Bigg Boss Winner List: From Contestant to Champion

Bigg Boss Winner List

Here, I will explain the Bigg Boss Winner List, their winning year, and prize money. Further, below the table, I will provide the details of all these Bigg Boss winners. So, to know about them, keep reading this article until the end.

Bigg Boss Seasons	Bigg Boss Winners	Bigg Boss Prize Money
Season 1: 2006-2007	Rahul Roy	Rs. 1 crore
Season 2: 2008	Ashutosh Kaushik	Rs. 1 crore
Season 3: 2009	Vindu Dara Singh	Rs. 1 crore
Season 4: 2010-2011	Shweta Tiwari	Rs. 1 crore
Season 5: 2011-2012	Juhi Parmar	Rs. 1 crore
Season 6: 2012-2013	Urvashi Dholakia	Rs. 50 lakh
Season 7: 2013	Gauahar Khan	Rs. 50 lakh
Season 8: 2014-2015	Gautam Gulati	Rs. 50 lakh
Season 9: 2015-2016	Prince Narula	Rs. 50 lakh
Season 10: 2016-2017	Manveer Gurjar	Rs. 50 lakh
Season 11: 2017-2018	Shilpa Shinde	Rs. 44 lakh
Season 12: 2018	Dipika Kakar	Rs. 30 lakh
Season 13: 2019-2020	Sidharth Shukla	Rs. 50 lakh
Season 14: 2020-2021	Rubina Dilaik	Rs. 36 lakh
Season 15: 2021-2022	Tejasswi Prakash	Rs. 40 lakh
Season 16: 2022-2023	MC Stan	Rs. 31.8 lakh
Season 17: 2023-2024	Munawar Faruqui	Rs. 50 lakh

Overview Of Bigg Boss Winner List Of All The Previous Seasons

Bringing the best way to pass your time, Bigg Boss has always ensured you get top-notch entertainment. Let’s dive into the memory lane of past Bigg Boss Winners List to get that nostalgic feeling. 

1. Rahul Roy

Bas ek sanam chahiye…..aashiqui ke liye…

Well, the person who gained a massive fan base after playing the lead role in the blockbuster movie - Aashiqui won the title of Bigg Boss Season 1. Rahul Roy is a great model and actor in the 90s. His performances in films such as Aashiqui, Junoon, and Gumrah made him well-known in the 1990s. Rahul received ₹1 crore in cash as the winner, with Carol Gracias coming in second. Arshad Warsi served as the host for this season, which was telecasted on Sony Television. 

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 1 Crore

• Host: Arshad Warsi

• Runner Up: Carol Gracias

• Year: 2006

2. Ashutosh Kaushik

Ashutosh Kaushik gained extensive popularity by winning Roadies 5.O in the year 2007. After winning the Roadies Title, Ashutosh Kaushik went to Bigg Boss Season 2 in 2008, where he also ended up winning the Bigg Boss title. Following Bigg Boss 2, he starred in several Bollywood movies. His last film was Laal Rang, which came out in 2016. He entered the entertainment industry, appearing in the film "Shortcut Romeo" with Saif Ali Khan and "Zila Ghaziabad" with Arshad Warsi. With Ashutosh winning ₹1 crore, Raja Chaudhary was this season's runner-up, hosted by Shilpa Shetty. 

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 1 Crore

• Host: Shilpa Shetty

• Runner Up: Raja Chaudhary

• Year: 2008

3. Vindu Dara Singh

Vindu Dara Singh is the son of veteran actor and former Indian wrestler Dara Singh Randhawa. Dara Singh was popularly known for his role as Hanuman in Ramayan, directed by Ramanad Sagar. Vindu Dara Singh won the title of Bigg Boss Season 3 with his patience and great sense of humour, defeating Pravesh Rana. Following his win in the reality show, Vindu Dara Singh began performing in supporting roles in Bollywood movies such as Famous Ho Gaya, Pranam Valekum, and Jatt James. He was employed in the TV industry and appeared in Bigg Boss season 14 alongside Rakhi Sawant.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 1 Crore

• Host: Amitabh Bachchan

• Runner Up: Pravesh Rana

• Year: 2009

4. Shweta Tiwari

Kasauti Zindagi Ki show fame Shweta Tiwari won the Bigg Boss Season 4 title in the year 2011. She was widely popular in every Indian household because of her character name - Prerna Sharma, in Kasauti Zindagi Ki, which used to be telecasted on Star Plus. The Season 4 of Bigg Boss was one of the most watched seasons, and it was also the first season hosted by Salman Khan. After Bigg Boss, she starred in a number of TV serials, including Bal Veer, Rangoli, Begusarai, and others. She has also acted in non-fictional series, including Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6, India's top dancer, Khatron Ke Khiladi, and others.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 1 Crore

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Dalip Singh Rana (The Great Khali)

• Year: 2010-2011

5. Juhi Parmar

Juhi Parmar is a well-known social media influencer in skincare. In 2012, she became the winner of Bigg Boss season 5, with Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt serving as co-hosts. As the main character in Kumkum-Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Juhi Parmar gained massive popularity. Once she won Bigg Boss Season 5, she appeared in a number of television shows, including Tantra, F.I.R., Santoshi Maa, and others. In August 2021, she appeared last on the Hamari Wali Good News TV show. 

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 1 Crore

• Host: Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt

• Runner Up: Mahek Chahal

• Year: 2011-2012

6. Urvashi Dholakia

Urvashi Dholakia is popularly known nationwide for her character Komolika in Ekta Kapoor's TV show, Kasautii Zindagii Kay that streamed on Star Plus. She became well-known after winning Season 6 of Bigg Boss. With the Gujarati motto "Alag che!" the sixth season debuted as a Parivarik season. After winning Bigg Boss title, Urvashi was cast in the television series Chandrakanta - Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha, which lasted till 2018. This was her second significant role. She appeared as a guest on season 13 of Bigg Boss. Urvashi last appeared in Season 6 of Naagin.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 50 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Imam Siddique

• Year: 2012-2013

7. Gauahar Khan

The winner of Bigg Boss' seventh season was model-turned-actress Gauhar Khan. Yash Raj Productions' "Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year" marked her feature film debut as a debutante. She has done many item numbers for Bollywood like Jhallah Walla, Chhokra Jawan and many more. Gauahar Khan had appearances in a number of movies after Bigg Boss, such as 14 Phere, which premiered on July 23, 2021, Badrinath ki Dulhania, Begum Jaan, Fever, Tera Intezaar, and Fever. Jannat Ka Wow Aur Jahannam Ka Aaw Dekhege Saath Saath' was the tagline used to introduce the seventh season. 

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 50 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Tanishaa Mukerji

• Year: 2013

8. Gautam Gulati

Indian actor Gautam Gulati is well-known for his work in the television series Diya Aur Baati Hum, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, and Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajna. When Gautam Gulati won Bigg Boss Season 8 in 2014, his life took a drastic turn. He went on to become a famous actor. Gautam defeated Karishma Tanna, the show's runner-up, and Pritam Singh, the second runner-up. Since winning the reality competition, he has acted in a number of movies and television shows. Gautam starred as the lead in the 2019 web series Cobra and had an appearance in the movie Radhe alongside Salman Khan.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 50 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Karishma Tanna

• Year: 2014

9. Prince Narula

Prince Narula hails from the Indian city, Chandigarh. Due to his success in four consecutive reality series—MTV Roadies 12, Bigg Boss 9, MTV Splitsvilla 8, and Nach Baliye 9—he is known as the “King of Reality Programs.” He emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Season 9. Regarding his private life, Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary are regarded as the most romantic duo in this industry. The couple met while contesting in Bigg Boss 9, which Salman Khan hosted, and fell in love within the house. In 2018, Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary tied the knot after a three-year relationship.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 50 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Rishabh Sinha

• Year: 2015-2016

10. Manveer Gurjar

The real name of Manveer Gurjar is Manoj Kumar Baisoya. He is renowned for being a man who speaks his thoughts and is an outspoken Bigg Boss 10 winner.  That was his Bigg Boss self-portrayal. The runner-up was Bani J. Bigg Boss debuted on Voot, an OTT channel, with its inaugural season. Unseen clips that was published to Voot created a new aspect known as "Unseen-Undekha." Upon finishing the reality program, Manveer went back to his family's farming business. Along with being involved in politics, he actively works to improve the lot of Gurjars living throughout India.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 50 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Bani J

• Year: 2016-2017

11. Shilpa Shinde

Sahi Pakre Hain…..

Shilpa joined Bigg Boss to clear up any rumours about herself after abruptly leaving her last hit show, "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai." Before Bigg Boss, she was known as Angoori bhabhi from her show Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai.  Bigg Boss Season 11 went to TV actress Shilpa Shinde as the winner, with Hina Khan coming in second. Gharvale and Padosi were the two groups into which the participants were split throughout this season of Salman Khan's hosted show. Shilpa re-joined the Congress political party in 2019. This Season was also regarded as one of the most successful yet controversial seasons of Bigg Boss. 

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 44 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Hina Khan

• Year: 2017-2018

12. Dipika Kakkar

Sasural Simar Ka gave Dipika Kakkar her big break in the film industry. On December 31, 2018, the actor has won Bigg Boss 12 and taken home the trophy. In 2018, she defeated cricketer S Sreesanth to win ₹30 lakh. This is Salman Khan's ninth season as host. The competitors in this season of the program have been paired up as friends, coworkers, spouses, siblings, or more.  In February 2018, Deepika wedded to TV actor and co-star of her previous show, Shoaib Ibrahim, after divorcing her first husband, Raunak Samson, in 2015. She updates her fans on a regular basis on her "Dipika Ki Duniya" YouTube channel.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 30 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: S. Sreesanth

• Year: 2018

13. Sidharth Shukla

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Bhaad me jao, mai tum log se yaha pe rishta banane nahi aaya hu, samjh me aaya.

Remembered something after reading this dialogue? True! Its Siddharth Shukla and his one liners that are one of the reason behind making Season 13 as the most successful season in the history of Bigg Boss. The actor was popular among audiences for his role in the TV show Balika Vadhu. He appeared in two live performances, "Dil Ko Karaar Aya" and "Shona Shona," sung by Neha Kakkar, following his victory on Bigg Boss 13. He portrayed the lead role in the web series Broken But Beautiful 3. Additionally, he starred in movies like Business in Kazakhstan and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhan. After suffering a heart attack on 2nd September 2021, he was taken to Cooper Hospital in Bombay, where medical professionals declared him deceased. 

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 50 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Asim Riaz

• Year: 2019-2020

14. Rubina Dilaik

When someone tries to argue with you just say what Rubina said to Rahul - “Aapki samajh Sunya aur soch NIL hai” and move on. Season 14 was a season full of banters, friendship, emotional breakdowns and backstabbing. However, Rubina stood strong on her ground until the end and won the title of Bigg Boss Season 14. With the Chotti Bahu serial, Rubina Dilaik made her acting debut in 2008. She married Bollywood actor Abhinav Shukla in 2018, who was later her competitor as well in Bigg Boss Season 14. Following Bigg Boss, she appeared in three music videos for the songs "Marjaneya," "Galat," and "Tumse Pyar Hai." As per The Times 2020, she ranked eighth among the most attractive women on television.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 36 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Rahul Vaidya

• Year: 2020-2021

15. Tejasswi Prakash

The actor Tejasswi, who starred in Marathi films and Hindi television series Naagin 6, won the show's 15th season. Prakash's reputation as a TV celebrity helped her enter the show as the title favourite. In the season where Tejasswi won ₹40 lakh, Pratik Sehajpal finished in second place. The season was hosted by Salman Khan for the twelfth time. Tejasswi not only took home the medal, but she was also named the new face of the popular supernatural series Naagin. She was lucky that season since it was in the house that she met and fell in love with Karan Kundra. Starring in "Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur" is Ms. Prakash. Tejasswi is well-known for her role in "Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur".

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 40 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Pratik Sehajpal

• Year: 2021-2022

16. MC Stan

MC stan is a well-known hip-hop rapper in India, which helped him provide a nationwide notoriety. In 2022-2023 MC Stan went to do the controversial reality show Bigg Boss and ended up as the winner of Bigg Boss Season 16. He clearly impacted the younger generation, which helped tremendously in his victory. His Basti Ka Hasti technique was well-liked by the crowd. He defeated Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Shiv Thakre. On February 12, 2023, the event came to an end, and MC Stan won the prize money and an i10 Nios car.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 31 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Shiv Thakare

• Year: 2022-2023

17. Munawar Faruqui

Kuchh rasta likh dega, kuchh mai likh dunga

Wo likhte jaye mushkil, mai manjil likh dunga

If you ever feel demotivated, remember Munawar's lines. With his heartwarming shayaries and epic roasting, Munawar made a special place in the hearts of all the Bigg Boss watchers. After winning the Lockup reality show, Munawar Faruqui took part in the biggest reality show in India, i.e., Bigg Boss. The major fanbase of his singing and standups helped him win Bigg Boss Season 17,, hosted by Salman Khan. He won against Udaariyan popular actor Abhishek Kumar to win ₹50 lakh in prize money and a Hyundai Creta automobile.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 50 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Abhishek Kumar

• Year: 2023-2024

Bigg Boss OTT Winner List All Season 

Bigg Boss' creators planned to release a new version of the show after its enormous popularity and success on television, and they eventually created its OTT version. The first Bigg Boss OTT debuted in 2021, and with social media's influence and accessibility, it quickly gained popularity. This program has had three successful seasons published to date. If you recently started streaming the OTT program of Bigg Boss and want to know about the previous three seasons, delve deep into this article and get to know the complete details. 

1. Divya Agarwal - Bigg Boss OTT Season 1 Winner

The first season of Bigg Boss: Over-The-Top, an Indian reality web series, is a spin-off of Bigg Boss. On August 8, 2021, it made its Voot debut, with Karan Johar hosting the OTT version. The show's grand finale was held on September 18, 2021, with Divya Agarwal taking first place and Nishant Bhat finishing second. Divya, born on December 4, 1992, took part in MTV India's Splitsvilla 10 and Ace of Space 1 before making it to Bigg Boss OTT.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 25 Lakhs

• Host: Karan Johar

• Runner Up: Nishant Bhat

• Year: 2021

2. Elvish Yadav: Bigg Boss OTT Season 1 Winner

On June 17, 2023, Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 debuted on JioCinema, with Salman Khan as the presenter for the first-ever OTT edition. On August 14, 2023, the show's grand finale was conducted, with Elvish Yadav taking first place, Abhishek Malhan coming in second, Manisha second, Babika third, and Puja being the fourth runner-up. When OTT and TV were merged, this was one of Bigg Boss's most successful seasons. Elvish Yadav received a cheque for Rs 25 lakh as payment. As the first wild card competitor to win the championship, he hanged the SYSTUMM of Bigg Boss and wrote the history.

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 25 Lakhs

• Host: Salman Khan

• Runner Up: Abhishek Malhan

• Year: 2023

3. Sana Makbul: Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 Winner

TV actress Sana Makbul won the Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 title, taking home a cheque for Rs 25 lakh. TV star Sana Makbul was crowned the winner of Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 in a lavish finale, with Naezy Sheikh coming in second. She survived difficult circumstances, such as being called a "naagin," and was well-known for her strong ideas and strategic play. Although Naezy was a tough rival, Sana's perseverance and skill at the game allowed her to win the award. Sana also took part in Femina Miss India, where she took home the title "Femina Miss Beautiful Smile." She was popularly known for her role as Lavanya in the famous Starplus Show Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. 

Prominent Points

• Prize Money: Rs. 25 Lakhs

• Host: Anil Kapoor

• Runner Up: Naezy Sheikh

• Year: 2024

Summing Up

That’s all about the Bigg Boss Winner List for all the past seasons. Since the mid-2000s, Bigg Boss has been one of the most popular reality TV series in India, and its high TRP is evidence of this. It's amazing how many people watch the drama unfold every night on their laptops, televisions, or mobile devices for a few months. People adore witnessing their cherished idols be their actual raw selves and behave just like normal people, complete with flaws and emotions. India treats Bigg Boss like an event, with the entire nation coming to a complete stop once a new episode premieres. As a result, each competitor is closely observed and evaluated for every move they make. Further, if you liked the article, make sure to share it as much as possible. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is the Bigg Boss season 17 winner?

A. Bigg Boss season 17 winner is Munawar Faruqui.

Q. Is Bigg Boss 17 a hit or flop?

A. Even though it had its moments, Bigg Boss 17 performed mediocrely in terms of TRPs and audience engagement, failing to truly connect with fans.

Q. Who will host Bigg Boss 18?

A. Salman Khan has begun filming the Bigg Boss 18 promo, affirming his confirmation as host and dismissing reports about his health.