Bigg Boss 13 is the thirteenth season of the Indian reality TV seriesBigg Boss and premiered on 29 September 2019 on Colors TV. Salman Khan hosted the season for the tenth time. The finale was scheduled for January, but seeing the popularity of the show, it was given a five-week extension, and it became the longest season. It became the most successful Bigg Boss season since the inception of the show. The grand finale of the show took place on 15 February 2020, and Sidharth Shukla was announced as the winner, while Asim Riaz as the runner up.
Production
This season it was revealed by the show makers that this season will only feature celebrity contestants, therefore declaring no commoners. House pictures were officially released on 23 September 2019; the House followed the theme of a "Bigg Boss Museum" and is located in Goregaon.
Housemates Status
Twists
This season featured various twists, following are few of the twists:
Bed Friend Forever (BFF)
On Launch Day before housemates entering the house, female housemate were given two options to choose from to be their BFF. Bigg Boss later announced that they have to abide by the rules and can not change their bed partners.
Band Color
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Red
Mahira
Asim
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Devoleena
Arti
Paras
Yellow
Rashami
Sidharth
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Green
Shefali
Koena
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Shehnaaz
Siddhartha D
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Dalljiet
Abu
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Due to legal issues, this concept was cancelled by Bigg Boss on Day 10.
BB Elite Club
In week 16, Bigg Boss announced about BB Elite Club whose members will get some special privileges and power to save themselves from being nominated for any one week before the finale week.
Connection Week
In Week 18, Biggboss announced that connections of housemates will come to play with their Connections.
Sidharth Shukla – Television and film actor. He is known for his role of Shivraj Alok Shekhar in Balika Vadhu and Parth Bhanushali in Dil Se Dil Tak. He hosted India's Got Talent and Savdhaan India. He participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and was the winner of ' in 2016. He also acted in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania in 2014.
Sidharth Dey – writer. He has written for many reality shows like Bigg Boss, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Indian Idol.
Paras Chhabra - Television actor and model. He participated in MTV Splitsvilla 5 and became the winner in 2012; he later again participated in MTV Splitsvilla 8. He has also appeared in shows like Badho Bahu, Kaleerein and Karn Sangini.
Abu Malik – Singer and brother of music directorAnu Malik. He acted in the film Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya.
Asim Riaz – Model
Mahira Sharma – Television actress. She is known for her roles in Naagin 3, Kundali Bhagya and Bepanah Pyaar.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee – Television actress. She is known for her role of Gopi Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She participated in reality shows like Dance India Dance and Box Cricket League.
Rashami Desai – Television actress. She is known for playing the roles of Tapasya in Uttaran and Shorvari in Dil Se Dil Tak.She also featured in films like Dabangg 2 and reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, ' and Nach Baliye.
Shehnaz Kaur Gill – Punjabi singer and actress. She has featured in the music video song "Yeh Baby" by Garry Sandhu. She has also acted in films Kala Shah Kala and Daaka.
Dalljiet Kaur – Television actress. She is known for her role of Anjali in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?. She has appeared in other shows like Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur, Qayamat Ki Raat, Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka and Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega.
Koena Mitra – Indian actress and model. She is known for appearing in the film Musafir for the item song 'Saki Saki'.
Arti Singh - Television actress. She is known for her role of Amba in Waaris. She has also appeared in other shows like Sasural Simar Ka, Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka, Uttaran, Udaan, Comedy Classes, Comedy Nights Bachao and Box Cricket League.
Wildcard entrants
Vikas Fhatak - YouTube Sensation, also known as "Hindustani Bhau".
Himanshi Khurana - India Punjabi-language singer and actor. Her songs include " High Standard" and "I like it".
Vishal Aditya Singh - television actor also participated and became 2nd Runner- Up with his ex-Madhurima Tuli in Nach Baliye, Acted in Chandrakanta and Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala.
Madhurima Tuli -television actress also participated and became 2nd Runner- Up with her ex-Vishal Aditya Singh in Nach Baliye, Acted in Chandrakanta, Kumkum Bhagya and Qayamat Ki Raat.
