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{{short description|Indian reality television show}}
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| country = India
| language = Hindi
| starring =
| presenter = {{Plainlist|
* [[Arshad Warsi]] (S1)
* [[Shilpa Shetty]] (S2)
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] (S3)
* [[Sanjay Dutt]] (S5)
* [[Farah Khan]] (HB)
* [[Salman Khan]] (S4–present)
}}
| num_seasons = 19
| num_episodes = 2076 
| location = * [[Lonavala]] (S1–S4 & S6–S12)
* [[Karjat]] (S5)
* [[Film City, Mumbai]] (S13–present)
| runtime = 60–90 minutes
| company = [[Banijay Entertainment]]
| network = [[Sony Entertainment Television]] {{small|(season 1)}}
| network2 = [[Colors TV]] {{small|(season 2–present)}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2006|11|03}}
| first_aired2 = {{Start date|df=yes|2008|08|17}}
| last_aired = {{End date|df=y|2007|1|26}}
| last_aired2 = present
| camera = Multi-camera
| based_on = ''[[Big Brother (franchise)|Big Brother]]''
| voices = [[Atul Kapoor]]
| narrated = [[Vijay Vikram Singh]]
| related = ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi)|Bigg Boss OTT]]''
}}

'''''Bigg Boss''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language reality television show of the ''[[Bigg Boss]]'' franchise in India that airs on Colors TV. It is based on the Dutch format of ''[[Big Brother (franchise)|Big Brother]]'', developed by [[Endemol]]. Since its premiere on November 3, 2006, the show has completed nineteen seasons and three ''OTT'' (''Over-the-Top'') seasons.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bigg Boss 15 promo: Watch Salman Khan with speaking tree voiced by the evergreen actress Rekha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-promo-watch-salman-khan-with-speaking-tree-voiced-by-the-evergreen-actress-rekha/articleshow/85517355.cms|access-date=2021-08-27|website=The Times of India|date=21 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Throughout its run, ''Bigg Boss'' has seen a variety of hosts. The first season was hosted by [[Arshad Warsi]], followed by [[Shilpa Shetty]] in the second season and [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in the third. [[Farah Khan]] led the ''Halla Bol'' season, while [[Sanjay Dutt]] co-hosted the fifth season with Salman Khan. Since season 4, [[Salman Khan]] has taken the helm as the show's primary host. As of season 19, a total of 353 contestants has participated in ''Bigg Boss''. Thirteen contestants have returned for other seasons, while two played as proxy contestants and 4 were not selected by the audience, preventing them from entering the house. As of season 19, ''Bigg Boss'' has aired a total of 2,076 episodes.

==Overview==

===Concept===
''Bigg Boss'' is a reality TV show inspired by the original [[Big Brother (Dutch TV series)|Dutch ''Big Brother'']] format created by [[John de Mol Jr.]] In this competition, a group of contestants, referred to as "housemates", live together in a specially designed house, cut off from the outside world. Each week, these housemates nominate each other for [[eviction]], and those with the highest nominations face a public vote. Ultimately, one housemate is "evicted" each week.

There are some unique elements to the eviction process. Besides public voting, housemates with special privileges, like the captain, may have the power to evict someone directly. Additionally, ''Bigg Boss'' has the authority to modify the eviction process as needed, sometimes introducing exceptions or twists.

The final week of the show, with three to six housemates left. During this time, the public votes for their favorite contestant, leading to the crowning of a winner.

While most participants are celebrities in Indian version, seasons 10, 11 and 12 saw an influx of commoners as housemates, bringing a new dynamic to the show. Notably, Manveer Gurjar, a commoner, emerged as the winner of Season 10.

The housemates' actions and interactions are monitored by the voice of Bigg Boss, a mysterious figure who represents the show's authority and enforces rules.<ref name="bb">{{cite web |title=Bigg Boss |url=https://endemolshineindia.in/key-shows/biggboss/}}</ref>

===House===
The ''Bigg Boss'' house is a unique and carefully designed space that serves as the central setting for the popular reality show which is built for each season. Over the seasons, its location has varied, with the initial seasons situated in tourist-magnate [[hill station]] of [[Lonavala]], [[Pune]] district of [[Maharashtra]] and later moving to [[ND Studios, Karjat|ND Studios]] in [[Karjat]], in Maharashtra's [[Raigad district]] for Season 5. From Season 13 onwards, the house has been established in [[Film City, Mumbai|Film City]], [[Goregaon]], [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web | title = What the Bigg Boss house is going to be like this season|work= Rediff.com Movies | url = http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-what-the-bigg-boss-house-is-going-to-be-like/20110930.htm |date=30 September 2011| access-date = 2014-09-03 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Shweta gets b'day surprise on Bigg Boss|work=MiD DAY| url = http://www.mid-day.com/articles/shweta-gets-bday-suprise-on-bigg-boss/97131 |date=5 Oct 2010| access-date = 2014-09-03 }}</ref>

The architecture of the house is contemporary and well-furnished, featuring a range of modern amenities to facilitate the daily lives of the housemates. Key areas include:
Kitchen, Living Area, Bedroom (two in first three seasons while four in sixteenth season and three in seventeenth season), Bathrooms (two toilets, two bathrooms, two washrooms in bedroom, one washroom in jail, one washroom in garden area), Storeroom, Garden and Pool Area, Lounge Room, Activity Area, Medical Room, Smoking Room, Luggage Area, Dining Area, Jail, Gym and Balcony.

One notable aspect of the Bigg Boss house is the Confession Room, an essential feature where housemates can express their thoughts, feelings, strategy or any kind of conversation as Bigg Boss listens and talks with them. This is also where the nomination process occurs sometimes.<ref name="rediff">{{cite web|title=What really goes on in Bigg Boss house?|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/08/slide-show-1-sneak-peek-into-bigg-boss-house.htm|publisher=[[Rediff]]|access-date=20 December 2010|author=Rajul Hegde|date=8 October 2009}}</ref>

To ensure the housemates remain disconnected from the outside world, the house is devoid of televisions, telephones, internet access, clocks, books, pens, or paper.<ref name="bb"/>

===Rules===
While not all the rules have been explicitly communicated to the audience, several key ones are clearly established. Inmates are required to speak only in [[Hindi]]. Tampering with any electronic equipment or other items in the house is strictly prohibited. They may not leave the premises at any time without permission. Physical violence is completely forbidden. Discussing the nomination process with anyone is also not allowed. Housemates must remain awake until the lights go off, and they can only converse outside of the designated smoking area. Additionally, singing is not permitted within the house, nor can they write anything while inside.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lights or not, camera, action |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lights-or-not-camera-action/Article1-610659.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=20 December 2010 |author=Malvika Nanda |date=9 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130185739/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lights-or-not-camera-action/Article1-610659.aspx |archive-date=30 November 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref>

Occasionally, housemates may be nominated for various reasons, including being chosen by individuals with special privileges obtained through tasks, for breaking rules, or for other unspecified reasons. In serious cases, a contestant may face expulsion from the house.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bigg Boss casts out violent Khan|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_bigg-boss-casts-out-violent-khan_1301536|work=Daily News and Analysis|access-date=2 January 2011|date=22 October 2009}}</ref>

===Airing===
The main television coverage of the show consists of a daily highlights program and a weekly eviction show, typically aired on Saturday/Sunday and known as ''Weekend Ka Vaar'' or for Monday known as ''Somvaar Ka Vaar''. In Seasons 16 and 17, the weekend episodes moved to Friday/Saturday (''Shukravar Ka Vaar'' and ''Shanivar Ka Vaar''), all broadcast on Colors TV, while the first season aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Next Bigg Boss on a new channel?|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/next-bigg-boss-on-a-new-channel/story-qi0iYXhcuWjP7x57L6TmcL.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=25 January 2014}}</ref>

Each daily episode features key events from the previous day, while Saturday’s episodes focus primarily on the host's analysis of the housemates' performances and special tasks. Sunday’s episodes include a fun segment with guest appearances and the eviction of the housemates nominated that week. Notably, in Seasons [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 16|16]] and [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 17|17]], evictions took place on Saturdays instead of Sundays.

From [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 14|Season 14]] onward, ''Bigg Boss'' introduced a 24/7 Live Channel for [[Voot|Voot Select]] subscribers, and later for [[JioCinema|JioCinema Premium]] subscribers. This allowed viewers to enjoy direct engagement with the show’s happenings. Episodes were also aired 30 minutes earlier on Voot Select and JioCinema Premium until Season 17.

In Season 16, a new segment titled ''Bigg Bulletin with Shekhar Suman'' was introduced, airing on Sundays and hosted by [[Shekhar Suman]]. Season 17 saw the introduction of another segment, ''Just Chill with Arbaaz & Sohail,'' hosted by [[Arbaaz Khan]] and [[Sohail Khan]], also on Sundays. In [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Season 18]], episodes included ''Tandav Ka Overtime'', extending the usual one-hour episode with additional content to cover the day's events. Season 18 also saw the launch of segment named ''Haye Daiyaa with Ravi Bhaiyya Garda Udaa Denge,'' hosted by [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 1|Season 1]] finalist [[Ravi Kishan]], again on Sundays.

On [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 19|Season 19]], Episodes will be aired 90 minutes before the TV Broadcast on [[JioHotstar]]

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== Spin-off ==
{{Main|Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi Digital series)}}
The series also has a digital version of the show called ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss OTT]]''. Started in 2021, the [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 1)|first season]] was hosted by [[Karan Johar]] and broadcast by [[Voot]] for 24×7 coverage.

The [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 2)|second season]] aired on 2023 and was hosted by [[Salman Khan]] and broadcast by [[JioCinema]] for the 24x7 live feed.

The OTT series has rolled out its [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series) season 3|third season]] in 2024, hosted by [[Anil Kapoor]] and broadcast by [[JioCinema]] for the 24x7 live feed.

== Controversies ==
{{Main article|List of Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) controversies}}

==Other media==
{{Excerpt|Bigg Boss (Hindi season 4)|Game}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb episode|1281973}}

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