Mumbai: The wait is finally over, and Karan Veer Mehra has been crowned the winner of Bigg Boss 18.
After an intense and thrilling journey, he walked away with the trophy, making his fans proud.
This season’s finalists included Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, and Rajat Dalal.
Who is the Bigg Boss 18 Winner?
Following fierce competition, Karan Veer Mehra emerged victorious in Bigg Boss 18, securing both the trophy and the prize money.
Vivian Dsena was named the first runner-up, while Rajat Dalal claimed the third position.
About Bigg Boss 18
The 18th season of Bigg Boss premiered on October 4, 2024, with Salman Khan reprising his role as host.
This season featured an exciting mix of celebrity contestants, including Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Chaahat Pandey, Alice Kaushik, Eisha Singh, Muskan Bamne, Shehzada Dhami, Shilpa Shirodkar, Gunaratna Sadavarte, Arfeen Khan, Sara Arfeen Khan, Tajinder Singh Bagga, Hema Sharma (also known as Viral Bhabhi), Shrutika Arjun, Nyrra M Banerjee, Chum Darang, and Rajat Dalal.
Wild card entries included Digvijay Rathee, Kashish Kapoor, Yamini Malhotra, Edin Rose, and Aditi Mistry.
Prize Details
This year’s winner took home a cash prize of ₹50 lakh, the same amount as last year’s prize.
The trophy, designed to complement the luxurious gold-themed house interiors, was created with an all-gold finish.
Bigg Boss Prize History
Over the years, the prize money for Bigg Boss has seen significant variations:
- The first five seasons offered ₹1 crore to the winners, including Rahul Roy, Ashutosh Sharma, Vindu Dara Singh, Shweta Tiwari, and Juhi Parmar.
- From Season 6 onward, the prize money started fluctuating. The lowest prize amount, ₹25 lakh, was awarded in Season 8, won by Gautam Gulati.
- Dipika Kakkar won ₹30 lakh in Season 12, while Sidharth Shukla took home ₹50 lakh in Season 13.
Notable Guest Appearances
Bigg Boss has also been known for its high-profile guest appearances:
- Pamela Anderson reportedly earned ₹2.5 crore for a three-day appearance in Season 4.
- Rimi Sen was paid ₹2 crore weekly in Season 15.
- Celebrities like The Great Khali and Sreesanth were paid ₹50 lakh for their memorable stints on the show.
This season offered its audience a roller-coaster ride of emotions, drama, and entertainment, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter of this iconic reality show.
