Bigg Boss OTT 3 Grand Finale Highlights: Sana Makbul wins Bigg Boss OTT 3 trophy; dedicates it to Naezy

Bigg Boss OTT 3 Grand Finale LIVE Updates: The much-awaited moment had finally arrived! Anil Kapoor announced the winner, adding extra excitement and glamour to the grand finale. The finalists, Sana Makbul, Ranvir Shorey, Kritika Malik, Sai Ketan Rao, and Rapper Naezy, all vied for the coveted trophy, with Sana Makbul ultimately lifting it.

Earlier in the season, viewers saw contestants like Chandrika Dixit, Armaan Malik, Lovekesh Kataria, Vishal Pandey, Sana Sultan, Poulomi Das, Munisha Khatwani, Deepak Chaurasia, Neeraj Goyat, Payal Malik, and Shivani Kumari. Adding more star power to the finale, Bollywood celebrities Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor made an appearance to promote their upcoming film, Stree 2.

The show premiered on June 21, and after many dramatic moments, intense tasks, and developing friendships, the winner of the third season was revealed tonight. This season's finale was held on a Friday, August 2, instead of the usual weekend, due to programming changes on the OTT platform.

The prize fund for this season was Rs 25 lakhs, the same as in previous seasons. This shift in schedule and the platform’s exclusive streaming added an exciting twist to the highly anticipated finale. The night was filled with drama and entertaining acts, making it a memorable conclusion to Bigg Boss OTT 3.

15:02 (IST) Aug 02

Nia Sharma lauds Ranvir Shorey

Nia penned a note on her Instagram handle for Ranvir Shorey, "Someone of your league having to explain your hardships to some inconsequential people with so much dignity and grace is an art. And I salute you for this. Respect, Respect, Respect sir."

14:48 (IST) Aug 02

Ranvir Shorey's reason to do Bigg Boss OTT 3

Ranvir had exclusively shared with ETimes TV, "The makers call me every year to do the show but most of the time I’m busy or haven’t been able to do it. This year when they called my son was going on summer holidays with his mother for a month and I had no work so I thought let’s use this one month to try something new."

14:32 (IST) Aug 02

Kritika Malik, Armaan Malik and Naezy's smashing performance

Armaan, Kritika and Naezy will have a smashing performance on the peppy number 'dhaakad'

14:17 (IST) Aug 02

Kritika Malik gives it back

Anil Kapoor asks Kritika that does she feels she deserves a spot in the top 5, she shared, "I have been real in my journey. How I am outside, is the same I have been inside the house."

14:04 (IST) Aug 02

Vishal Pandey, Sana Sultan, Shivani Kumari and others call Kritika Malik the 'undeserving finalist'

The latest promo for Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 has sparked a storm of controversy, with participants Sana Sultan and Vishal Pandey, among others, openly criticising fellow resident Kritika Malik, calling her a "undeserving finalist." The heated discussion has piqued the interest of both fans and participants, exacerbating the already difficult situation inside the Bigg Boss house. Sana Sultan, known for her forthright and even abrasive demeanour, was the first to express her thoughts. In an honest talk with Vishal Pandey, she questioned Kritika's path on the show, pointing out that Malik had made no meaningful contributions to tasks or strategic movements.