Introducing the 13 dhamakedaar shortlisted contestants of Bigg Boss Dus
~ Only 8 lucky ones will get to fight the final battle with the celebrity contestants~
COLORS’ marquee reality show Bigg Boss has had the entire nation waiting in anticipation ever since
the announcement that its gates have been opened to the aam aadmi to participate as
contestants. As the show launches this weekend to create history, for the first time, a combination of
celebrity contestants and the common man will live in the spotlight. After months of auditions and
scrutiny, for the first time ever, Bigg Boss announces the names of some of the shortlisted common
man contestants who will engage in a battle of wits and entertainment with celebrities.
Scoured from every nook and cranny of the country, these contestants have all the traits and
elements required to turn Bigg Boss into an entertainment bonanza. From investment bankers to
businessmen, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, and from teachers to students, the Bigg
Boss house will host a spectrum of personalities. Bringing in their own unique twist to the show,
here’s a quick dekko of the common man contestants who promise to add tons of tadka and masti to
the show.
Kajol Tyagi: A 23-year- old actor and YouTube enthusiast girl, Kajol
hails from Mumbai and has roots in Kashmir. She is passionate about
dancing and loves to relax. We can already feel the trouble brewing
for this sleep-lover

Ruchika Singh: A movie buff and party animal, this 39-year- old loves
to read and travel. Does this mean entertaining drama is in the offing?

Priyanka Jagga: Dilli ki kudi, Priyanka is a 32-year- old marketing
recruiter and her passion lies in playing badminton and travelling
expeditions. Wonder what the journey has in-store for her?!

Lokesh Kumari Sharma: A foodie at heart, Lokesh Kumari is a 25-year- old student from
Delhi who loves to dance, travel, sing and live her life to fullest. Will
this seemingly simple girl take the Bigg Boss house by storm?

Nitibha Kaul: She is a 23-year- old account strategist who lives in
Delhi and holds interest in dancing, music, reading, singing, and
swimming. A pretty girl, will she win over the hearts of the men in the
house?

Mandira Chauhan: Fondly known as Mandy, Mandira works at a radio station in Pune, loves
going on road trips and enjoys house parties. But with limitations on
food, we wonder long it will be before the Bigg Boss party ends for her?!

Manoj ‘Manu’ Punjabi: A businessman by profession and a true blue
romeo by nature, Manoj enjoys smooth-talking the ladies. Originally from
Jaipur, Manu loves watching cartoons and takes interest in mimicry. Will
this help him get on his fellow contestants’ nerves?

Manveer Gurjar: Owner of a dairy farm, this 29-year- old man is a gym
enthusiast and loves playing Kabaddi and wrestling. Will he use kabaddi
and his simple charm to win over the ladies?

Navin Prakash: A teacher by profession, this 26-year- old man is originally from Bihar and
enjoys reading, listening music and writing. What lessons will this
teacher impart?

Pramod Dahiya: A writer, sports enthusiast and an actor, this multifaceted boy hails from
Haryana and lives in Mumbai. His interest lies in reading and listening to
old music. Wonder how his simplistic personality will resonate with the
fellow contestants?!

Nikhil Mehta: A music enthusiast and cricket lover, this 24-year- old actor and singer from
Mumbai is quite an entertainer. So, is he going to be the centre of attention?

Dev Devgan: Boisterous and energetic by nature, Dev is a 30-year- old
businessman who lives in Ludhiana and enjoys dancing especially doing
Bhangra. Will his energy impress or annoy?

Firoz Khan: Adventurous and fun-loving, 27-year- ols Firoz loves river rafting, bungee
jumping, and cycling. Will his adventurous persona appeal to the ladies or
turn them off?

Adding some twist to their life, these contestants will have to fight one final battle before they step into
the Bigg Boss house and take the entire nation by storm! So who will survive and whose dreams will
be quashed one tiny step before being realized?