The first contestant announced for Bigg Boss Season 18 is a beloved actress from the 90s, sparking speculation that it could be Shilpa Shirodkar, known for her role in Gopi Kishan. The teaser released on Thursday hinted at this exciting reveal, stating, “Jisne dekha tha ek dream, woh aa rahi hai usse poora karne in Bigg Boss 18. Dekhiye #BiggBoss18, Grand Premier 6 October raat 9 baje, sirf #Colors aur @JioCinema par.
”In the promotional video, the mystery contestant expresses her long-held aspiration to work alongside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. She reflects, “I was unconventional, bold, aur log mujhe 90s ki queen bulate the. Maine sabhi bade heroes ke saath kaam kiya hai — Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan. Sirf ek dream tha, Salman ke saath kaam karna, ab woh sapna bhi mera poora ho raha hai,” highlighting her illustrious career and dreams.
Fans, quick to connect the dots, identified her as Shilpa Shirodkar, a prominent figure in the Bollywood scene during the 1990s.
Jisne dekha tha ek dream, woh aa rahi hai usse poora karne in Bigg Boss 18.
Dekhiye #BiggBoss18, Grand Premier 6 October raat 9 baje, sirf #Colors aur @JioCinema par.#ChingsSecret #SmithAndJones #BlueHeaven#BiggBoss18 #BiggBoss #BB18@BeingSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/4xiHcmilg9
— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) October 3, 2024
The younger sister of actress Namrata Shirodkar, Shilpa made her acting debut in 1989 with Ramesh Sippy’s Bhrashtachar, where she starred alongside Mithun Chakraborty and Rekha. Over the years, she appeared in numerous successful films, including Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), Trinetra (1991), Hum (1991), Khuda Gawah (1992), Aankhen (1993), Gopi Kishan (1994), Mrityudand (1997), and Gaja Gamini (2000).After a 13-year break from the industry, Shilpa successfully returned in 2013 with the TV series Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, followed by Silsila Pyar Ka in 2016. Salman Khan will once again host Bigg Boss, with the new season premiering on October 6. Stay tuned to know more about the Bigg Boss 18 only with us.