10th June 2023, Mumbai: Bigg Boss OTT 2, the highly anticipated reality show, is set to captivate audiences once again as it begins streaming on Jio Cinema from June 17 onwards. Adding to the thrill, the second season of this digital sensation will be hosted by none other than Bollywood’s beloved superstar, Salman Khan. Known for his unique hosting style and adept handling of contestants, Khan’s star power has secured his role as the host of Bigg Boss OTT 2. The inaugural season of the show was helmed by the renowned filmmaker Karan Johar, while Divya Agarwal emerged as the victor.
Since the announcement of Bigg Boss OTT 2, numerous names have circulated as potential participants in the show. However, Pinkvilla has exclusively revealed that the show’s creators have reached out to actor Sooraj Pancholi and Sri Lankan songstress Yohani, famous for her hit track, “Manike Mage Hithe.” While Sooraj and Yohani remain tentative additions to the lineup, it has been confirmed that Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia will be joining the show.
Interestingly, Sima Taparia had previously appeared as a guest in the first season of Bigg Boss OTT, where she guided contestants in strengthening their connections with their reel partners on the show. In the previous season, contestants were required to form connections and function as a cohesive unit, with pairs like Uorfi Javed-Zeeshan Khan, Moose Jattana, and Nishant Bhat capturing viewers’ attention.
Singer Yohani previously made an appearance on Bigg Boss Hindi, where her chemistry with host Salman Khan was adored by all. Hence, the creators decided to revive this connection for a more extended period through the show. As for Sooraj Pancholi, Salman Khan shares a close bond with him, having accompanied him during the trailer launch of his debut film, “Hero” (2015), alongside Athiya Shetty. Khan also maintains a strong relationship with Aditya Pancholi (Sooraj’s father) and actor Suniel Shetty (Athiya’s father).
The recently released promo of Bigg Boss OTT 2 featuring Salman Khan and singer Raftaar has generated immense excitement among the audience, further heightening anticipation for the upcoming season.
by Kashvi Gala