The most talked-about and controversial reality show on TV, Bigg Boss, has always been a center of discussion among viewers. Especially since Salman Khan started hosting the show, its popularity has increased manifold.
Bigg Boss: Considered India's most talked-about and controversial reality show. Every year, fans show tremendous enthusiasm for this show. Currently, Bigg Boss 19 is in discussion, which is scheduled to premiere on August 24, 2025. But in this article, we are talking about season 2 of the show, which was special and historic in many ways.
Not Salman Khan, but this actress hosted Bigg Boss 2
Whenever Bigg Boss is mentioned, the first name that comes to mind is Salman Khan. He has been a permanent face of the show for a long time, but you will be surprised to know that Bigg Boss Season 2 was not hosted by Salman, but by Bollywood's glamorous and popular actress Shilpa Shetty. Shilpa Shetty had gained international fame at that time because she had won the title of 'Big Brother UK'. Seeing this popularity, the makers made her the host of Season 2. She gave the show a different identity with her grace and confidence, which also increased the TRP.
Ashutosh Kaushik became the winner of Bigg Boss 2
The title of the second season of Bigg Boss was won by Ashutosh Kaushik. Ashutosh had previously appeared in MTV Roadies 5 and got a b fan base from there. Due to his sociable nature, easygoing behavior and truthfulness, he became a favorite of the audience. In the finale, he surpassed many veteran contestants and won the Bigg Boss 2 trophy and a prize money of 1 crore rupees. His victory is still counted among the most memorable moments in the history of the show.
Bigg Boss Season 2 was very rich and diverse in terms of content. In this season, on one hand, stars from Bollywood and the TV world were involved, while on the other hand, personalities from politics, sports and social fields were also seen. This was the reason why the audience gave a lot of love to the show. Renowned contestants like Rajeev Paul, Monica Bedi, Raja Chaudhary, Rahul Mahajan, Sambhavna Seth, and Elina were involved in this season. All of them added a touch of drama, entertainment and emotions to the show.
Tasks and twists kept the excitement alive
The thing that the audience liked the most in Bigg Boss 2 was the twists and tasks in the show. Every week the audience got to see something new, which kept the excitement of the show alive. There was also a time when some contestants had to leave the show, and some were kept in the secret room – all these things kept the TRP of the show up.
Now let's talk about Bigg Boss 19, it is going to start from August 24, 2025. This season will be broadcast not only on the TV channel but also on the OTT platform JioCinema. This time the makers have prepared to make the show even more powerful, entertaining and controversial than before.
