The grand finale of Bigg Boss Season 19 is set to bring the curtains down on another dramatic chapter of India's most talked-about reality show. Hosted by the charismatic Salman Khan, the final episode will be broadcast on Colors TV at 10:30 PM on Saturday, December 7. For viewers eager to catch the action early, the show will be available for livestreaming on JioHotstar from 9:00 PM onwards, offering a digital head start.
A Walk Down Memory Lane: The Champions of Bigg Boss
As anticipation builds for the crowning of the Season 19 winner, let's revisit the iconic contestants who have etched their names in Bigg Boss history. The journey began in 2007 with the show's first victor.
Rahul Roy, the heartthrob of the 1990 film 'Aashiqui', emerged as the winner of the maiden season, taking home a cash prize of ₹1 crore. The following year, Ashutosh Kaushik, fresh from winning MTV Roadies, conquered Season 2 hosted by Shilpa Shetty.
Season 3, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, saw Vindu Dara Singh claim the trophy and ₹1 crore in 2009. A significant shift occurred in Season 4 when Salman Khan took over as host for the first time in 2011. The season was won by television star Shweta Tiwari, who triumphed over The Great Khali.
From Television Stars to Fan Favourites
The winner's circle expanded with diverse personalities. Juhi Parmar won Season 5, co-hosted by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, defeating Mahek Chahal for ₹1 crore. Season 6 winner Urvashi Dholakia beat Imam Siddiqui for a ₹50 lakh prize.
In 2013, Gauahar Khan won Season 7, while Gautam Gulati's victory in Season 8 earned him ₹50 lakh and nationwide fame. Prince Narula, already a reality show champion from MTV, added Bigg Boss Season 9 to his accolades in 2015 by beating Rishab Sinha.
The pattern of thrilling finals continued with Manveer Gurjar (Season 10) winning against Bani J, and Shilpa Shinde defeating Hina Khan in Season 11 to win ₹44 lakh. Dipika Kakar won Season 12 against cricketer S Sreesanth, securing ₹30 lakh.
Recent Seasons and Unforgettable Victories
The late Sidharth Shukla delivered a powerful performance to win Season 13 against Asim Riaz. Season 14 saw Rubina Dilaik win ₹36 lakh after a tough battle with singer Rahul Vaidya.
Tejasswi Prakash emerged victorious in Season 15, beating Pratik Sehajpal. The hip-hop wave hit Bigg Boss with MC Stan winning Season 16 in 2023, taking home ₹31.8 lakh after defeating Shiv Thakre.
Season 17 was won by Munawar Faruqui, who had previously won Lockup Season 1. He beat Abhishek Kumar. The most recent season before the current one, Season 18, was won by Karanveer Mehra, who outperformed Vivian Dsena.
Final Countdown to a New Champion
As the stage is set for the Bigg Boss Season 19 finale, fans are ready to witness the birth of a new champion who will join this prestigious list. The combination of traditional TV broadcast and digital streaming ensures no fan misses the climax of the months-long drama, emotions, and entertainment that define the Bigg Boss experience.
