Bigg Boss 17: Meet Contestants Munawar Faruqui, Ankita Lokhande, and Vikki Jain!

Salman Khan returns as host for Bigg Boss 17, featuring a diverse cast of contestants from actors to YouTubers

Written by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Edited by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Last Updated: October 16, 2023

Summary: The 17th season of Bigg Boss made its debut on both Colors TV and JioCinema this past Sunday, with Salman Khan continuing his long-standing role as the show's host.

Salman Khan marked his comeback as the host of Bigg Boss 17 on Sunday. The latest season boasts a diverse cast of contestants, described by the host as being more dynamic than ever. They are expected to employ their emotions, intelligence, and resilience throughout their stay on the program. From Ankita Lokhande and her spouse Vikki Jain to comedian Munawar Faruqui and former journalist Jigna Vora, we'll provide you with comprehensive insights into this season and its participants.

Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar, who met on "Udaariyaan," have joined the program and established the most contentious couple of the season. Their relationship history led to a heated dispute on the premiere night, with Isha accusing Abhishek of 'physical assault,' a claim he denied."

Rinku Dhawan, known for her role in "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii," surprised everyone when she joined Bigg Boss 17. She married her on-screen brother from the show, Kiran Karmarkar, but they separated in 2017. Rinku is now a single mother and was recently seen in the TV series "Titli."

Arun Mashettey, a prominent YouTube gamer, is another participant in the Bigg Boss 17 house. Hailing from Hyderabad, he boasts a substantial following of more than 602k on Instagram, making him a well-known content creator.

Sunny Arya, also known as Tehelka Bhai, hails from New Delhi and is a well-known comedian with a YouTube channel, Tehelka Prank. He gained fame during the pandemic and is often seen helping the underprivileged.

Khanzadi, also known as Firoza Khan, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Assam, and she previously competed on MTV Hustle 2.0.

Soniya Bansal, an actor and model, is part of the new Bigg Boss season. She began her Bollywood journey with "Game 100 Crore Ka" and has featured in music videos for Zee, T-Series, and Venus. She's also appeared in Telugu films like "Dubki," "Naughty Gang," and "Shoorveer."

Ex-journalist Jigna Vora, known for "Scoop," now in "Bigg Boss.” Her book inspired Karishma Tanna's series. Jigna shared her jail transformation, echoed by Salman Khan.

Criminal lawyer Sana Raees Khan replaced Manasvi Mamgai on the show. Notably, Sana is renowned for her work on Aryan Khan's alleged drug case and the Sheena Bora murder case.

Along with these there are other known names like, Anurag Dhobal, Munawar Faruqui, Ankit Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain, Navid Sole, Neil Bhatt, Aishwarya Sharma, and Mannara Chopra.