Bigg Boss: Important rules of the house

Here is the date of first episode of 'Bigg Boss 9': 'Bigg Boss-Double Trouble' is all set to hit the floor on October 11. After much speculation from the last season Salman Khan is ready to return on the dais of the ninth season of Bigg Boss to host the show. Colors will be launching the show on September 28.

'Bigg Boss' has been a turning point in many celebrities career. The reality show has revived many careers and has brought celebrities into the spotlight. However, if there are some perks to be a 'Bigg Boss' contestant, there are many disadvantages too. As Colors' controversial reality show, 'Bigg Boss' gears up for another season, let's take a look at some of the most important rules of the 'Bigg Boss' house which the inmates have to adhere to after signing the contract.

Disclose all criminal records: The moment we talk about 'Bigg Boss', the first thing that comes to our mind is contestants with criminal pasts. However, it seems that it is not easy to be a 'Bigg Boss' contestant even for the criminal also. One of the most important rules of the house for contestants with criminal background is to reveal all the charges/criminal records one has on his or her name.

Hefty compensation: There have been many instances in the 'Bigg Boss' house when the contestants in a fit of anger threatened to leave the house. Some have even tried to do so. However, according to 'Bigg Boss' rule guide, if one leaves the show mid-way then he or she is charged with a hefty fine.

No editing please: The shows extra spicy content makes the show stand out from other. Whether it is the fight between the 'Bigg Boss' inmates or the budding, nothing gets unnoticed from the cameras. But the interesting part is that the contestants can't have a say in what goes on-air. It is channel and production house prerogative.

No groupism before entering the house: We have often heard that there is a lot of confidentiality that is maintained in signing celebrities for the reality show. There is a strict clause in the contract that the celebs can't disclose anything after signing it. In fact they participants can't even plan strategies or discuss about about it once they are on the board.

Bulk dates for Bigg Boss: Just the thought of staying inside the 'Bigg Boss' house without your loved ones and away from the luxurious of life with zero contact from the outside world gives people goose bumps. However, many celebs sportingly accept the challenge. According to reports in the media celebs who sign the contract are apparently asked to give 117 days for the show. 100 days for shooting of 'Bigg Boss' and rest for preparation and promotions.

Weekly payment: Apart from the exposure that the show offers you, it is also the lucrative amount that draws the celebs towards 'Bigg Boss'. If reports in the media are to be believed every contestant is given weekly payment after he/ she survives the initial two weeks in the show. Just imagine what money do celebrities make when they survive till the finale week.

No Holy books please: We don't know how much of this is true. Reportedly, contestants of the 'Bigg Boss' house are not allowed to take any religious books and Holy scriptures inside. There is strict rule regarding bringing religious books and Holy Scriptures etc inside the house. All of it is provided by the makers of the show.