Bigg Boss OTT or Bigg Boss: Over-The-Top, is this cool spin-off digital show in Hindi, kind of like the regular Bigg Boss and you can catch it on Voot and JioCinema. Hosting the digital fun is none other than Salman Khan and the show kicked off its first season party on 8 August 2021.
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Concept
Now, just like the regular TV series, you’ve got this bunch of folks called Housemates stuck in the Bigg Boss House, with cameras and mics keeping tabs on their every move. The champ of Bigg Boss OTT pockets ₹25 lakh and nabs the “OTT edition” trophy.
This show is basically non-stop, 24/7 entertainment, with a sweet one-hour episode dropping daily on Voot (Season 1) and JioCinema (Season 2), just like the OG version.
Development
For the behind-the-scenes scoop, the spin-off’s first season got the official green light on 24 July 2021 and Voot got everyone hyped with a poster featuring Karan Johar as the digital season’s host. Then on 3 August, Voot spilled the beans about the season’s format in a third promo.
Fast forward to Season 2 announced by JioCinema on 26 May 2023 with Salman Khan back in the hosting chair. And on 13 June, just four days before the big premiere, they teased us with a sneak peek at the twelve housemates.
Broadcasts
Now, forget about flipping through channels because this edition doesn’t bother with TV. You can catch it all online on Voot for Season 1 and JioCinema for Season 2, 24/7 – no need to set your DVR.
House
As for the House, it’s still the happening spot at Film City, Mumbai, just like the OG series. There’s a chill living area, a big bedroom, kitchen, garden, bathroom, store room, smoking room and even an underground jail (strictly for timeouts, not real punishment). Oh and there’s a confession room where contestants can spill their private tea straight to Bigg Boss. Now that’s the scoop!
FAQs
Q1: Who won Bigg Boss OTT 2023?
A: Elvish Yadav emerged as the triumphant contestant in Bigg Boss OTT 2, securing a historic win as the first wildcard entrant to clinch the coveted trophy. His victory stirred controversy, propelling him into the spotlight and earning him a place on Google’s Most Searched Person 2023 list.
Q2: What is the distinction between Big Boss Ott and Bigg Boss?
A: While Bigg Boss is a television show traditionally broadcasted on television channels, Bigg Boss OTT is exclusively streamed on digital platforms such as Voot and Jio Cinema, marking a shift to online viewing.
Q3: Who is the owner of Bigg Boss?
A: The ownership of Bigg Boss lies with the Endemol Shine Group, a Dutch media company renowned for producing and distributing multi-platform entertainment content. The company initially gained fame with the production of the show “Big Brother” in Holland, which later inspired the Hindi adaptation, Bigg Boss.
Q4: Who secured the second position in Bigg Boss OTT?
A: Abhishek Malhan claimed the first runner-up position in Bigg Boss OTT 2, concluding a two-month journey marked by intense conflicts, emotional moments, family interactions, friendships, and a plethora of dramatic events.
Q5: Has Big Boss Ott been successful?
A: According to a press statement from Jio Cinema, Bigg Boss OTT 2 achieved significant success with 245 crore video views and 540 crore votes over the two-month streaming period on the platform. It asserted that this accomplishment marked the highest viewership for a live-streamed event in India, following the Indian Premier League (IPL).