MUMBAI: Bigg Boss is one of the most successful and loved reality shows on television, and many artists who were unknown have gained mega-stardom through this show.

The show that began way back in 2006 has become a brand today where contestants from every field come and make their name out there.

The biggest USP of this show is the host Salman Khan who schools the contestants if they are wrong, and the audiences love him as the host of the show.

Over the years, we have seen how television celebrities who were not known to the public became famous after the show.

Gautam Gulati, Karishma Tanna, Gauahar Khan, Tanisha, Armaan Kholi, Pritam, Hina Khan, Shilpa Shinde, Vikas Gupta, Siddarth Shukla, Asim Riaz, Shehnaaz Gill, Rahul Vaidya, and Abhinav Shukla are a few names who became overnight stars with this show.

Fans all over social media still bestow a lot of love on these contestants and have made them touch milestones.

Some male Bigg Boss contestants have the highest mentions by fans on Instagram. Have a look.

1. Siddarth Shukla

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Siddarth Shukla appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss 13 and became an overnight star. His fan following went up to another level, and he emerged as the winner of the show. The actor has the highest mention of 3.8 million on social media

2. Rahul Vaidya

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Rahul was seen on Bigg Boss 14 as an underdog player who went to win the audience's hearts. He was known for his constant fights with Rubina and emerged as the first runner-up of the show. He has the second-highest mention of 2.8 million on social media.

3. Aly Goni

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Aly Goni was a wild card entry who in no time ruled the show. He was known for his love for Jasmin and his friendship with Rahul. He emerged as the fourth runner-up of the show. He has the third-highest mention of 1.7 million on social media.

4. Abhinav Shukla

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Abhinav was a silent player. He entered the semi-final week of the show but was evicted a week before the finale. He was known for his fights with Rahul Vaidya. He has the fourth-highest mention of 1.3 million on social media.

5. Asim Riaz

Asim was one of the rare contestants on Bigg Boss 13 who was completely unknown to the audience, and post the show, he has became a superstar not only in our country but also gained popularity globally. He was known for his constant fights with Siddarth Shukla and he emerged as the first runner-up of the show. He has the fifth highest mention of 1.2 million on social media.

Well, who said that Bigg Boss is not a worthy show? It gives people recognization on a large platform and a massive fan following.

Who among these is your favourite Bigg Boss contestant? Let us know in the comments below.

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