Bigg Boss OTT 3 Launch Highlights: Bigg Boss announces there are 15 contestants and one 'baharwala'

Poulomi asks Sana Makbul about her face scar. Sana reveals, "A dog had bit me and then the surgery left a scar. This is my bread and butter and the scar is on my face."

Poulomi Das shares that she was once engaged to somebody and after breakup she had a brain haemorrhage. She said, "I have no memory of those 3 months. When I came back to Mumbai, people had forgotten me. I got a show and then got replaced overnight."

Naagin fame Poulomi Das enters the show with a contract that has several pointers. From letting her eat non-veg (her being a Bengali) to getting separate washrooms for females, Poulomi also demands 8hrs sleep inside the house. Naezy says that she has a lot of expectations. Regarding washrooms, Poulomi says it's a basic requirement.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor asks Naezy, 'MC Stan and Munawar Faruqui are from your community and both have won the show. So is there peer pressure or are you over confident to win?' Naezy replies, "It's a big thing that they won representing our community. So there is pressure and also we are very proud." He also says that he is single and ready to take on the challenge to find love. He says, "Maa baap ka darr hai."

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Rapper Naezy reveals why he stays underground saying, "The true essence of an artist is being underground. Outside world is a distraction. I like staying underground. I also have a lot of responsibilities. I have to take care of the family."

Rapper Naezy raps as he makes his entrance. Anil Kapoor says, 'Jhakkas se bhi upar'. He wishes to learn rapping from Naezy.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor trains Neeraj how to react with words in the house instead of fighting.Neeraj reveals that he has also trained several Bollywood celebs for boxing sequences in the films.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Neeraj says, 'Yahan pe mukkon ki nahi baaton ki fight chalegi', as he eners the show.' Anil Kapoor says, 'Boxer toh aap kamaal ke hai, English bhi kamaal ki hai'

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Everyone greets the trio. When it comes to choose the bed, Armaan says 'Dharam sankat me aagaya.' While Payal gets to share the bed with Armaan, Kritika says 'I will manage'.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor wants to know how Armaan got married twice. The trio recall how they got married in a difficult situation and now are great friends. Payal and Kritika also have each other's names tattooed. Payal said that all of Armaan's savings are in the wives' names. They have four kids together.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor informs that Sana Sultan will be janta ki agent and he will play for janta. The audience will keep informing her and helping her in every step. However, the only condition being that she won't be able to reveal the information inside the house.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor says that since he is getting late with Bigg Boss shoot, his wife Sunita will get angry and he asks Sana how to cajole her. Sana recites a shayari and Anil says, 'If I ever get stuck, I will get tips from her'. Anil also praises her smile.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Sana recites a shayari on Anil Kapoor's request. She said, "She is not going to raise her voice and going to diffuse a situation with angry shayari."

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Shivani states that she was joking regarding the bed as she was enjoying everyone's reaction. She then asks Ranvir regarding his film works and says, 'How is going now?" Ranvir replies, "Achha ja raha hota toh yaha nahi aata."

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Ranvir says 'Pagla gayi hai'. Shivani continues to plead Ranvir for bed and says. 'Ab jhagra karna padega?' Ranvir says, 'Toh main darrta nahi hu.' Shivani keeps nagging and Ranvir wants that once all the contestants enter the house then they can decide on the beds.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Tarot card reader Munisha Khatwani enters the show and Anil Kapoor reveals she did tarot card reading for Sonam too. She predicts Sai's future through tarot card reading.

Ranvir revealed that he is a contestant on the show. Anil Kapoor praised Ranvir for his image and body of work and the latter joked that he is come on the show to ruin it. He further joked that the makers have a list of good for nothing actors and he is one of them and they keep calling him every year, finally he agreed. He says, "Inki vele actor ki list hai, jismein se main ek hoon."

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Actor Sai Ketan Rao gets teary-eyed, recalling his struggles he said, 'I have always acted in my real life, even in front of my friends. I had to act putting up a brave front.' He said that his mother and sister have brought him up. Anil Kapoor says that he was very impressed seeing his stylish entry. Sai says, 'I don't like betrayal. I won't betray anybody because I have seen a lot of betrayals."

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Shivani pleads Ranvir to give her the single bed. Shivani tries to strike a deal with him that she will cook for him and Sana thinks it is a good suggestion. Ranvir says, "There's a saying in Mumbai, Badi badi baatein, vada Pav khaate, yeh woh hai." Ranvir then mimics Shivani.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Deepak Chaurasia says he is a good cook and will comfortable cook for all. He also shared his cooking experience from journalism days when he would make breakfast for 32 students together.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Shobhaa De questions Deepak Chaurasia what's he going to do after entering the show. Deepak says he is going to treat every characters inside the house as breaking news. He says, "Mujhse zyada baaki contestants gusse wale hai."

Bigg Boss OTT 3: The two contestants enter the house and introduce themselves to all. They discuss which side the sun rises to select the bed.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: The premiere of the episode welcomed social media influencer Shivani Kumari, who is the third contestant to enter the house. During her entry, Shivani got emotional and started crying over seeing host Anil Kapoor. She also got the host emotional, who was seen wiping off his tears. Shivani opened up about his struggles and narrated her trials and tribulations. In a heart-wrenching moment during the grand premiere of Bigg Boss OTT 3, Shivani Kumari, the third contestant of the season, talked about her emotional journey. Shivani shared how she faced severe backlash from her family and village for making videos.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor asks Vishal and Love to make vote appeal to their respective fans to see who has a stronger fan base.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: A makeshift 'breaking news' stage is set for journalist Deepak Chaurasia. He is called to question Vishal and Love.

With 1.8M followers, Love talks about getting support from Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav's army. Love and Vishal don't follow each other and they get into a tiff.

Anil Kapoor says, "9M followers? I am jealous of you." Vishal says, "Nobody is my competition. In the house everyone is in the same level." Anil asks if he has an army and VIshal says that his fans are called. 'Vishalians'.

Seeing the kitchen, Sana says, "Khana aata hai, banana nahi". The contestants decide on the beds. Shivani is overwhelmed to see the big house. Sana and Shivani can't seem to decide on the beds. Sana takes dibs on a single bed and Shivani also wants one. She doesn't want a double bed and calls Sana 'chatur' as she kept her ring on the bed.

Sana Makbul speaks in English and Anil Kapoor states that Shivani doesn't like English. Shivani says that she doesn't like people who speak in English. Sana tells her that she will teach her English and she can teach her Hindi.

With the smashing beginning, Anil Kapoor starts his journey into the Bigg Boss house with the confession room. The actor asks Bigg Boss to make a confession, he asks if the Mobile phones are allowed. Bigg Boss says, 'Yes, this time with new rules, the new change mobile phones will be allowed in the house but not everyone will have access to this. This will come in the house with a twist. There will be an outsider in the house and this outsider will be the bridge between Bigg Boss and the contestants.' Anil Kapoor then says, "This time, with the new twists, mobile phones will come inside the house but with a new member. This member will be the eyes of Bigg Boss inside the house. Ghar ke andar hoga koi bahar waala, jisko milegi bahar ki khabrein aur yeh karke Bigg Boss ne toda hai apne 17 saalon ka stereotype. Ab record ho ya stereotype, waha AK toh hota hai."

Telly actress Sana Makbul makes a smashing entry dancing to some hit numbers.

Coming from a poor background, Shivani began creating videos to support her family. Despite her good intentions, she faced harsh resistance from her family and community. "My mother even stabbed me in the stomach and pulled my hair to stop me from making videos," Shivani revealed, leaving the audience in shock.Despite these extreme measures, Shivani's determination brought her to the Bigg Boss stage. "I am grateful for all the struggles, as they have made me who I am today," she added, showcasing her resilience and strength.

Shivani gets emotional saying, "Mera sapna poora ho gaya." She also got her phone to capture the moment. She says she has never stepped out alone and this is her first venture alone outside. She got her 'ghar ki mitti' along with her.

The two contestants take a tour of the house. Seeing the big TV, Chandrika says 'Yaha pe hamari class lagne wali hai'. Ranvir asks if she is an actress and CHandrika introduces herself.

Ranvir revealed he’s going to miss "ghar ka khana" and his son the most, who is currently abroad on vacation with his mother. "Joining the show is a perfect opportunity for me to get a phone detox," Ranvir added, sharing his desire to disconnect from the digital world for a while.

Ranvir says, "They call me every year. I think velle logo ke list me main bhi hu. This time I didn't have work. And my son is going abroad. I will miss ghar ka khana. I have come here to stay for one and half months, toh sab ko nikal ke jaunga."

Narrating why she got into selling vada pav, she said, "Bachpan se vada pav stall lagane ka shauk nih tha. Had to leave job, to attend to son's needs. I had 1-2 months' season, and my mother-in-law taunted me for standing on the road with cart to sell vada pav,"

Chandrika shares how she became viral and she wants to show her personality. Anil Kapoor says, 'Kitni khubsoorat lagi rahi ho aap'. He says her surname Dixit reminds him of Madhuri Dixit.

He dances to Galla Goodiyan and enters the Bigg Boss OTT 3 stage. He says, "Host badla hai, aur Bigg Boss ke ghar me hoga ek bahar wala. This is how Bigg Boss has broken the stereotype."

Anil Kapoor says, 'Kya awaaz hai Bigg Boss'. BB replies, "Issi awaaz se ghar chalta hai." Anil sits in the confession room and asks if phones are allowed. Bigg Boss says that the house will still have same rules. BB says, 'Bahar ka information ayega, but it will be accessible to only person. There will be special agent hidden as a contestant. He will be ghar ki bhedi."

He makes a dhamakedaar entry giving a glimpse into the house and dancing to the mashup of his hit numbers.

Armaan Malik's life is more dramatic than any Bollywood film. He married Payal in 2011, and they have a son named Chirayu together. However, while still married to Payal, he began seeing Kritika, and within a week of dating, they married in 2018. Armaan then began living with both of his wives under the same roof as a happy 'trouple'. Armaan and his wives came into limelight when both his wives were pregnant together. Talking about their story, Armaan Malik was a bank employee in 2011. He was a cashier at a private bank. Payal Malik was also an account executive. While working at the bank, the two came very close. They exchanged numbers with one another. A few days later, they married in court. They have a son together named Chirayu Malik. Chirayu also makes frequent appearances in Armaan Malik's videos. In 2018, Malik married Kritika, Payal's friend.

During his time at the temple, Sai Ketan Rao immersed himself in prayers, suggesting a personal moment of devotion. This act hinted at him possibly seeking blessings for a new project or endeavor in his career.

Among the confirmed contestants, Shobhaa De will also be joining the show. She is set to enter the Bigg Boss house today ahead of the grand premiere. The show's shoot has already commenced in Mumbai. For the unversed, Shobhaa De is a well-known Indian novelist and columnist, recognized for her insightful commentary on social, political, and cultural matters. Over the years, she has written several bestselling novels and contributed to various prominent newspapers and magazines. De's work often delves into themes of urban life, relationships, and the nuances of modern Indian society. Her straightforward and engaging writing style has established her as a significant voice in contemporary Indian literature and journalism.

Sana Makbul Khan is an Indian model and actress who predominantly appears in Hindi television and Telugu cinema. She is most recognised for her portrayal as Dr. Aliya Sanyal in the supernatural drama Vish. Makbul made her acting debut in 2014 with the Telugu film Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya. She appeared as a participant on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and finished seventh position on the show.

The actor, who is well-known for playing Raghav Rao in Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali and Raunaq Babbar (Reddy) in Chashni is set to be a part of controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3. The actor was last seen rocking a double lead role of Agasthya Singh Chaudhary / Surya Pratap Reddy in Imlie. After making his TV debut with Agni Sakshi, he also ventured into Hindi and Telugu web series like Three Half Bottles (2019) on Love Studio (2020) on YouTube, Lovely (2021) on and Aham Bhramhasmi (2021). In Tollywood, he's appeared in films like Ajay Passayyadu (2019), Strangers (2021) and Mounam (2020) on Aha.

During her recent interaction with the media, Sonam was asked about the reports circulating online regarding her probable participation in Bigg Boss OTT 3. She mentioned being unaware about such speculations.

Talking about the Bigg Boss in the Kapoor family, Anil Kapoor said, “My wife, Sunita is most likely to be the Bigg Boss of the Kapoor family."