Bigg Boss 18 Contestants List: Who Are The Stars And How Much Are They Earning Per Show?

Bigg Boss 18 highest-paid contestants: Bollywood Actress Nia Sharma is set to make her debut on the popular reality show Bigg Boss 18, hosted once again by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and fans are eagerly awaiting her entry into the show. The Bigg Bodd 18 premiere of the show is just around the corner, with the first episode scheduled to air on October 5.

According to reports, Nia has been confirmed as the first contestant on the show, and she is expected to bring her bold and unapologetic persona to the Bigg Boss house. This will be her first time as a contestant on the show, despite having appeared on Bigg Boss OTT earlier to promote a song. Nia Sharma took to her Instagram Stories to address the media's persistent attempts to contact her regarding Bigg Boss 18. In a note, she politely asked them not to call or message her about the show. Nia wrote, "Hi there! Please don't call or text me to ask anything about the Bigg Boss thing. Mujhe maaf kardo, mein nahi reply karungi. [Forgive me, I won't reply.] Not up for giving quotes or any interviews. Have an awesome day." She added a cute teddy bear GIF holding an "I am sorry" sign to her message.

Nia's participation has generated significant buzz among fans, who are eager to see how she will fare in the game under the watchful eye of host Salman Khan. Reports suggest that Nia has demanded a massive amount of Rs 5-5.5 crore for her participation in the show, making her one of the highest-paid contestants this season.

Some media reports claim that Nia could earn a staggering Rs 5.4 lakh per episode during her 14-week journey on the show. If the show gets extended or if she makes it to the finals, her fee could increase further.

Another name making headlines is actor Dheeraj Dhoopar, who is reportedly being offered Rs 4-5 crore for his appearance on Bigg Boss 18. If reports are accurate, both Nia and Dheeraj could become the highest-paid contestants in the history of the show.

As Bigg Boss 18 approaches, fans are eager to see how Nia Sharma fares in the house and whether she will live up to the hype. Meanwhile, another contestant from Splitsvilla X5, Digvijay Singh Rathee, has reportedly been ruled out of the show. In related news, Kashish Kapoor from Splitsvilla X5 had denied reports that he was in talks for Bigg Boss 18. However, according to News18 reports have confirmed that Digvijay will also not be a part of the show.

The lineup of contestants for Bigg Boss 18 is still being finalised, with several names circulating. Celebrities such as Zaan Khan, Meera Deosthale, Surbhi Jyoti, Kanika Mann, Shaheer Sheikh, Sameera Reddy, Deepika Arya, Anjali Anand, Arjun Bijlani, and Mansi Srivastava have reportedly been approached to join the show.

In addition, former contestants Munawar Faruqui, Manisha Rani, and Elvish Yadav may return as mentors. There are also rumors that Abdu Rozik, who became immensely popular last season, will co-host special segments alongside Salman Khan.

Fans can mark their calendars: Bigg Boss 18 is set to premiere on Colors TV on October 5, 2024. Viewers can also stream the show on the JioCinema app, providing multiple ways to enjoy the action.