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Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi Prakash asks fans to guess where she's going, Shamita Shetty calls bae Raqesh Bapat; the contestants gear up to enter the house

The final moment that the millions of people have been waiting for will finally arrive tonight (October 2 at 9.30pm). Bigg Boss 15 will go on air and everybody just can’t keep calm to see their favorite stars and all the contestants to make a grand entry and then eventually enter the house.

Since the contestants are going to be locked up in the house without any contact with the outside world and their fans and loved ones, many of them have bid their goodbyes in unique ways before entering the house.

Also See: Bigg Boss 15 Premiere Live Updates

Tejasswi Prakash whose fans are super excited to see her in the house, more because of her spectacular performance at Khatron Ke Khiladi posted an adorable reel on her Instagram account where she is seen dancing to the song ‘dhadak dhadak’ along with a suitcase. She has asked her fans to guess in the comments section as to where she is heading to.

Take a look:

While, Bigg Boss OTT contestants who will now be also seen in Bigg Boss 15, Shamita Shetty, Nishant Bhat and Pratik Sehajpal too shared adorable messages for their fans and loved ones.

Shamita posted a screenshot of her video call with bae Raqesh Bapat and best buddy Neha Bhasin.

Nishant Bhatt too posted a screenshot with former Bigg Boss contestant and friend Ridhima Pandit where she is seen wishing best of luck to Nishant. He also shared several other edits made by fans expressing his excitement level.

1/10:Bigg Boss 15: Confirmed list of contestants to be seen on the show

<p>The moment that everybody has been waiting for a long is just a few hours away. Bigg Boss 15 is all set to go on air tonight and fans can’t wait to see what this season will bring for them. Just like every season, buzz about the contestant list has kept them at the edge of their seats. Now, with a little time left for the premiere, here we present the staggering list of confirmed Bigg Boss 15 contestants for all the Bigg Boss fanatics out there. Take a look:</p><p><br /></p><p>Also See: <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-premiere-live-updates-bigg-boss-15-contestants-list-the-salman-khan-hosted-show-is-back/liveblog/86706550.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Bigg Boss 15 Premiere Live Updates</a></p>TIMESOFINDIA.COM

2/10:Karan Kundrra

<p>Popular TV actor Karan Kundrra, who was recently seen in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is a part of the show. The actor has been introduced as a ‘superstar’ in the promos already in one of the promos. Having amazed everyone with his charm over the years, it will be interesting to get a glimpse of his personality in the show. Karan was a host on Love School and a Gang Leader in Roadies, but after he slapped a contestant for hitting his sister, he was replaced by Nikhil Chinapa in the reality TV show.</p><p>Karan has also been seen hosting several popular television shows.</p><p>Karan was in news for his relationship with Tv actress Kritika Kamra for several years before they parted ways. He then made headlines for his affair with VJ Anusha. Their relationship, however, ended on a bitter note after she accused him of cheating.(Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

3/10:Tejasswi Prakash

<p>Swaragini actress Tejasswi Prakash has already bid adieu to fans before she makes her grand entry in the BB house tonight. However, this is not the first time that the actress will be seen in a reality show. She showed a part of her strong personality in Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. Tejasswi was offered Bigg Boss many times and last year too she hd refused to be a part of the hit show. Last year she told TOI, “I have been offered 'Bigg Boss' for quite a few times. I think the first time I got the offer was when I was doing 'Swaragini'. This year too I was offered the show, but right now, I would like to take up a fiction show. You have to do what you are here to do, which is acting. I’m primarily an actress. Of course, as they say, never say never. But, if given a choice, a fiction show is what I would like to do right now.” With lockdown and pandemic, Tejasswi finally gave in to the show. Tejasswi is a qualified engineer. She has a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Mumbai University. However, she always harboured the dream of becoming an actress and started her career at the age of 18. (Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

4/10:Simba Nagpal

<p>Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, actor and Splitsvilla fame Simba Nagpal is all set to enter the controversial reality show too. And, it looks like the actor will garner a massive female fan following with his good looks and charming personality. Simba Nagpal started his career as a model and has featured in many ads. He also walked the ramp for several fashion brands. The young actor made his debut on television at the age of 22 with MTV show Splitsvilla 11. He was a charmer in the show and his attractive personality is loved by all. After Splitsvilla, he also auditioned for another popular MTV show, Roadies Real Heroes in 2018. He got selected in the auditions, but Simba couldn't make his way through the show in the culling round. Simba enjoys female fan following and has received immense love for his role in Shakti. His is good friends with former BB contestants Shefali Jariwala and BB 14 winner Rubina Dilaik. (Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

5/10:Donal Bisht

<p>Donal Bisht is another gorgeous contestant that fans are looking forward to seeing in the reality show. She is the actress who replaced Bigg Boss 14 fame Jasmin Bhasin in Dil To Happy Hai Ji. The actress has been a part of Ek Deewana Tha and Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop amongst others. Donal was also a part of Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop as Ishika Patel opposite Balika Vadhu actor Shashank Vyas. Donal, who played a double role in Ek Deewana Tha, was seen along with Vikram Singh Chauhan in the show. Donal is now concentrating on her web shows now. Not many are aware Donal is a former journalist and has worked in Doordarshan. The actress was also in the news for her tiff with her former co-star Shashank Vyas, but the actress clarified in the media that it was blown out of proportion. (Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

6/10:Umar Riaz

<p>Bigg Boss 13’s runner up Asim Riaz’s brother Umar will be entering the show too. A doctor turned actor-model, he is a fitness enthusiast who came into the limelight while supporting the former during his BB journey. Though Umar is a doctor by profession, his interest in acting and modelling made him pursue it too. Umar has been a part of music videos alongside Dalljiet Kaur and Bigg Boss 12 fame Saba Khan. Though Umar has stepped into the entertainment world, he continues to practice as a doctor too. Umar has also been rumoured to be dating actress Sonal Vengurlekar. (Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

7/10:Sahil Shroff

<p>Seen in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Don 2, actor Sahil Shroff is another handsome dude all set to impress everyone with his entry. Best known for his style and fashion sense, Sahil has been a part of Dear Maya and Shaadi Ke Side Effects too. Sahil has a Masters degree in Information & Technology from Australia. Sahil is known for his style and personality and fashion sense. The actor moved to Mumbai, after finishing his studies and has been a full time model since then. Sahil, who took acting and voice lessons from veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, made his debut in the SRK starrer Don 2. (Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

8/10:Afsana Khan

<p>The Punjabi singer who gave the biggest blockbuster of 2020 ‘Titliaan Warga’ is about to showcase her personality in Bigg Boss 15. The singer recently made headlines because she opted out of the show after she suffered a panic attack. However, she is ready to get in the BB house now. Afsana, a Punjabi playback singer, actress and songwriter, started her career in 2012 as a participant of Voice Of Punjab season 3. She rose to fame soon after her participation in the show and gave some superhit songs to the Punjabi music industry. ‘Dhakka’, ‘Jani Ve Jani’ are some of her popular Punjabi numbers. ‘Titliaan’ starring Harrdy Sandhu and Sargun Mehta was the biggest blockbuster sung by her. (Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

9/10:Shamita Shetty

<p>Bollywood actress Shamita Shetty, who was recently seen in Bigg Boss OTT, will also be a part of BB 15. She turned out to be the second runner up of the first-ever digital version of the controversial reality show. Shamita Shetty is from a Tulu Bunt family and the younger sister Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. She holds a degree in Commerce and also has a Diploma in fashion designing. While she was interning under designer Manish Malhotra and he adviced her to make a career in acting.</p><p>Shamita entered the showbiz in 2000 with the superhit film, Mohabbatein for which she also won an award for Best Debut of the Year. This was followed by some dance numbers in Bollywood films. She did the movie Fareb with her sister Shilpa and followed it up with the critically acclaimed Zeher.(Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

10/10:Pratik Sehajpal

<p>Pratik Sehajpal became the first confirmed contestant of Bigg Boss 15 after he opted out of the finale race in Bigg Boss OTT. He rose to fame with his Splitsvilla journey and is now casting his spell on fans with his strong personality. Pratik hails from Delhi and made an entry in the entertainment industry with dating reality show Love School. He was seen in the third season. He is a law graduate from Amity Law School. Pratik hails from Delhi and made an entry in the entertainment industry with dating reality show Love School. He was seen in the third season. He is a law graduate from Amity Law School.</p><p>Pratik is a fitness enthusiast and flaunts his well-toned and fit body. He has also won many power-lifting and bodybuilding competitions. He was in news for his close bond with co-contestant Neha Bhasin during his stay at Bigg Boss OTT.(Pic: Instagram)</p>BCCL - Non Copyright
Bigg Boss 15: Confirmed list of contestants to be seen on the show

While, Pratik Sehajpal who was the first official contestant of the season shared a warm video where he asked his fans to support him and love him and also expressed and promised that he will give his best in the show. He also showered love on his fans, mother, and sister.

Well, looks like the contestants are all geared up just like the audience.

1/10:​PICS: Bigg Boss 15 house is a combination of luxury and hardships

<p>Bigg Boss 15 is all set to kick-start from tonight (October 2) and the ardent fans of the show are eagerly waiting to see the glimpses of the house. The jungle theme shown in the promos has already created a lot of curiosity amongst the fans. Bigg Boss is always full of surprises and so is the house this season. The house of BB 15 will witness a confluence of luxury and hardships. The Bigg Boss 15 house this season has a beautiful jungle that will take the contestants on a wild ride. Designed by filmmaker Omung Kumar and Vanita Omung Kumar, the Bigg Boss house has been aesthetically built to give contestants a flavour of the innumerable sankats they will face from the very beginning.<br /></p>TIMESOFINDIA.COM

2/10:​Jungle Ka Dangal

<p>As the garden has been converted into the jungle, lots of dangal and drama is bound to happen. Packed with lush green trees, beautiful hangings, grass, a swing hanging from the bark and a khufiya darwaza, the jungle exudes beauty and eeriness at the same time.<br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright

3/10:​Pool with a twist

<p>Every year we see the contestants taking a dip into the pool. But in Bigg Boss 15 a twist has been added to the pool. A pool equivalent to a pond has been adorned gracefully with pink lotuses.<br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright

4/10:​VishwasunTREE

<p>Legendary actress' Rekha's voice for VishwasunTREE has already got the viewers excited and the makers have increased the excitement level by designing a beautiful tree in the garden area. Elevating the beauty of the jungle further is the speaking tree of temptation VishwasunTREE that stands right at the heart of the jungle.<br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright

5/10:​The jungle theme bathroom

<p>Further into the bathroom, one can find creepers, climbers, greens emerging from sides along with bamboo furnishing. Bigg Boss 15 has up the challenge for the contestants as they will have a small living room and kitchen in the jungle area. The wilderness also extends into the part living and part kitchen area wherein the contestants will be seen spending most of their time.</p>BCCL - Non Copyright

6/10:​A heaven of lavishness

<p>Apart from the garden-style arch, Bigg Boss 15 will also see the main house that is nothing short of a visual delight. Decorated with magnificent animal motifs, prints, paintings and floral wallpapers, the non-jungle part of the house is an epitome of beauty.<br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright

7/10:​Flamingo attraction

<p>A giant flamingo structure built in the middle of the living room leaves you bewildered. The other side of the area gets a regal feel with the large crown hanging from the ceiling.<br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright

8/10:​The uber cool kitchen

<p>The kitchen has an uber-modern look with the versatile Fornasetti’s art prints coupled with crystals and lights. Bigg Boss is known to give flight to people’s dreams and the ‘Come fly with me’ typography is a testament to it.<br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright

9/10:​Bedroom

<p>Apart from that, the house is awash with ‘Wings’ structures in the living and bedroom giving it a celestial feel. With a golden and yellow theme, the bedroom area gets a mystical and dreamy vibe. This time the bedroom has yellow pillow covers, bedsheets and quilts giving it a lively feel.<br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright

10/10:​Make confessions like a king

<p>Every word you say, every statement you make counts when you are in the confession room. Be it nominations, conversations or deepest confessions, this place harbours many secrets. This season, the contestants get a plush couch and chair, adorned with plenty of cushions in hues of purple and maroon, overshadowed by a lit oversized crown. <br /></p>BCCL - Non Copyright
PICS: Bigg Boss 15 house is a combination of luxury and hardships with a lush green jungle and epitome of beauty, the main house

1/10:Bigg Boss 15's stylish contestants

2/10:Meisha Iyer

<p>Meisha is one of the most popular faces of the reality show world</p>

3/10:Simba Nagpal

<p>Simba is undoubtedly our celebrity crush this season </p>

4/10:Shamita Shetty

<p>Shamita's style game is on point and Bigg Boss OTT serves as proof</p>

5/10:Umar Riaz

<p>Be it beanies, hats, denim jackets, and sneakers, there's no trend that Umar has not sported </p>

6/10:Tejasswi Prakash

<p>Tejasswi is one of the most stylish contestants of this house</p>

7/10:Pratik Sehajpal

<p>His chic fashion statements makes us fall in love with him all over again</p>

8/10:Akasa Singh

<p>The singer will be giving some serious competition with her splendid looks</p>

9/10:Karan Kundra

<p>Classic suits to basic jeans and t-shirts, Karan looks dapper every time</p>

10/10:Donal Bisht

<p>From lehengas to sarees to co-ords to gowns, Donal looks glamorous in all of them</p>
Bigg Boss 15's stylish contestants
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