Bigg Boss: From Arshad Warsi, Big B to Salman Khan, celebrities who hosted the popular reality show

07 October,2023 12:30 PM IST |  Mumbai  | 

Throughout 16 seasons, various celebrities hosted the show before Salman Khan became the ideal choice for the reality show

Throughout 16 seasons, various celebrities hosted Bigg Boss


Bigg Boss is a popular Indian reality television show based on the international reality TV series ‘Big Brother'. The show is known for its unique format, where a group of celebrity contestants from various backgrounds and professions live together in a specially constructed house for a predetermined period. During their stay in the house, the contestants are isolated from the outside world and are constantly monitored by cameras. Throughout 16 seasons, various celebrities hosted the show before Salman Khan became the ideal choice for the reality show

Arshad Warsi

Arshad Warsi hosted the very first season of Bigg Boss, which premiered on 3rd November 2006. The show continued for about 86 days and ended on 26th January 2007, with Rahul Roy winning the crown. The reality show has enjoyed immense popularity since its inception.

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty hosted the second season of the popular reality show, which premiered on 17 August 2008. This season ran for 98 days and achieved an average TRP rating of around 2.42. Ashutosh Kaushik emerged as the winner of season 2.

Amitabh Bachchan

After two seasons with average ratings, the makers of the reality show brought in none other than Amitabh Bachchan as the host for the 3rd season. This season ran for 84 days, from 4th October 2009 to 26th December 2009. According to reports, the 3rd season garnered comparatively better ratings than the previous two, and Vindu Dara Singh emerged as the winner.

Salman Khan

Salman Khan took over as the host for the fourth season, and it achieved the highest TRP ratings, with reports suggesting a 5.15 TRP. Shweta Tiwari won this season.

Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt

For season 5, the makers brought Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt together as hosts. This season ran for about 98 days, from 2nd October 2011 to 7th January 2012, and popular TV actress Juhi Parmar emerged as the winner.

Salman Khan

Salman Khan returned to host chair for two consecutive seasons before being replaced by Farah Khan in season 8.

Farah Khan

In season 8 of the controversial reality show, Farah replaced Salman. However, according to reports, the season proved to be a disaster, leading the makers to bring Salman back for the 9th season.

Salman Khan

From season 9 to season 16, Salman Khan continued as the sole host. He became one of the most beloved hosts of the popular reality show

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