Salman Khan has launched the highly anticipated 18th season of Bigg Boss with the theme Time Ka Taandav, promising viewers an exhilarating blend of past, present, and future. The grand premiere, which aired on Colors TV and JioCinema, offered a glimpse into the luxurious new house that contestants will call home.

The competition this season features 18 contestants vying for the coveted winner's trophy, with a substantial prize of ₹50 Lakh on the line--matching the amount from the previous season.

Check out the final list of contestants as they enter the show:

Chahat Pandey

Chahat Pandey is a television actor, known for shows such as Humari Bahu Silk, and Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya. She arrived on the show, flexing how she doesn't own a car despite being a successful actor. Salman teased her about her Naagin-inspired long hair. They also talked about her extreme reverence for her mother.

Shehzada Dhami

Shehzada Dhami is also an actor, seen on shows such as Yeh Rishtaa Kya Kehlata Hai. As he joined Salman Khan on stage, he spoke endlessly about how he was humiliated by the director of his show. Salman hinted that it might have been his fault too.

Avinash Mishra

Avinash Mishra was Chahat's co-star. He is known for shows such as Yeh Teri Galiyan and Ishqbaaaz. He did not speak much on stage with Salman.

Shilpa Shirodkar

90's actor Shilpa Shirodkar got the warmest welcome from Salman. She said that she is planning to begin a new chapter of his life, beginning with Bigg Boss. She starred in movies such as Kishen Kanhaiya, Chhoti Bahoo.

Tajinder Singh Bagga

Controversial politician Bagga was national secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, youth wing of the BJP. The 38-year-old leader also serves as the in-charge of Uttarakhand's BJP youth wing.

Shrutika Arjun

Tamil actor Shrutika Arjun would not stop yapping on the show. She introduced herself as an obsessed fan of Salman Khan. She even joked about how she starred in four movies, all of which flopped.

Nyrraa M Banerji

Nyrraa M Banerji is Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada actor. Nyrraa Banerji made her acting debut with the Telugu film, Aa Okkadu in 2009.

Chum Darang

Badhaai Do actor Chum Darang has also joined the show. She is from Arunachal Pradesh and also worked on Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi. As she entered the show, she mentioned a dream she recently had that hinted that joining the show might be good for her.

Karan Veer Mehra

Karan recently won Khatron Ke Khiladi and was part of web series Couple of Mistakes, where he was seen alongside Barkha SenGupta. He has also worked in Biwi aur Main, apart from Bollywood movies including Sunny Leone’s Ragini MMS 2, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Blood Money, Badmashiyaan and Amen.

Rajat Dalal

Controversial weightlifter Rajat Dalal has joined the show. He talked about firing back at CarryMinati for his roast of him. Salman Khan also asked about Rajat beating up people at his home. Recently, Rajat was in news for slamming his car into a biker and not bothering to check on him.

Arfeen Khan and Sara Arfeen Khan

Hrithik Roshan's life coach Arfeen Khan and his wife Sara have joined the show. His official website states, “For almost 25+ years, he has helped over 600,000 people in over 47 countries create personal and professional transformation. It is Arfeen’s mission to provide tools and strategies that everyone needs to transcend beyond their limiting fears and beliefs, accomplish their goals, and realize their true desires.”

Bigg Boss 18 is set to keep audiences on the edge of their seats every weekend at 9 PM, blending drama, strategy, and now, an intriguing theme of time travel.

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