16 contestants, Fantasy theme: 3 important things to know about Bigg Boss OTT 3 before tonight's premiere

Bigg Boss OTT 3 is all set to premiere tonight, bringing a thrilling fantasy theme and a fresh set of 16 diverse contestants. With Anil Kapoor stepping in as the new host, this season promises to be a unique experience. Here are three important things you should know before tuning in.  

1. Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants list - confirmed 

After many speculations and many contestants backing out at the last minute, here is the final list of 16 confirmed contestants doing the rounds.

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1. Rapper Naezy whose life inspired Bollywood film Gully Boy
2. Vada Pao Girl alias Chandrika Dixit
3. Bollywood actor Ranvir Shorey
4. TV actor Sai Ketan Rao known for shows like Imlie and Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali
5. Elvish Yadav's friend and YouTuber Luv Kataria 
6. Model and TV actress Sana Makbul known for Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2
7. Indian actress Sana Sultan known for music videos 
8. YouTuber Armaan Maalik and his two wives Payal Malik and Kritika Malik 
9. Social media influencer Vishal Pandey 
10. Astrologer Munisha Khatwani 
11. Social media influencer from Uttar Pradesh Shivani Kumari 
12. Renowned journalist Deepak Chaurasia 
13. Indian model and television actress known for participating in India's Top Model season 2 Poulomi Das
14. India's pro-boxer and WBC Asia title holder Neeraj Goyat

2. Bigg Boss OTT 3 theme

Indian film director and production designer Omung Kumar who designs the set of the show every year has already revealed the theme of the show - Fantasy. "Following the success of last year's sustainability theme, this season posed a fresh challenge to create something equally captivating.  The theme this year revolves around fantasy, and we aimed to deliver an experience like no other... Each element was meticulously chosen to evoke intrigue and surprise. I am excited to see how the contestants will interact with and be inspired by this imaginative space," he said.

Here's the first glimpse of the house which seems inspired by Harry Potter and Jumanji. 

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3. Salman Khan's reaction Anil Kapoor hosting the show

Anil Kapoor who has reportedly replaced Salman Khan as the host --who will guide the contestants throughout their joueny on Bigg Boss OTT season 3--  told NDTV, "How happy Salman (Khan) was when I spoke to him that I am doing Bigg Boss. So, that's the investment I have done as a friend, as a brother. There's no envy - neither from my side, neither I am gloating that I am doing that. I am going my head down and doing my best. Neither is he... it doesn't matter to anybody. We're doing our jobs."

Also Read: From Rahul Vaidya to Pamela Anderson: Top 10 highest-paid Bigg Boss contestants over the years

Bigg Boss OTT 3 is all set to stream on Jio Cinema at 9 pm on June 21, 2024.

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