Salman Khan-hosted TV reality show Bigg Boss returned with its Season 17 on Sunday, introducing this year’s contestants and announcing a fresh set of rules during the premiere. The show will air on Colors from Monday to Friday at 10pm, with Weekend Ka Vaar episodes scheduled for 9pm on Saturday and Sunday. Viewers can also enjoy 24X7 live streaming on the JioCinema app.

Bigg Boss House gets a Gothic transformation

The Bigg Boss 17 house, in a departure from the lavish interiors of previous seasons, sports a distinct vintage and gothic vibe. Brick walls and stone floors define the basic look of the house, taking it in a simpler and more rustic direction.

Mannara Chopra's list of demands

Priyanka Chopra’s cousin Mannara Chopra was the first contestant to grace the Bigg Boss 17 stage. She made a stunning entry in a red sari, dancing to the beat of Saami Saami. Mannara later grooved with Salman to Priyanka and Salman's hit song Lal Dupatta. Mannara shared her unique wishes for her time in the Bigg Boss house, including a nail service, salon, and weekly outings with her friends.

Munawar Faruqui's fun banter

Munawar Faruqui, the second contestant, brought humour to the show right from the start. Jokingly, he claimed that he was offered the role of a host last season but was now on the show as a contestant because, as he put it, "tere jaise 36 aayenge" (there are 36 others like you). He also inquired about Mannara's connection with Priyanka Chopra. Mannara confirmed that she was indeed Priyanka's cousin, which led to some lighthearted banter. However, Munawar couldn't resist teasing her as Priyanka Chopra's "door ki rishtedar" (distant relative).

Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma's entry

Television actors Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma made a dazzling entry, dancing to the tune of What Jhumka while twinning in white. Salman Khan had some fun, teasing Neil as "patnivrata" and suggesting that Aishwarya had all the qualities needed for the show, while Neil might be lacking some of them. Joining them on the Bigg Boss stage was Navid Sole, who introduced himself as half Italian and half Persian, a TV personality in the UK, and a pharmacist by profession.

Biker Anurag Dobhal shoots a vlog with Salman

Biker Anurag Dobhal, who goes by the alias UK07 Rider, had the privilege of shooting his last vlog with Salman before entering the Bigg Boss 17 house. He was followed by criminal lawyer Sana Raees Khan, who made an entrance in a simple black pantsuit.

Former crime reporter Jigna Vora's arrival

Former crime reporter Jigna Vora was the next participant to enter the Bigg Boss 17 house. Jigna revealed that she accepted the offer to participate in the show for the sake of her son, who wanted her to be part of it. She discussed her experience of living in jail with 40 other women. Jigna and Munawar connected in Gujarati, and Munawar discussed watching Scoop, a web series based on Jigna Vora's case.

Salman teases Ankita Lokhande

Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vikki Jain made a stunning entry, dancing to romantic songs on the stage. Ankita shared her excitement at returning to the small screen after a long hiatus, revealing her plans to change her clothes three times a day. Salman couldn't resist teasing Ankita about her extensive luggage, including matching lipsticks for her outfits and a silver glass. He playfully made both Ankita and Vikki promise to cover for each other in the house.

Isha Malviya's accusations

Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar, the Udaariyaan couple, entered the show with a stormy argument about their relationship. While Abhishek claimed they were a couple, Isha vehemently denied it and even accused him of physically harming her in the past. The heated exchange caught Salman's attention, leading to a stern reminder about the responsibilities of disclosing such sensitive matters on national television.

The other contestants

Among the other contestants making their entry were television actor Rinku Dhawan, gamer Arun Mashettey, actor-model Soniya Bansal, rapper Firoza Khan (aka Khanzaadi), and Sunny Arya (Tehelka Bhai), known for his love of pranks..