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Bigg Boss Kannada 8: Full and Final list of contestants

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Feb 28, 2021, 23:28 IST
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Confirmed list of contestants

The stage is being set for the grand opening of Bigg Boss Kannada season 8. While the show has created a huge buzz regarding the contestants on various platforms, here's the list of participants who are confirmed to enter the BB house as contestants this season.

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​Shubha Poonja

Kannada film industry's glam doll Shubha Poonja, who has been one of the most expected candidate of Bigg Boss Kannada for a long time now is finally confirmed as a contestant.

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​Niddhi Subbaiah

The dreamboat of the Kannada film industry, Niddhi Subbaiah is set to enter the eighth edition of Bigg Boss Kannada as a contestant. Nidhi is known for her movies Pancharangi, Krishnan Marriage story, and many more.


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​Shankar Ashwath

Ace actor Ashwath is the senior-most contestant of the new season.

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​Geetha Bharathi Bhat

Geetha's name has been on the contestant list ever since the new season of BB Kannada was announced. Gundamma, as she is fondly known by fans, Geetha shot to fame with the show Brahmagantu. The actress is known for playing the role of an overweight girl 'Geetha', who is often called ‘dummi’ (fatty) in the show.

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​Rajeev

A celebrity cricket league player, Rajeev is all set to participate in the reality show.

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Chandrakala Mohan

This might sound a little unexpected. But ace actress Chandrakal Mohan, who is known for her fierce character of 'Ajjamma' of Putta Gowri maduve, is set to enter Big Boss Kannada season 8 as one of the contenders.

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Divya Urdurga

Huliyara actress Divya Urdurga makes her tv comeback with Bigg Boss Kannada as a contestant

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​Shamanth Gowda aka Bro Gowda

Popular social media enthusiast, Shamanth Gowda aka Bro Gowda will be seen in Bigg Boss Kannada season 8 as a participant.

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​Vaishnavi

Agnisakshi actress Vaishnavi is also participating in Bigg Boss Kannada season 8. The actress is fondly known for her on-screen character 'Sannidhi' with the Kannada telly audience.

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​Raghu Gowda aka Raghu Vine Store

Digital sensation Raghu Gowda aka Raghu Vine Store is set to enter the upcoming season of Bigg Boss Kannada. Raghu is known for his comic videos which are all about realistic on-going situations in life. Although he has been making comic videos for a long time now, he became popular during the nationwide lockdown due to the rage in Novel Coronavirus.

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​Dhanushree

Tiktok star Dhanushree is also said to be making her small screen debut with the reality show as a contestant. Hailing from Hassan, Dhanushree is a popular social media sensation of late.

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​Aravind KP

This youngster, who is a biker from the state will also be featuring in Bigg Boss Kannada as a contestant. He has also won many national bike racing events.

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​Prashanth Sambargi

Prashanth, who is an entrepreneur and a notable person from the Kannada film industry is one of the contestants of Bigg Boss Kannada season 8. He is one of the controversial candidates so far.

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​Manju Pavagada

Majaa Bharatha fame Manju Pavagada, mostly addressed as 'Lag Manju' is set to entertain the viewers with Bigg Boss Kannada as a contestant. The actor is popular for his rib-tickling acts in the comedy show.

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Divya Suresh

While she is looking forward to a good break in her career, Divya has entered the Bigg Boss house as a contestant.

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​Nirmala Chanappa

The multi-talented Nirmala Chanappa is likely to be a part of Bigg Boss Kannada season 8 as one of the contestants. While she is occasionally seen on-screen, the actress has been a prominent figure in the Kannada entertainment industry. In fact, she won an award for the movie 'Thallana' in the year 2012.

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