Bigg Boss, the popular reality show hosted by Salman Khan, is returning for its 18th season. As the show gears up for its grand premiere, we take a look at the history of cash prizes awarded to the winners over the past 17 seasons. We also delve into the salaries of some of the highest-paid contestants, highlighting their impact on the show’s popularity.
Television actress Nia Sharma has been confirmed as the first contestant for the upcoming season of Bigg Boss. The news was announced during the finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, with Salman Khan returning as host for the new season. While speculation has been swirling around potential participants, Nia’s inclusion marks the first official confirmation. The new season of Bigg Boss is set to premiere on October 6.
Salim Khan, father of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, was threatened by a burqa-clad woman at Mumbai’s Carter Road. The woman’s question about Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster linked to previous attacks on Salman Khan, has raised concerns about a potential connection. Police are investigating the incident, which they believe may have been a prank.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has accused gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang of orchestrating a shooting incident outside his Mumbai residence in April 2024. Khan claims the attack was an attempt on his life and the lives of his family members, citing previous threats and attacks targeting him and his family. The Mumbai Crime Branch has filed a 1,735-page chargesheet detailing the threats received by Khan and his family, including Salim Khan and Helen. This incident further escalated the ongoing conflict between Khan and the Bishnoi gang, stemming from a 1998 blackbuck poaching case.
In a significant development, the Haryana Police have apprehended one individual from Bhiwani district in connection with the alleged plot to assassinate Bollywood star Salman Khan. This fresh arrest adds to the four suspects previously detained by the Navi Mumbai Police, who had revealed a second attempt on Khan’s life earlier in June.
On June 1, 2024, multiple significant events unfolded in India, ranging from politics and crime to meteorology and sports. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed optimism, predicting a resounding victory for the INDIA bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, aiming for 295+ seats. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea on medical grounds. Furthermore, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts of Kerala. Additionally, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s sinister plot to target actor Salman Khan using the same gun employed in the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala came to light. Lastly, veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from all formats of the game.
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Neil Nitin Mukesh have urged citizens of Maharashtra to actively participate in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20, 2024. Emphasizing the importance of every vote, Shah Rukh Khan encouraged people to exercise their right and make their voices heard. Salman Khan echoed this sentiment, stating that voting is a duty that all responsible citizens must fulfill. Neil Nitin Mukesh also appealed to voters to come out in large numbers and cast their ballots.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan continues to face life-threatening threats from jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. The danger persists despite the arrest of the accused in the recent firing incident outside Khan’s residence. Ex-girlfriend Somy Ali’s apology on Khan’s behalf has elicited a response from the President of the All India Bishnoi Society. The community is open to forgiveness if Khan himself apologizes and commits to environmental protection.
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested Rafiq Chaudhary, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, for his involvement in the firing incident outside Salman Khan’s residence on April 14th. Chaudhary, arrested in Rajasthan, is the fifth person to be detained in the case. Investigations revealed that he conducted a recce of Khan’s apartment building on April 12th, met the shooters on April 8th and 11th, and provided financial support for the purchase of a motorcycle and rental of a house.
On Tuesday, the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Mohammad Chaudhary, the fifth suspect in the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan’s Bandra residence. Chaudhary will be brought to Mumbai and presented in court for a custody hearing. Four other suspects, including two alleged shooters, had been arrested earlier in connection with the case. One of those suspects, Anuj Thapan, died by suicide in police custody on May 1, raising questions about his death and prompting his family to seek a CBI probe.
