- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:07 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss OTT 3: The much-awaited reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3 is approaching its launch, with viewers eagerly anticipating updates on the celebrity contestants. Behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing as creators work tirelessly to sustain excitement, releasing new teasers nearly every day. In an unexpected turn, Anil Kapoor has stepped in as the host for this season, replacing Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
Bigg Boss OTT 3: Release Date and platform
Anil Kapoor is set to host Bigg Boss OTT Season 3, which will be accessible on Jio Cinema Premium for a monthly fee of Rs 29. The grand premiere will be streamed at 9 pm on June 21 (Friday), and viewers will need a subscription plan to watch it on Jio Cinema.
Bigg Boss OTT 3: Contestants List
The first confirmed contestant of Bigg Boss OTT 3 was unveiled on Tuesday. Chandrika Dixit, also known as the 'vada pav girl', is the initial participant announced for the season. JioCinema made the announcement on their social media platforms. Taking to Instagram, JioCinema wrote in the caption, "Who's the first contestant of Bigg Boss OTT 3? Head over to JioCinema Premium to get a sneak peek of this teekhi mirchi (hot chilli)... Bigg Boss OTT 3 streaming exclusively on JioCinema Premium starting 21 June, 9 pm."
Meanwhile, Bigg Boss Tak has revealed the names of the confirmed contestants for Bigg Boss OTT 3. The lineup includes:
- Sonam Khan
- Sana Makbul
- Sana Sultan
- Chandrika Dixit (Vada Pav girl)
- Chesta Bhagat & Nikhil Mehta (Temptation Island)
- Vishal Pandey (Influencer)
- Poulami Das
- Singer Mika Singh
- Sai Ketan Rao
🚨 BREAKING! Confirmed Contestants of #BiggBossOTT3
— #BiggBoss_Tak👁 (@BiggBoss_Tak) June 18, 2024
☆ Sonam Khan
☆ Sana Makbul
☆ Sana Sultan
☆ Chandrika Dixit (Vada Pav girl)
☆ Chesta Bhagat & Nikhil Mehta (Temptation Island)
☆ Vishal Pandey (Influencer)
☆ Poulami Das
☆ Singer Mika Singh
☆ Sai Ketan Rao…
Bigg Boss OTT 3: Host
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has been confirmed as the host for the third season of Bigg Boss OTT, succeeding Karan Johar and Salman Khan from previous seasons of the show. Excited to host the third season of Bigg Boss OTT, Anil Kapoor in a statement said, "Bigg Boss OTT and I are a dream team! We're both young at heart; people often say - jokingly - that I'm reverse ageing, but Bigg Boss is - seriously - timeless. It feels a bit like going back to school, trying something new and exciting."
He added, "Having said that, I've always approached all my projects with sincerity and a commitment to hard work and I'm going to bring that same energy (times 10!) to Bigg Boss! Unscripted reality has something for everyone - laughter, drama, and surprising twists, and I can't wait to bring my own flavour to it."
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About Bigg Boss OTT
Bigg Boss OTT, a spin-off of the hugely popular Bigg Boss franchise, initially premiered on Voot with filmmaker Karan Johar as the host. Later, Bollywood megastar Salman Khan took over as the host for the second season. Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 achieved record-breaking viewership and became a blockbuster, culminating in wildcard contestant Elvish Yadav making history by clinching the trophy. Abhishek Malhan and Manisha Rani emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.