The curtains are finally closing on Bigg Boss 18, and the grand finale airing on January 19, 2025, promises to be a spectacular event. After months of heated confrontations, budding romances, and gripping drama, the much-awaited winner will walk away with an astonishing cash prize that has fans buzzing with excitement.
The Jaw-Dropping Prize Money
This season’s champion will claim a whopping ₹50 lakh as prize money. The same amount was awarded to Bigg Boss 17 winner, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui. Along with the cash prize, the winner will receive a stunning gold-designed trophy, specially crafted to reflect the iconic style of the Bigg Boss house. Additionally, exclusive gifts from sponsors will make the victory even sweeter.
Bigg Boss made its Indian debut on November 3, 2006, and since then, the prize money for the show’s winners has seen several changes across its 18 seasons. In the earlier seasons, winners like Rahul Roy, Ashutosh Sharma, Vindu Dara Singh, Shweta Tiwari, and Juhi Parmar walked away with an impressive ₹1 crore. However, the prize money later decreased, with season 8 winner Gautam Gulati taking home the lowest amount of ₹25 lakh.
Subsequent seasons witnessed varied prize amounts: TV actress Dipika Kakkar won ₹30 lakh in season 12, while Sidharth Shukla received ₹50 lakh in season 13. Tejasswi Prakash claimed ₹40 lakh in season 15, and MC Stan bagged ₹31.8 lakh during season 16. Over the years, the show has continued to surprise audiences with its fluctuating rewards.
A Legacy of Changing Rewards
Since the show’s inception in 2006, the prize money has evolved significantly. Earlier seasons saw winners like Rahul Roy and Shweta Tiwari taking home ₹1 crore. Over the years, the amount fluctuated, with the lowest being ₹25 lakh in Season 8. Recent seasons have settled on ₹50 lakh as the reward, offering an impressive incentive for contestants to endure the high-stakes competition.
The grand event, hosted by Salman Khan, will also feature special appearances by Aamir Khan, his son Junaid Khan, and Khushi Kapoor, promoting their upcoming film Loveyapa.
The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable. Who do you think will seize the coveted trophy and the life-changing cash prize tonight? Stay tuned!
