Bigg Boss 14: List of this year's participants

MUMBAI : Bigg Boss 14 will telecast its first episode on October 4. The much-awaited reality show has finally zeroed down names of contestants who will enter the controversial house this year. 

This year will have 14 contestants initially but to bring a twist, a few of the contestants will make an entry a few weeks later. And here are the names who have signed the dotted line.

1. Jasmin Bhasin

Naagin 4 actress Jasmin Bhasin, who was recently seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi -Made In India, will be participating in the controversial show this year. Though the actress always maintained that she is not a fit for the show but seems the actress has decided to challenge herself. Earlier, Jasmin had said, "Honestly, as a contestant, I don't think I will ever be there. My problem is I cannot be manipulative and diplomatic. And to survive on a show like BB, you have to be very smart. I cannot put so much pressure on my mind. It will be a mental pressure on me." 

2. Nishant Singh Malkani

The actor who just now bid adieu to his ongoing show Guddan Tumse Na Ho Paayega will be entering the house.

3. Neha Sharma

Bollywood actress Neha Sharma who was recently seen in a music video with Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla is also among the confirmed names who will be entering the house.

4. Eijaz Khan

TV and film actor Eijaz Khan, who rose to fame by playing the main lead in Ekta Kapoor's Kkavyanjali and then did many films and television shows will be finally making an entry in the house. The actor who is a popular name due to his work has also been vocal about his personal life in the media. Eijaz who dated  Anita Hassanandani at a point of time reportedly had a break up after she realised he was cheating on her. In a chat show with Rajeev Khandelwal, the actor had opened up about his deepest secrets of life without taking anyone's name.

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5. Pavitra Punia

The actress who started her career with dating reality show Splitsvilla, later did many popular shows like Yeh Hain Mohabbatien, Naagin 3, and Kavach.

6. Naina Singh

Another Splitsvilla winner turned actress, Naina, who quit Ekta Kapoor's long running show KumKum Bhagya, is also all set to enter the house.

7. Kumar Janu

Famous music composer singer Kumar Sanu's son Kumar Janu has also been finalised for entertaining the fans. A source informs us the makers were keen on getting Aditya Narayan onboard this year too. However, the singer declined the offer and Kumar Janu replaced him. 

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