Bigg Boss (Hindi Season 17)

''Bigg Boss 17'' also known as ''Bigg Boss: Dil, Dimaag aur Dum Ka Game'' is the seventeenth season of the Indian-Hindi language reality television show ''Bigg Boss.'' It premiered on 15 October 2023 on Colors TV and JioCinema. Salman Khan is hosting the show for the fourteenth time.

Production

Broadcast

A new segment- ''Just Chill with Arbaaz & Sohail'' aired on Sunday and is hosted by Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan. Like BB16's segment ''Bigg Bulletin with Shekhar Suman,'' roasting of housemates is done by the presenters. Weekend Ka Vaar aired on Fridays and Saturdays similar to Season 16. This time too, like the last season, eviction took place on Saturdays instead of Sundays. In Week 1 and Week 4, Weekend Ka Vaar was aired on Saturday and Sunday. For Week 7, Karan Johar hosted Weekend Ka Vaar in the absence of Salman Khan. Since Week 11, Weekend Ka Vaar aired on Saturdays and Sundays while Just Chill was merged in Weekend Ka Vaar.

Concept

The concept of Bigg Boss 17 is "Dil, Dimaag, and Dum". The show's contestants are divided into three groups: "Dil" (Heart), "Dimaag" (Mind), and "Dum" (Strength). The contestants can choose to use any of the three approaches. Bigg Boss will participate in the game, forming alliances and showing favouritism.

Eye Logo

The eye logo this season marked remarkable exceptions from the previous ones. It has a new orange colour palette, with many doors and windows releasing fire, and a blazing orange core acting as the pupil.

House

The streets of Europe inspired the theme of the house of this season. This house is referred as "Bigg Boss ka Muhallah" ''(trans. Bigg Boss’s Neighbourhood)'' with the three bedrooms as three different houses aka ''Makaans''. There was no common dining area this season, instead, dining areas are incorporated into the respective three bedrooms. The Confession Room was designed in a Greek-Gothic style. This season, the house has 110 cameras, the highest among all the seasons.

Release

On 15 September 2023, ColorsTV released a promo video on YouTube and social media, featuring Salman Khan highlighting the three new themes for this season. Dil ''(Heart; love)'', Dimaag ''(Mind; wit)'' and Dum ''(Power; fierceness)''. Then on 23 September 2023, ColorsTV released three videos, each giving glimpses of the three new concepts with Salman Khan announcing the premiere date.

Housemates status

Housemates

The list of contestants in the order of entering the house:

Original Entrants

* Mannara Chopra – Actress. She is the paternal cousin of Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. She is best known for the films '' Zid'', ''Thikka'' and '' Rogue''.
* Munawar Faruqui – Stand-up comedian, Youtuber and rapper. He is the winner of '' Lock Upp 1''.
* Aishwarya Sharma – Actress. She is best known for her role as Patralekha Salunkhe in ''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin''. She is the 2nd runner-up of '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13.''
* Neil Bhatt – Actor. He is best known for acting in ''Zindagi Har Rang…Gulaal'', ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' and ''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.''
* Navid Sole – Pharmacist and British reality television personality. He participated in the UK reality series '' The Apprentice 16'' in 2022.
* Anurag Dobhal – YouTuber, also known as The UK07 Rider. He is also a daily vlogger.
* Sana Raees Khan – Lawyer. She is known for being involved in the Sheena Bora murder case and Aryan Khan drug case.
* Jigna Vora – Former crime reporter. She was falsely accused in journalist Jyotirmoy Dey's murder under MCOCA.
* Ankita Lokhande – Actress. She is best known for her role of Archana / Ankita in ''Pavitra Rishta'' and participating in ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4''. She acted in Hindi films like '' Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'' and ''Baaghi 3''.
* Vicky Jain – Businessman and husband of actress Ankita Lokhande.
* Soniya Bansal – Actress and model. She is known for playing Tara in the 2019 film ''Naughty Gang''.
* Firoza Khan, also known as Khanzaadi – Rapper and model. She was a contestant on '' MTV Hustle 2''.
* Sunny Arya – YouTuber, also known as Tehelka Prank.
* Rinku Dhawan – Actress. She is best known for her roles of Chhaya Agarwal in ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'' and Amrit Kaur Gill in ''Choti Sarrdaarni''.
* Arun Srikanth Mashettey – YouTuber, also known as Achanak Bhayanak Gaming.
* Abhishek Kumar – Television actor. He is best known for his role as Amrik Singh Virk in ''Udaariyaan''.
* Isha Malviya – Television actress. She is best known for her dual role as Jasmine Kaur Sandhu Ahluwalia and Harleen Ahluwalia Dhillon in ''Udaariyaan''.

Wild Card Entrants

* Manasvi Mamgai – Actress and model. She won the title of Femina Miss India World 2010 and represented India at Miss World 2010. She is known for her role in '' Action Jackson''.
* Samarth Jurel – Television actor. He is best known for his role as Nikhil Kapoor in ''Udaariyaan'' and Harsh Tiwari in '' Maitree'' and participating in '' MTV Splitsvilla 14''.
* Park Min-jun, also known as Aoora – South Korean singer and composer.
* Ayesha Khan – Actress, Social media influencer and model. She is best known for her role as Maya Fernandez in the 2022 film '' Mukhachitram'' and Birba in ''Baalveer Returns.''

Guest Entrant

* Orhan “Orry” Awatramani – Internet Sensation. He entered the house on Day 41 and exited on Day 43.

Bedroom "Makaan" Allotment

The 3 bedrooms are depicted as 3 different houses resembling ''Dil, Dimaag'' and ''Dum''. The bedrooms are:

*: ''Dil'' Bedroom (Makaan No. 1): With a separate bathroom and washing area, the room's beautiful combination of white and pink creates an ideal atmosphere for couples to connect. The Therapy Room is a new feature that is included in this room for the season.

*: ''Dimaag'' Bedroom (Makaan No. 2): Red dominates the room's design, accompanied by larger-than-life chess pieces that fit the theme. The Archive Room, where selected housemates can access house footage, is a new addition. Also, the members of this bedroom would be responsible for the conduct of duties in the house. After Day 60, the bedroom became the Captain's exclusive bedroom.

*: ''Dum'' Bedroom (Makaan No. 3): The room is adorned with gothic artwork, featuring mostly black. It can be intimidating and challenge the confidence of a housemate. The dining area is exclusive, and a black miniature castle in the room houses the "Answering Machine" telephone.

Weekly summary

Nominations table

: indicates the House Captain.
: indicates that the Housemate was directly nominated for eviction prior to the regular nominations process.
: indicates that the Housemate was granted immunity from nominations.
: indicates that the Housemate was in the Secret Room.
: indicates that housemate was evicted from the house.
: indicates that housemate was ejected from the house.
: indicates that housemate walked out from the house.
: indicates that housemate was evicted by other housemates votes.
: indicates the winner.
: indicates the first runner up.
: indicates the second runner up.
: indicates the third runner up.
: indicates the fourth runner up.

Nomination Notes

*: ''On First Day First Show, Jigna & Sana were chosen as Captaincy Contenders. Both fought in Verbal Dangal but it resulted in Tie which resulted in no Captain for Week 1.''
*: ''On Day 2, Housemates had to nominate one housemate for eviction from their Makaan (Bedroom).''
*: ''On Day 9, the Nomination process was conducted in three phases respectively - 1. Dum Housemates had to nominate eight housemates from the house. 2. Dil Housemates had to save two housemates from eight nominated by Dum housemates. 3. Dimaag Housemates had to replace three nominated contestants with three safe contestants for eviction.''
*: ''On Day 13, Sana and Soniya were declared as Bottom 2. Housemates excluding Sana, Soniya and Manasvi have to vote out one among them for eviction based on their impact in the house.''
*: ''On Day 16, Housemates had to nominate two housemates for eviction and at last, Dimaag Housemates had a right to nominate one housemate from safe housemates by mutual decision.''
*: ''On Day 23, Housemates had to nominate two housemates for eviction from their Makaan where Dil & Dum Makaan Housemates voted earlier respectively and at last, Dimaag Makaan Housemates had a right to identify who are nominated housemates where they identify correctly they will be safe along with nominating two safe housemates for eviction while if they don't they have to nominate two housemates from their Makaan for eviction by mutual decision.''
*: ''On Day 26, Rinku won Race for Power and she got immuned from Week 5's Nominations.''
*: ''On Day 30, Anurag was nominated by Bigg Boss for the rest of the season due to property damage.''
*: ''On Day 32, Housemates had to nominate two housemates for eviction and at last, Dimaag Housemates had a right to nominate one housemate from safe housemates by mutual decision.''
*: ''On Day 37, Dimaag Housemates had to nominate three housemates for eviction on the basis of housemates who are living on borrowed period or grace period and at last, as all of three housemates nominated were from Dum Makaan so safe housemates from Dum Makaan had to mutually decide to evict one while none was from Dil Makaan so they had no right to vote whereas Dimaag housemates had already nominated three.''
*: ''On Day 38, Housemates had to decide whether they want to save or nominate a highlighted housemate out of all when they have right.''
*: ''On Day 44, Nomination process was conducted in chain reaction where prior nominated Anurag would decide next housemate who would be directly nominated with him after which nominated contestant would get chance to nominate other housemate and this process would continue for six times. Khanzaadi was directly nominated by Bigg Boss due to violation of discussing nominations where she told housemates to nominate her.''
*: ''On Day 48, Sunny was ejected as he physically handled Abhishek.''
*: ''On Day 45, Anurag was replaced by Neil for being nominated for full season after decision by Dimaag Housemates.''
*: ''On Day 51, Housemates had to nominate whichever housemate they want to and while one housemate would be nominated if that housemate has to face three or more housemates nominating him/her.''
*: ''On Day 54, Arun won the immunity task and was immuned from Week 9's Nominations.''
*: ''On Day 58, Housemates had to nominate two other housemates for eviction excluding Neil and Arun.''
*: ''On Day 66, Housemates had to choose a representative who had to nominate two other housemates on their behalf for eviction excluding Neil and captain Munawar and at last, captain Munawar had the power to directly nominate one more housemate.''
*: ''On Day 70, Captain Isha had option to chose eviction on basis of public votes or on basis of her decision which would be made on the grounds of account sheet of nominated contestants' rule breaks during season which was kept as a punishment given to housmemates by Bigg Boss in earlier week. Captain Isha had right for direct eviction if she chose second option.''
*: ''On Day 72, Housemates had to nominate by getting chance to pick up a ringing phone in Makaan No. 3 where they had to compete to reach upto it. At last, Captain Isha had right to nominate two housemates for eviction.''
*: ''On Day 77, Ayesha was taken out of house due to medical reasons.''
*: ''On Day 78, Ayesha re-entered the house after getting medical treatment outside.''

Guest appearances

Reception

The series grand premiere episode was reviewed by ''Times Now''.

References

External links

''Bigg Boss 17''
at Colors TV

''Bigg Boss 17''
on JioCinema

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Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) seasons
2023 Indian television seasons
Colors TV original programming