'Bigg Boss Marathi 2' winner Shiv Thakare exposes 'reality' behind prize money: 'received only 11.5 lakh instead of promised 17'

Shiv Thakare was declared the winner of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2 (Image credit: shivthakare9/Instagram)

Shiv Thakare, the winner of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2, recently made a shocking revelation about the financial aspects of his prize money from the show. In an interview with comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiya's podcast, he shared insights into the reality behind the glamorous façade of winning a reality show.

Initially, he was announced to receive a grand prize of 25 lakh rupees for his win. However, he disclosed that the actual amount he received was far less than promised. According to Shiv Thakare, the production team informed him just two hours before the final announcement that his prize money would be reduced by eight lakh rupees, bringing the total down to 17 lakh rupees.

This sudden change was unexpected, but what followed was even more surprising. When he checked his account, he found that only 11.5 lakh rupees had been credited. He later learned that the deductions included expenses for clothing and airfare tickets for his parents, which were subtracted from his winning amount.

Shiv's journey from being a participant in Roadies to becoming a notable figure in Marathi and Hindi entertainment is an example of his popularity and dedication. His commendable performance in Bigg Boss Marathi catapulted him into the limelight, leading to further opportunities in Hindi Bigg Boss, where he was a runner-up, and other reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Khatron Ke Khiladi. His candid revelation about the deductions from his Bigg Boss Marathi prize money has sparked a conversation about the transparency and fairness of reality TV show practices.

Shiv Thakare's surprising disclosure about the financial realities of winning a popular reality TV show, offers a glimpse into the complexities and challenges winners might face post-victory.

For the unversed, Shiv emerged as the winner of the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi season 2. Neha Shitole became the first runner-up of the show.