Actor Riteish Deshmukh is all set to host the fifth season of ‘Bigg Boss Marathi’. Here is the list of 16 confirmed contestants who are participating in the controversial reality show. This season features actors, singers, YouTubers and other celebrities. From Abhijeet Sawant, Varsha Usgaonkar to Nikki Tamboli, contestants have already entered the house, and many more contestants are expected to arrive throughout the season.

Nikki Tamboli (Actress)

Nikki Tamboli rose to fame from shows like ‘Bigg Boss’ Hindi and ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’. She is known for her bold and outspoken personality.

Abhijeet Sawant (singer)

‘Indian Idol 1’ winner and popular singer Abhijeet Sawant is a renowned talent in the Hindi music industry.

Paddy Kemble (TV actor)

Paddy Kamble, a prominent figure in the Marathi entertainment industry, is popular for his exceptional comic timing.

Shubhankar Tawde (Actor)

Son of veteran actor Sunil Tawde, Shubhankar is best known for his role in Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Veda’. Apart from this, he also acted in films like ‘Ti Saadhya Kaay Karte’ (2017).

Manasi Naik (Actor and Dancer)

Manasi rose to fame through her role in ‘Baghtoy Rickshawala’. She entered the acting world with the 2007 film ‘Zabardast’. However, her personal life attracted a lot of attention.

Irina Rudakova (actress)

Irina Rudakova, originally from Russia, is relatively new to the Marathi entertainment industry. Coming from a modelling background, she has recently ventured into the world of acting.

Vaibhav Chavan (actor)

Vaibhav Chavan is a well-known actor in the Marathi television industry. With several successful TV shows, Vaibhav is known for his exceptional acting skills and versatility.

Varsha Usgaonkar (actress)

The show will see veteran actress Varsha participating as a contestant. With a career spanning several decades, she recently ended her stint on the TV show ‘Sukh Mahanje Nakli Ke Ast’.

Arbaaz Sheikh (Model, Actor),

Arbaaz Sheikh, also known as Arbaaz Patel, rose to fame with ‘MTV Splitsvilla 15’. As a model and actor, Arbaaz is very popular among the youth.

Apart from these contestants, Bigg Boss Marathi 5 also features Dhananjay Pawar, Ankita Prabhu Walawalkar, Jahnvi Killekar, Sameeksha Takke, Nikhil Tamble and Yogita Chauhan.

‘Bigg Boss Marathi 5’ was earlier hosted by Mahesh Manjrekar.