With the grand premiere of Salman Khan‘s Bigg Boss 19 on August 24, attention is turning back to the show’s past contestants, particularly the international participants who found fame in the Indian entertainment industry. While some have returned to their home countries, many have successfully built careers in India.
Here’s a look at what some of the former international contestants of Bigg Boss are doing now:
- Sunny Leone (Bigg Boss 5): Sunny Leone’s entry into the Bigg Boss house introduced her to India at a time when the country was not yet ready to embrace an adult film star. Her stint on the show paved the way for her grand Bollywood debut in Jism 2. Today, while her film appearances have slowed down, Sunny (originally Karenjit Kaur) is a known face in the industry and is raising a family in India with her husband and manager, Daniel Weber.
- Nora Fatehi (Bigg Boss 9): The Canada-born dancer and actress has become a staple in Bollywood for her sensational dance numbers. After her time on the show, she became one of the most sought-after names for special songs in Hindi films. Her most recent Bollywood project was in the film The Royals.
- Pamela Anderson (Bigg Boss 4): The Hollywood star made a brief, but memorable, appearance on the show for just three days, reportedly becoming the highest-paid contestant in the history of Bigg Boss Hindi. Her most recent project was the 2025 film The Naked Gun with Liam Neeson.
- Elli AvRam (Bigg Boss 7): The Swedish-Greek actress has gone on to star in various Bollywood films since her Bigg Boss journey. Recently, she was in the news for her collaboration on a music video with popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani.
- Natasa Stankovic (Bigg Boss 8): The Serbian model and actress has remained in the public eye due to her marriage to and recent divorce from Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. She is currently raising their son, Agastya.
- Abdu Rozik (Bigg Boss 16): The popular singer from Tajikistan won the hearts of both Salman Khan and the audience. Since the show, he has been working in both India and his home country. His last notable appearance was on the reality show Laughter Chefs.
- Aoora (Bigg Boss 17): South Korean singer Aoora (Park Min-jun) has settled in Mumbai since his time on the show. Known for his kind demeanor, he has gained a following as a social media influencer and now hosts music concerts across India.
Bigg Boss 19 will premiere on Sunday, August 24, at 10:30 pm, with streaming available on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.