​Bigg Boss winners list from season 1 to 17​

Rahul Roy: Season 1The model and actor famous for his role in the 90s hit Aashiqui made a big splash by winning the first-ever Bigg Boss in 2007. Known for Junoon and Gumrah, Rahul defeated all odds to win ₹1 crore, while the charismatic Carol Gracias was the runner-up. Fun fact: this season was hosted by none other than Arshad Warsi!

In this photo: Rahul Roy

Ashutosh Kaushik: Season 2From Roadies to Bigg Boss, Ashutosh's journey was nothing short of adventurous. After winning MTV Hero Honda Roadies 5.0 in 2007, he went on to bag the Bigg Boss title in 2008. Ashutosh took home a cool ₹1 crore, leaving Raja Chaudhary as the runner-up. This season was hosted by Bollywood's own Shilpa Shetty.

In this photo: Ashutosh Kau​shik

Vindu Dara Singh: Season 3The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Just like his legendary father Dara Singh, Vindu charmed his way to victory in 2009. Known for his role as Hanuman, Vindu bagged ₹1 crore, with Pravesh Rana trailing behind. The legendary Amitabh Bachchan brought his signature style as the show’s host this season.

In this photo: Vindu Dara Singh

Shweta Tiwari: Season 4The first woman to win Bigg Boss, Shweta Tiwari was already a household name as Prerna from Kasautii Zindagii Kay. In 2011, she beat The Great Khali to win ₹1 crore, marking the debut of Salman Khan as the show’s host. A true queen of the screen!

In this photo: Shweta Tiwari​

Juhi Parmar: Season 5After shifting locations to Karjat, the stage was set for Juhi Parmar to shine in 2012. Famous for her role in Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Juhi beat Mahek Chahal and pocketed ₹1 crore. This was also the season Salman Khan shared hosting duties with Sanjay Dutt, doubling the drama!

In this photo: Juhi Parmar

Urvashi Dholakia: Season 6Back to Lonavala, 2013 saw the fierce Urvashi, a.k.a. Komolika, take home ₹50 lakh after beating Imam Siddiqui. Even years after winning, Urvashi remains a notable presence on television and in films.

Gauahar Khan: Season 7Gauahar made heads turn not just on the runway but also in the Bigg Boss house. Winning ₹50 lakh in 2013, she edged out Tanishaa Mukherji. Before and after her Bigg Boss stint, she shone in films and TV, proving she's got the talent to match her style.

Gautam Gulati: Season 8In 2015, Bigg Boss went experimental with Bigg Boss Halla Bol, a mash-up of past contestants. TV actor Gautam Gulati, once rejected by MTV Roadies, ended up winning this season’s ₹50 lakh prize. With Farah Khan stepping in as the host, this season was all about surprises!

In this photo: Gautam Gulati

Prince Narula: Season 9Already a champ on reality shows like MTV Roadies 12 and Splitsvilla 8, Prince Narula lived up to his name by ruling Bigg Boss 9 in 2016. He walked away with ₹50 lakh and later found love with Yuvika Chaudhary in the house, marrying her in 2018. A reality TV king!

In this photo: Prince Narula​

Manveer Gurjar: Season 10From farms to fame, Manveer Gurjar’s journey was as real as it gets. Winning ₹50 lakh in 2017, he beat Bani J and later took a different turn by joining a political party. You might’ve seen him in Radhe and The Bridge, but his heart remains on the fields.

In this photo: Manveer Gurjar