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Salman Khan‘s popular reality show Bigg Boss has kept everyone hooked to the television screens with their controversy. The makers are all set to launch Bigg Boss season 18 and fans are quite excited for the same. While the buzz for the show is getting intense, the premiere date is getting closer. The makers have roped in contestants who will be seen participating in their show. The show will start airing on October 5 and fans are beaming with joy. On Monday, the first promo from the show was released with Salman Khan’s voice in the background. In the promo, this year’s theme was revealed which is about travel and might have the concepts of past, present, and future. As per a report in Indianexpress.com names of celebrities who have been confirmed for the show are revealed. As per their report, Shoaib Ibrahim is also a confirmed contestant on Bigg Boss 18. Shoaib’s name for the show has been speculated for the longest time, but the actor has denied the news. The source was quoted by the entertainment news portal stating that when the celebs sign Bigg Boss, it comes with an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) so they will not confirm the news. Shoaib is part of Bigg Boss 18 and will be seen in this season.

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The source also revealed that there will be a total of 18 contestants on the show. Isha Koppikar is in final talks for Bigg Boss 18 and was earlier in talks for Bigg Boss Marathi, but given the exposure with the Hindi version is much bigger, she might join the Salman Khan-hosted show. Moreover, as per reports actress Deb Chandrima Roy has almost locked for Bigg Boss 18 show.

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As per various media reports, Dheeraj Dhoopar and Nia Sharma have signed up to get themselves locked inside the Bigg Boss 18 house. If reports are to be believed, Dheeraj would be the highest-paid contestant this season as he has been reportedly offered Rs 5 crores for his entire stay in the show. Dheeraj Dhoopar, Shaheer Sheikh, Uorfi Javed, Kanika Mann, Anita Hassanandani, Zaan Khan, Meera Deosthale, Shoaib Ibrahim, Stree 2 actor Sunil Kumar, Deepika Arya, Somy Ali, Anjali Anand, Surbhi Jyoti, Sameera Reddy, Mansi Srivastava, Arjun Bijlani and others have reportedly approached for the show Here is a list of confirmed contestants who will be seen in Bigg Boss 18. A look at the premiere date of Salman Khan’s reality show.