Bigg Boss 15: Are These the Confirmed Contestants?

Following the wrap of Bigg Boss OTT, which streamed on Voot and was hosted by Karan Johar, audiences have keenly awaited Bigg Boss 15. 

Returning on Colors TV, the Indian Big Brother will have a ‘Jungle’ theme (‘Sankat In Jungle’) as revealed by host Salman Khan, accompanied by Rekha’s voice in a special promo.

For a while now and as per every season, the tentative list of contestants has been doing its rounds in the media… So who are the potential housemates? Let’s take a look!

Pratik Sehajpal: Reality television personality and Model. Sehajpal has participated in reality shows like MTV Love School and Ace of Space; Opted out of the Bigg Boss OTT winner’s race in the finale to become the first confirmed contestant in Bigg Boss 15.

Donal Bisht: Television actress and model. Best recognised for playing Sharanya in Ek Deewaana Tha and Ishika Patel in Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop.

Umar Riaz: Surgeon, Model and brother of Bigg Boss 13 1st Runner-Up, Asim Riaz.

Shamita Shetty: Film actress who made her film debut with Mohabbatein and is known for hit songs like Sharara Sharara. The sister of popular actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra. Shetty participated in Bigg Boss 3 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9, became the 2nd Runner-Up of Bigg Boss OTT.

Nishant Bhat: Popular choreographer who has been a part of dance shows like Super Dancer, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Dance Deewane. He was the 1st Runner up of Bigg Boss OTT.

Vishal Kotian: Television Actor and Model. He is known for playing Birbal in Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal & Akbar Ka Bal Birbal.

Akasa Singh: Singer, who is familiar with reality shows. Akasa participated in the music reality show, India’s Raw Star (2014). Performed playback singing with hits like Kheech Meri Photo (Sanam Teri Kasam (2016)) Also, given the notable hit Naagin with Aastha Gill.

Karan Kundrra: Actor and Model who is known for playing Arjun Punj in Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Ritwik Noon in Dil Hi Toh Hai and Ranveer Chauhan in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. He also hosted shows like Gumrah End Of Innocence and MTV Love School. He was a gang leader in MTV Roadies.

Tejasswi Prakash: Actress is known for playing Diya Singh in Pehredaar Piya Ki and Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya, Ragini Maheshwari in Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur, Mishti in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka and Participated in and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.

Simba Nagpal: Actor and Model who is best Known for playing Virat Singh in Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki. Participated in MTV Roadies and MTV Splitsvilla.

Vidhi Pandya: Actress who played Imli Rajvanshi/Singh in Udaan, stepped in as Capt Dr Suman Tiwari in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2. 

Miesha Iyer: Actress and model known for participating in the TV reality show MTV Splitsvilla 12 and Ace of Space Season 1 as a contestant.

Sahil Shroff: Model and actor who made his Bollywood debut in Don 2 alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and appeared in films like Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Dear Maya and web series such as Baarish. 

Ieshaan Sehgal: Actor Ieshaan Sehgal who rose to fame from serial Rishton Ka Chakravyuh has recently released his new music video Viah opposite Singer Barbie Maan.

Last year, Bigg Boss 14 was won by Rubina Dilaik and the first OTT season’s trophy was conquered by reality show personality and actor, Divya Agarwal.

So far, these have been the rumoured contestants of Bigg Boss 15, but ultimately we’ll find out on Saturday 2nd October, for the launch of the show.

It will be telecasted Mon-Fri at 10:30 PM and Sat-Sunday at 21:30 on Colors TV.