The 10th season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss will premiere on October 16 on Colors TV.
While superstar Salman Khan has been retained as the host, the house will have a mix of celebrity and aam aadmi contestants this season.
We bring you the 13 short-listed participants, who may battle it out with the celebrities for the Bigg Boss 10 title!
Kajol Tyagi
A 23-year-old actor, Kajol hails from Mumbai and has roots in Kashmir. She is passionate about dancing.
And she 'loves to relax'.
We can already feel the trouble brewing for this sleep-lover!
Ruchika Singh
A movie buff and party animal, this 39-year-old loves to read and travel.
Does this mean entertaining drama is in the offing?
Priyanka Jagga
A true-blue Delhite, Priyanka is a 32-year-old marketing recruiter and her passion lies in playing badminton and travelling expeditions.
Wonder what Bigg Boss has in store for her?
Manoj ‘Manu’ Punjabi
A businessman by profession and Romeo by nature, Manoj enjoys smooth-talking the ladies.
Originally from Jaipur, Manu loves watching cartoons and takes interest in mimicry.
We can already see a love story on the cards.
Manveer Gurjar
Owner of a dairy farm, this 29-year-old is a gym enthusiast who loves playing Kabaddi and wrestling.
Will he use his simple charm to win over the ladies?
Lokesh Kumari Sharma
A foodie at heart, Lokesh Kumari is a 25-year-old student from Delhi who loves to dance, travel, sing and live her life to fullest.
Will this girl-next-door kinda gal take the Bigg Boss house by storm?
Navin Prakash
A teacher by profession, this 26-year-old is originally from Bihar and enjoys reading, listening to music and writing.
It will be interesting to see what lessons he will impart inside the house.
Nitibha Kaul
She is a 23-year-old account strategist who lives in Delhi and holds interest in dancing, music, reading, singing, and swimming.
A pretty girl, will she win the hearts of the men in the house?
Pramod Dahiya
A writer, sports enthusiast and actor, this multifaceted boy hails from Haryana and lives in Mumbai.
His interest lies in reading and listening to retro music. Let's see how his simplistic personality resonates with the fellow contestants.
Nikhil Mehta
A music enthusiast and cricket lover, this 24-year-old actor-singer hails from Mumbai.
Guess he is going to be the centre of attention in the Bigg Boss house!
Mandira Chauhan
Fondly known as Mandy, Mandira works at a radio station in Pune, loves going on road trips and enjoys house parties.
But with limitations on food, we wonder how long it will be before the Bigg Boss party ends for her?
Dev Devgan
Boisterous and energetic by nature, Dev is a 30-year-old businessman who lives in Ludhiana and enjoys dancing.
Will his energy impress or annoy? Time will tell.
Firoz Khan
Adventurous and fun-loving, 27-year-old Firoz loves river rafting, bungee jumping and cycling.
Will his adventurous persona appeal to the ladies or turn them off?
