Bigg Boss 4 contestants are ‘Troubled’ personalities

A film star accused of raping his maid, a wannabe- model who got married on reality TV, a reformed thief and a former bar dancer are among the 14 contestants on the upcoming Bigg Boss 4 , which starts airing in October.

When Salman Khan takes over as the host of the popular reality TV show, he will be dealing with an interesting mix of personalities.

Although the final list of candidates is yet to be officially released, sources at Colors , the channel airing the show, confirm Shiney Ahuja, Dimpy Mahajan, Bunty chor and Tarannum are already in, as are Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari and TV actress Sara Khan.

Shiney, the Bollywood actor who was charged with raping his maid and acquitted after she did a Uturn, will find himself out of jail and into the Bigg Boss house — a cauldron of staged controversies.

“ Since Shiney has no films in hand at the moment, Bigg Boss is a good opportunity for him to connect with the audience again and present his side of the story,” a production head of the show said.

Former bar dancer Tarannum, who was arrested along with two bookies in 2005 on charges of cricket betting, is also being touted as a major highlight by the producers, as is Davindar Singh, popularly known as Bunty chor.

“ I want to be inside the Bigg Boss house to show my humane side. People have a stock opinion about me. I want the world to know that one can start life afresh after serving punishment for a crime committed,” Bunty said.

Dimpy Mahajan, the reality TV bride of Rahul Mahajan, who made headlines recently when she accused her husband of domestic abuse, wants to consolidate her base as a celebrity.

“ Dimpy aims to be a model and she wants to get rid of her coy bride image from Rahul Dulhania Le Jayega . Perhaps, she will take tips from husband Rahul, who was one of the biggest stars of Bigg Boss 2 ,” the production head said.

Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari will be entering the house and try to cash in on the fan base built by fellow Bhojpuri star, Ravi Kishen, in the first season.

TV actress Sara Khan, who made a mark as Sadhna in the TRP topper show, Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai , will also be seen on the show. Bigg Boss producers denied rumours that former actress Sangeeta Bijlani was on the show. Seventies superstar Rajesh Khanna was also reportedly keen to be in the Bigg Boss house this year, but won’t be able to make it owing to failing health.