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''Bigg Boss 4'' is the fourth season of Indian
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show ''
Bigg Boss ''Bigg Boss'' is an Indian reality show franchise based on the Dutch reality show '' Big Brother''. It is produced by Endemol Shine India through JioStar Network. Subsequently, the various versions of the show are made internationally availabl ...
'', which aired on
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from 3 October 2010. This season was longer than its predecessor, '' Bigg Boss 3'' and lasted for 14 weeks (97 days) ending on 8 January 2011.
Salman Khan Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (; born 27 December 1965) is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who predominantly works in Hindi films. In a career spanning over three decades, his awards include two National Film Awa ...
joined the show for the first time as host and has subsequently hosted all the following seasons. This season became the highest-rated season with the finale TRP reaching 6.2 and the average TRP being 4.8. During the launch on 3 October, fourteen hand-picked housemates entered the house located in Lonavla, a hill station, about 100 kilometres east of
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in the Indian state of
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. Two additional wild card entries were made during the second and third weeks, taking the number of contestants to sixteen. The housemates, considered strangers to each other, spent 96 days (14 weeks) locked up together under the supervision of 32 cameras fitted around the house. Four of the housemates,
Ashmit Patel Ashmit Patel (born 13 January 1978) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. Brother of the actress Ameesha Patel, he began his career as an assistant director and later progressed to leading roles in Bollywood productions. He was the seco ...
,
Dolly Bindra Dolly Bindra (born 20 January 1970) is an Indian actress, known for her participation, assertive and confrontational behaviour in the reality TV series, '' Bigg Boss 4'' in 2010. Career Bindra started working in Bollywood when she was 18 years ...
,
The Great Khali Dalip Singh Rana (born 27 August 1972), better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian-born American former Professional wrestling, professional wrestler, promoter, and actor. He is best known for his tenure with WWE, where he be ...
and
Shweta Tiwari Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. One of the highest paid television actress, Tiwari is widely known for her portrayal of Prerna Sharma in '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay''. In 2010, she ...
, reached the final week, facing public vote. The show ended on 8 January 2011 with the grand finale.
Shweta Tiwari Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. One of the highest paid television actress, Tiwari is widely known for her portrayal of Prerna Sharma in '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay''. In 2010, she ...
emerged as the winner, going away with a prize money of 10 million, while
The Great Khali Dalip Singh Rana (born 27 August 1972), better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian-born American former Professional wrestling, professional wrestler, promoter, and actor. He is best known for his tenure with WWE, where he be ...
was announced as the runner-up.


Production


Development

The season was announced in June 2010 by the makers and channel.
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, who presented the third season announced his departure from the show.
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was first offered to host the series but he rejected it and was later replaced by
Salman Khan Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (; born 27 December 1965) is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who predominantly works in Hindi films. In a career spanning over three decades, his awards include two National Film Awa ...
. The final list of contestants was revealed on 2 October 2010.


Broadcast

The series was broadcast on
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for the second time. Salman Khan presented the show on the weekends where a segment called 'Bigg Boss - Aapka Farmaan' was introduced and broadcast every Friday (eviction night) and Saturday. The finale was aired on 8 January 2011.


Casting

In July 2010, Sara Khan was roped in as the first housemate to enter. Khan quit her show '' Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai'' to be a part of the series. In September 2010,
Shweta Tiwari Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. One of the highest paid television actress, Tiwari is widely known for her portrayal of Prerna Sharma in '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay''. In 2010, she ...
was roped in as the second housemate. In September 2010, Kelly Brook rejected the show and was replaced by Veena Malik, who was confirmed last minute.
Neetu Chandra Nitu Chandra (born Neetu Chandra Srivastava on June 20, 1984) is an Indian actress, model, film producer and theatre artist. She has worked in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She is also a classical dancer and a sportsperson, involved in the pr ...
,
Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar (; born 13 August 1975) is a Pakistani former international cricketer and commentator. Nicknamed the "Rawalpindi Express", he is the fastest bowler in cricketing history, with an unbeaten 161.3 kmph (100.23 mph) delivery. Akht ...
and
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had also rejected the series as well. Wrestler
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was roped in as the first wild card entrant in October 2010. In November 2010,
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entered the show as a guest which spiked the rating up high.


Eye logo

The eye logo was revealed in September 2010 with colours contrasting of white, black and turquoise.


House

The house images were revealed in September 2010 with a big garden, dining area, living area, confession room and bedroom.


Release

In September 2010, a promo featuring
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was released. The music video promo of Bigg Boss 4 was later released in mid September 2010.


Controversies

* During the first week of the show's airing, activists of ''
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'', a political party, started protesting against the inclusion of Pakistani housemates in the show. * One of the contestants, Sakshi Pradhan felt that she may be pregnant and spoke about her concern to fellow housemates Shweta Tiwari, Veena Malik and Sara Khan. However the video of the conversation was not aired. After receiving permission from Bigg Boss, Sakshi was allowed to leave the house for a short time to see a doctor. * After being evicted from the house, Rahul Bhatt claimed that Bigg Boss is scripted. * In November 2010, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry served a stay order to
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, due to complaints of indecent exposure aired on national television, asking the channel to change the timings of the show from 9 PM to 11.30 PM. The channel later got a stay order from
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allowing them to continue the telecast of the show during prime time.


Housemates status


Housemates


Original entrants

*
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– Indian television star. Shweta is well known for playing the famous role of Prerna in the popular
Ekta Kapoor Ekta Kapoor (born 7 June 1975) is an Indian television and film producer, known for her work in Hindi television and Bollywood cinema. She is the founder of Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Telefilms Limited, where she serves as joint managing directo ...
longest running serial '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' which aired on
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. * Abbas KazmiAjmal Kasab’s renowned Lawyer. *
Samir Soni Samir Soni is an Indian film and television actor, director and former fashion model. Career Soni made his debut in the Hindi serial '' Samandar.'' In 1996, he appeared as Ashok Mathur in Doordarshan's '' A Mouthful Of Sky''. He made his film d ...
– Bollywood actor. He is known for his roles in films like '' Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum'' and '' Vivah''. He also appeared in the popular drama series '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''. He won the Most Stylish Housemate award in the finale, a Chevrolet car as the prize. * Seema Parihar – Indian politician. She has also acted in Wounded – a film based on her real-life story. *
Ashmit Patel Ashmit Patel (born 13 January 1978) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. Brother of the actress Ameesha Patel, he began his career as an assistant director and later progressed to leading roles in Bollywood productions. He was the seco ...
– Bollywood actor. He is known for his role in films like ''Murder'' and ''Silsilay''. Actress
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is his sister. * Ali Saleem – Pakistani TV anchor. He cross-dresses as a woman wearing a sari and asks influential guests provocative questions in his show ''Late Night with Begum Nawazish Ali''. * Sakshi Pradhan – Reality TV Star. She is the winner of the second season of the reality show ''
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''. * Devender Singh ( also known as Bunty Chor) – Criminal. He has been accused of robbery and was on the most wanted list of the Delhi police.
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has made a film on him, ''
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'', where Abhay Deol played the protagonist. *
Rahul Bhatt Rahul Bhatt (born 24 January 1982) is an Indian fitness trainer and actor. The son of film director Mahesh Bhatt and Kiran Bhatt, Rahul gained notoriety in 2009 following the revelations that David Headley, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai atta ...
– Actor. He is the son of
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and brother of
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. * Sara Khan – TV Actress. She rose the fame of Sadhana from the
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popular show '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai''. * Anchal Kumar – Model. * Hrishant Goswami – Model. He is the winner of the 2004 Gladrags Manhunt contest. * Veena Malik – Pakistani actress and model. She has appeared in many films like ''
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'', '' Pind Di Kudi'' and '' Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai'' in the Pakistani industry. * Manoj Tiwari – Bhojpuri actor and politician. He has appeared in over 50 films in the industry.


Wild card entries

* Dalip Singh Rana (also known as The Great Khali) – Wrestler. *
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– Actress.


Guests entrants

Throughout the series various guests may appear from time to time for a visit. * Ali Merchant stayed in the house as a guest from day 30 to day 41. *
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entered the house on 16 November 2010 and stayed for 3 days.


Guest appearances


Weekly summary

The main events in the house are summarised in the table below. A typical week began with nominations, followed by the shopping task, and then the eviction of a housemate during the Saturday episode. Evictions, tasks, and other events for a particular week are noted in order of sequence.


Nomination table

Color Key : indicates the House Captain. : indicates that the Housemate was directly nominated for eviction prior to the regular nominations process. : indicates that the housemate has Re-Entered. : indicates that the person was saved by another housemate. : indicates that the housemate has been granted immunity from nominations. : indicates that the housemate was in the caravan or secret room. : indicates that the housemate entered as a wild card entrant. : indicates that the housemate has been declared as the winner. : indicates that the housemate has been declared as the first runner-up. : indicates that the housemate has been declared as the second runner-up. : indicates that the housemate has been declared as the third runner-up. : indicates the contestant has been evicted. : indicates the contestant has been walked out of the show. : indicates the housemate was ejected.


Nomination notes


Ratings

* According to data available with aMap, a television viewership monitoring agency, the opening episode of ''Bigg Boss 4'' on Colors got a rating of 3.6. Season 3 had average rating of 2.43 while ''Bigg Boss 1'' and ''Bigg Boss 2'' had average ratings of 1.96 and 2.03. While ''Bigg Boss 1'' was anchored by
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,
Shilpa Shetty Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty, 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi, Kannada and Telugu films. She made her screen debut in the thriller '' Baazigar'' (1993) which gained her first nomination for the Film ...
hosted ''Bigg Boss 2'' and
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for ''Bigg Boss 3''. * The Grand Finale episode on 8 January 2011, received a TRP of 6.7, which was the highest among the finale of other Indian reality shows such as ''
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'', '' Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega'', ''
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'' and ''DID –Li'l Masters''.


Game

''Bigg Boss 4'', a
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based on the fourth season was released by
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.


References


External links


''Bigg Boss'' Season 4 Official Website
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