greeted Anil Kapoor with happy tears in her eyes and joined the house. She also shared the difficulties she faced in her journey of being a vlogger. She even recited one of Kapoor's dialogues from his movie Trimurti. She spoke about the intense backlash she faced from her family and village for making videos.

From a poor background, Shivani started creating videos to support her family, but this led to severe resistance. "My mother even stabbed me in the stomach and pulled my hair to stop me from making videos," Shivani revealed, shocking the audience.

Despite these hardships, Shivani's determination brought her to the Bigg Boss stage. "I am grateful for all the struggles, as they have made me who I am today," she said, demonstrating her resilience and strength.

Contestant 4: Sana Makbul Khan

Sana Makbul Khan interacted with host Anil Kapoor and contestant Shivani Kumari. The two engaged in a fun game in which Sana attempted to teach Shivani English, while Shiavni insisted that Sana speak in Hindi. The two individuals also engaged in a heated argument about choosing a single bed in the house. Viewers have also expressed excitement to see future interactions between the two. 

Contestant 5: Vishal Pandey

Instagram Influencer Vishal Pandey with 9 million followers on the social media platform has joined the show. He mentioned that he was ready to compete in the show.

Contestant 6: Lovekesh Kataria

Lovekesh Kataria, a friend of former Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav has also joined the show. He is also a content creator.

Contestant 7: Deepak Chaurasia 

Renowned Journalist Deepak Chaurasia has also joined the show. The post announcing him as the seventh contestant said, "News toh hai breaking, kyon ki karenge live reporting @deepakchaurasia28 from the Bigg Boss OTT 3 house!" The famous TV News anchor was interviewed by another famous journalist Shobhaa De before entering the house and he said that he would brew stories based on the contestants' lives.

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Deepak Chaurasia and Shobhaa De on Bigg Boss OTT 3 (File Image)

Contestant 8: Sai Ketan Rao

Sai Ketan Rao, an actor who has worked in TV shows and web series has joined the show as the eighth contestant. He discussed the concept of 'green flags,' which is popular nowadays and talked about the positive traits he sees in himself. He also engaged with the next contestant, Munisha Khatwani.

Contestant 9: Munisha Khatwani

Munisha Khatwani, a celebrity tarot card reader is the next contestant. She interacted with Anil Kapoor and had a light conversation.

Contestant 10: Sana Sultan Khan (The Fans' In-House Spy)

Sana Sultan Khan joins the Bigg Boss OTT house as the 10th contestant. The influencer and model kicked off her entry with a vibrant performance on Pallo Latke. Following this, she captivates Anil Kapoor with her command over Urdu and Shayari. Anil surprises her by revealing that she's the undercover agent representing the fans inside the house.

Contestants 11, 12 & 13: Armaan Malik and his Wives Payal and Kritika Malik

YouTuber Armaan Malik makes a grand entrance into the house, donning a striking red kurta, accompanied by his two wives, Payal and Kritika. Payal and Kritika, dressed in coordinating mauve and white salwar suits, share with Anil the unique story of how their relationship with Armaan unfolded. They disclose that both Payal and Kritika were close friends before entering into a marriage with Armaan, adding a twist to their dynamic.

Contestant 14: Neeraj Goyat

Anil Kapoor welcomes Haryanvi boxer Neeraj Goyat as the 14th contestant. Neeraj expresses his desire to show that boxers can be entertaining as well as intimidating, emphasizing his dislike for people who butter others up.

Contestant 15: Naezy

Rapper Naezy (an underground rapper known for his hip-hop style) has joined the show as the fifteenth contestant. Naezy opened up about the pressure he's facing upon entering the show, especially since he's friends with Munawar Faruqui, the winner of Bigg Boss 17. As a representative of the rapper community, he feels a strong need to emerge victorious. Additionally, Naezy disclosed that he is currently single and has no interest in mingling.

Contestant 16: Paulomi Das

Paulomi Polo Das showcased her moves to Nora Fatehi's Garmi from Remo D'Souza's dance film Street Dancer 3D. Anil Kapoor playfully attempted to play matchmaker for Paulomi and Naezy, but both of them insisted that they see each other as siblings.

Anil Kapoor, known for his charm and energy, seems to be having a ball as the host. Dressed in a dark suit and matching glasses, he rocked the stage with his signature style. Kapoor expressed his excitement about hosting the show, stating, "Bigg Boss OTT and I are a dream team! We're both young at heart."

One of the highlights of the premiere is Kapoor's pick for his favourite past winner of Bigg Boss, which is none other than the late actor Sidharth Shukla. Kapoor recalled dancing with Shukla at the Golden Petal Awards and praised him as a good-looking guy.

With all of the above contestants this season, Bigg Boss OTT 3 is going to be a fun and fiery season.

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