From Kunal Kamra to Divyanka Tripathi: Celebrities who refused to participate in Bigg Boss

Comedian Kunal Kamra is currently trending for his statement on reality show Bigg Boss. He refused to be a part of the show, claiming that he would rather go to a mental hospital. Over the years, several celebrities have turned down the offer of being a part of the show. Here’s a list:-

Comedian Kunal Kamra is currently making headlines for his controversial statements. He recently also declined an offer to participate in the upcoming season of Bigg Boss. Sharing a screenshot of his conversation with the show’s casting director on Instagram, Kamra revealed that he was approached to join the reality show but responded, “I would much rather check into a mental hospital…”

Though Karan Singh Grover has been part of several reality shows in the past, including Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, he isn’t really interested on doing Bigg Boss. Despite being approached multiple times, the actor has made it clear he has no interest in entering the controversial house. Karan has also showcased his hosting skills on shows like Zara Nachke Dikha and Idea Rocks India, but Bigg Boss remains a definite no in his books.

Beyhadh actress Jennifer Winget has firmly ruled out the possibility of participating in Bigg Boss. In a candid conversation with PTI, she said, “No. Never. I won’t do that ever. I think it’s not my cup of tea.” Known for her grace and selective project choices, the actress has made it clear that reality TV isn’t something that appeals to her.

While Neha Dhupia enjoys watching Bigg Boss, she isn’t really interested on being a part of the show. The actress, in an interview shared, “I watch ‘Bigg Boss’ a lot. I am a big Salman Khan fan. He is the reason to watch the show. But I would never get into the house. People think as we are always in the limelight, so moving around with a camera is easier for us, but it makes me very uncomfortable to have a camera on me all the time.”

Popular television actor Arjun Bijlani was among the celebrities approached for Bigg Boss 15. However, due to prior work commitments, he had to decline the offer. In a conversation with TOI, Arjun explained, “No, I am not a part of Bigg Boss 15 because I am committed to another show. I will be finishing the shoot towards the end of October, so there is no way I could have entered the Bigg Boss house. Originally, the shoot was scheduled to wrap up in September and I had thought that I would be able to participate in Bigg Boss. However, it got delayed and things didn’t fall in place.”

Divyanka Tripathi has been approached for Bigg Boss multiple times over the years, but the actress has always turned down the offer. In a chat with ETimes TV, when asked if she’d ever consider being part of the popular reality show, Divyanka shared, “I don’t know if I will ever do Bigg Boss. The show scares me a little. As I told you earlier, I am an introvert, so on top of it, staying away from home and my husband Vivek — all these thoughts scare me and I find it difficult. So this is the phobia I have. I can’t stay away from my family for long. It is a difficult task.”