One of the most popular reality shows, Bigg Boss, is set to return with its season 19 on August 24, 2025. Fans can’t keep themselves calm with all the craziness that the new season of the Salman Khan show is going to bring. Over the years, Bigg Boss has created careers for many of its contestants. From season 1 to season 18, many contestants have taken home the trophy, but their journeys after the show have been just as interesting as their time inside the Bigg Boss house. So ahead of the Bigg Boss season 19 premiere, let’s take a look at some of the past winners and what they are doing now.
Bigg Boss 18: Karan Veer
Karan Veer won the Bigg Boss 18 trophy. He earns a household name through his role in the serial Pavitra Rishta on Zee TV. Karan Veer has also brought home the trophy of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 14. Currently, he is filming for Omung Kumar’s directorial, Silsila.
Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui
Munawar Faruqui left the Bigg Boss 17 house as a winner. He is widely popular for his stand-up comedies. Before Bigg Boss Munawar also won the reality TV Show, Lock Upp 1. He is now hosting the Colors TV show, Pati, Patni Aur Panga, alongside Sonali Bendre.
Bigg Boss 16: MC Stan
Rapper MC Stan lifted the trophy of Bigg Boss Season 18. He is known for his work in Hindi Hip Hop with a street-focused theme. MC Stan debuted in 2020 with his album Tadipaar. Later in 2024 he did a rap segment for the movie Baby John.
Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi Prakash
Tejasswi Prakash emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 15. This was not her first reality show, as she also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 10. Soon after Bigg Boss she signed Ekta Kapoor’s popular drama Naagin 6. Recently, Tejasswi showcased her cooking skills in the Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1 and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.
Bigg Boss 14: Rubina Dilaik
Rubina Dilaik is among the highest-paid TV actors, who won Bigg Boss 14. She is popularly known for her roles in Chotti Bahu and Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki. Bigg Boss was not her first reality show, as she also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10. Recently, she gained more popularity through Laughter Chefs 2 and is now working on Colors TV reality show Pati, Patni Aur Panga with her husband and actor Abhinav Shukla.
Bigg Boss 13: Sidharth Shukla
Sidharth Shukla received massive fame for his personality on Bigg Boss 13. Not only this, but he was also the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 7. Sidharth Shukla won the hearts of many for his roles in Balika Vadhu, Broken But Beautiful 3, and Dil Se Dil Tak. Following Bigg Boss, he also participated in multiple music videos and the web series Broken But Beautiful 3. In September 2021, his sudden death due to a heart attack shocked his near-dear ones and fans.
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