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Bigg Boss 18: Nia Sharma and Dheeraj Dhoopar Set to Break Records as Highest-Paid Contestants

Bigg Boss 18: Nia Sharma and Dheeraj Dhoopar Set to Break Records as Highest-Paid Contestants

The highly anticipated reality show Bigg Boss 18 is just around the corner, with its premiere episode scheduled to air on October 5. Hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, this season promises to be exciting, with several popular celebrities reportedly joining the lineup.

Bollywood actress Nia Sharma is confirmed to make her debut on the show, bringing her bold and unapologetic persona to the Bigg Boss house. Despite appearing on Bigg Boss OTT earlier, this will be her first time as a contestant. Nia recently addressed the media's persistent inquiries about her participation, politely asking them not to contact her.

According to reports, Nia Sharma could earn a staggering ₹5.4 lakh per episode, potentially making her one of the highest-paid contestants in Bigg Boss history. Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar is also reportedly being offered ₹4-5 crore for his appearance. If true, these fees would surpass previous records.

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Other celebrities reportedly approached for the show include:

  • Zaan Khan
  • Meera Deosthale
  • Surbhi Jyoti
  • Kanika Mann
  • Shaheer Sheikh
  • Sameera Reddy
  • Deepika Arya
  • Anjali Anand
  • Arjun Bijlani
  • Mansi Srivastava

Additionally, there are rumors of former contestants Munawar Faruqui, Manisha Rani, and Elvish Yadav returning as mentors. Abdu Rozik, last season's popular contestant, may co-host special segments alongside Salman Khan.

As Bigg Boss 18 approaches, fans eagerly await the lineup confirmation and the excitement that comes with it. Will Nia Sharma live up to the hype? Only time will tell.

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Stay tuned for more updates on Bigg Boss 18!

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