Karanveer Mehra in Bigg Boss 18, Padmini Kolhapure also approached

The anticipation for Bigg Boss 18 is intensifying with each passing day. The Salman Khan-hosted reality show is reportedly launching on October 5. India Today Digital previously confirmed Nia Sharma as a contestant, and now sources have revealed that Karanveer Mehra has also signed on.
A source shared, “The actor has been approached for Bigg Boss for the past few years. Last season, he was nearly confirmed, but scheduling conflicts prevented his participation. After his successful stint on KKK, Karanveer is keen to explore more non-fiction projects. The makers are also eager to capitalise on his rising popularity following the Rohit Shetty show.” Interestingly, Karanveer is rumoured to be the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.
Additionally, the source mentioned that veteran Bollywood actor Padmini Kolhapure has been approached, though her participation has not been confirmed. This season, the creatives aim to challenge the perception that Bigg Boss only includes viral celebrities, striving to bring more gravitas to the format.
Reports also suggest that TV actors Zaan Khan, Shehzada Dhami, Anjali Anand, Chahat Pandey, Avinash Mishra, Nyrra Banerjee, Splitsvilla fame Kashish Kapoor, Digvijay Rathee, and Stree 2’s Sarkata Sunil Kumar are slated to join Bigg Boss 18.
This season’s theme will revolve around the cycle of time. While past contestants like Munawar Faruqui, Elvish Yadav, and Manisha Rani are said to return as mentors, AI-based elements are rumoured to add futuristic twists to the show.