Shehnaaz Gill - Known for her charming, bubbly personality and viral catchphrases, Shehnaaz became an instant national sensation after her participation on Bigg Boss 13. Her immense popularity (and her bond with winner and late actor Sidharth Shukla) led to a successful career in music videos and Bollywood films. Hina Khan - Already a known TV actress, her stint on Bigg Boss 11 helped her break her "ideal daughter-in-law" image and emerge as a major fashion icon. She became a runner-up and later made a high-profile appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. Asim Riaz - From a relatively unknown model, Asim's strong personality, fitness dedication, and rivalry with late actor Sidharth Shukla made him a massive youth icon with a huge social media following after Bigg Boss 13. He has since pursued a career in music videos and rapping. Sunny Leone - Her entry as a wild card was a major career turning point. She was offered her first Bollywood film, Jism 2, while still in the Bigg Boss 5 house, which paved the way for a successful career in the Indian film industry. Nora Fatehi - Though her stay was short, Nora left a lasting impression with her dance skills. She is now one of Bollywood's leading dancers and actresses, famous for many hit item numbers. She was a part of Bigg Boss 9. Rahul Vaidya - A popular singer before Bigg Boss 14, Rahul gained further fame for his strong opinions and musical performances. As the runner-up, he has since appeared in other reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi and multiple music videos. Vikas Gupta - Known as the "mastermind" of Bigg Boss 11, Vikas gained a significant fan base for his strategic gameplay. He leveraged his popularity to continue working as a producer and on-screen personality in various TV projects. Sapna Choudhary - The Haryanvi dancer and singer became popular for her simple yet bold attitude. After Bigg Boss 11, she became a prominent name in the regional entertainment industry, performing at events and appearing in music albums and films. Pratik Sehajpal - Pratik's fearless and determined gameplay, first in Bigg Boss OTT and then in the main show, Bigg Boss 15, where he was the runner-up, earned him a dedicated fan following. He has since worked in numerous music videos and other reality shows. Manu Punjabi - A commoner contestant who played a strong strategic game, Manu became a social media celebrity after Bigg Boss 11 and went on to host TV shows, proving that one doesn't need to be a pre-existing celebrity to gain fame from the show.