Salman Khan Bigg Boss 11 contestants list

The biggest reality show on Indian television is finally back. We are talking about none other than Bigg Boss. The Salman Khan hosted show has managed to entertain the audiences every year after year and continues to remain one of the most talked about shows. The show which is currently in its eleventh season has been finally launched on Colors channel. Every year, the popular reality show manages to bring in an exciting mix of contestants. The makers of the show opened the doors for common man from last year. This year, too common people will be locking horns with celebrities to win the trophy of Bigg Boss. Without further adieu, let's have a look at the contestants who will enter the Bigg Boss House this year.

Hiten Tejwani who is still known for his iconic role in the hit television show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is the first celebrity to enter the Bigg Boss house. The popular actor has been part of several shows on the small screen like Pavitra Rishta, Ganga and Balika Vadhu. Hiten participated in Nach Baliye along with his wife Gauri Pradhan.

Meet the second contestant of Bigg Boss house-Sapna Chaudhary. Sapna is a renowned Haryanvi singer who has often been labelled as a 'vulgar' stage performer. But Sapna has never paid heed to what people say. She is all set to start a new journey in the Bigg Boss house and win the hearts of television viewers. Sapna has addressed herself as 'Chalti Firti Aafat' during Bigg Boss' 11 premiere episode.

Just like season ten, Bigg Boss 11 will feature another spiritual guru -Shivani Durgah. Shivani hails from Noida and is on a mission to change the perception that Om Swami created in the last season.

Benafsha Soonawalla is set to add the glam and oomph factor to Bigg Boss house. The former MTV Roadies X4 is also a VJ and is known for her sensuous pictures on social media.

Priyank Sharma has been part of several shows like Roadies and Splitsvilla. The 25-year old actor is known for his good looks and enjoys a strong fan following special amongst girls. Priyank has said on the premiere episode that he will play individually on the game.

Akash Anil Dadlani flaunted his rapping skills on the premier episode of Bigg Boss season 11. Akash mentioned that meeting superstar Salman is ‘a dream come true’! The host Salman made fun of Dadlani’s accent and even teased him.

Jyoti Kumari is a commoner from the state of Bihar who is all set to create a mark in the Bigg Boss house. Jyoti, a Delhi University student is the daughter of a peon.

Bandgi Kalra known for her bold and bindaas attitude has entered the game show with the aim to win hearts.

Hina Khan has created a special place in the hearts of fans as the popular bahu Akshara from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The popular actress was recently seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi season 8 where she managed to reach the finals. Hina has entered the Bigg Boss house with the motive to win the show. Salman Khan asked her to sing 'Lag Ja Gale' which she happily did.

Arshi Khan has stepped foot in the Bigg Boss house and is set to grab the attention of the audience. She is not someone who will ever mince her words. She is indeed not the lady to mess with.

Puneesh Sharma has entered the Bigg Boss house with a bang. The Delhite is full of style and a party animal. He considers him no less than a celebrity. The party loving businessman is currently based in Gurgaon and not many know that he was also part of 'Sarkar Ki Duniya'. The other housemates need to watch out for Puneesh.

Shilpa Shinde is still known as the docile Angoori Bhabhi from 'Bhabhji Ghar Par Hai. Shilpa was in the news when she quit the popular show during its peak. The beautiful actress has had her own share of controversies be it fight with CINTAA or the recent trolling on social media over her weight. Our popular Angoori bhabhi is here to rock and roll in the Bigg Boss house.

Zubair Khan is one of the most controversial contestants of Bigg Boss 11 because of his links with the underworld. Khan, who has been married in an underworld family is eager to carve an image for himself in the show. During the premiere episode, he even said that he has entered the show for his children. There are reports that Zubair is Dawood Ibrahim's relative and Haseena Parkar's son-in-law.

Vikas Gupta is a well known name in the television circuit and has produced some of the most popular youth shows. The young producer grabbed headlines for his alleged relationship with actor Parth Samthaan. He is the former programming head of a leading channel. These are the fourteen contestants who have entered the Bigg Boss house and are vying for the winner trophy.