This story is from January 14, 2018
Bigg Boss 11
finale airs tonight (January 14) and it sees Shilpa Shinde as not only one of the finalists but also the strongest contender for the trophy.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.
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 book, if one runs away from the show mid-way then he or she is charged with a hefty fine.
The controversial reality series' extra spicy content makes the show stand out from other TV shows. Whether it is the fight between the 'Bigg Boss' inmates or their romance, 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 the production house prerogative.
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 the participants can't even plan strategies or discuss about about it once they are on the board.
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.
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.
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 a strict rule regarding carrying religious books and Holy Scriptures inside the house. All of it is provided by the makers of the show.
According to various reports in the media, the 'Bigg Boss' house is apparently haunted. Some of the contestants and people who work on the show have experienced some ‘paranormal activities’ inside the house. There are stories that people have experienced a shadow of a woman sitting on their chests, giving them a feeling of being choked. Many have reportedly seen visions of a woman standing in the corner of the room.
'Bigg Boss' uses approximately 90 cameras for shooting the TV show. It is one of its kind and no other show has done this in the past. The reality show is shot using different kinds of cameras robotic and track cameras. According to reports, the robotic ones are placed inside the rooms while the track cameras are installed outdoors.