From Rakhi Sawant to Elvish Yadav: A look at Bigg Boss’ most controversial contestants

Bigg Boss has always been home to some of the most dramatic and controversial contestants on television. Over the years, viewers have seen everything from the Malik family’s unusual love story to Elvish Yadav’s record-breaking win and the drama that followed. Rakhi Sawant's repeated appearances, Imam Siddique's shocking behaviour, Shilpa Shinde's winning streak, every season has had its fair share of surprises. Here’s a look at some of the most talked-about contestants from the show. (Photo: Instagram)

Rakhi Sawant has appeared on Bigg Boss many times and is known for always creating drama. The actress is known for causing drama and controversy. She has revealed secrets about her personal life on the show, including her marriage and feelings for another contestant's husband- Abhinav Shukla in Bigg Boss 14. Rakhi is always in the news for something controversial, and people love to watch her on TV. (Photo: Instagram)

Elvish Yadav made history by becoming the first wildcard contestant to win Bigg Boss, lifting the OTT 2 trophy. His win made him one of the most popular contestants ever on the show. However, his journey after Bigg Boss has not been free from controversies. From being linked to the snake venom case to getting into a fight with YouTuber Maxtern, he has often been in the news. Despite the controversies, Elvish continues to enjoy massive fan support. (Photo: Instagram)

Shilpa Shinde became a household name with the sitcom Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai, but she left the show after claiming harassment from the producers. Later, she joined Bigg Boss 11 and ended up winning the season. Her time in the house was full of drama and heated arguments, especially with contestants Hina Khan and Vikas Gupta. Shilpa’s strong personality and straightforward nature made her stand out in the show. To this day, her season is remembered as one of the most entertaining ones. (Photo: Instagram)

The Malik family—Armaan, Kritika, and Payal—shocked everyone with their unusual love story on Bigg Boss OTT 3. Armaan, whose real name is Sandeep, fell for his wife Payal’s best friend Kritika during their son’s birthday. He later married Kritika, and the three now openly live together as a family. Their polygamous marriage received a lot of attention inside and outside the Bigg Boss house. While some supported them, the trio also faced trolling on social media. (Photo: Instagram)

Arhaan Khan, known for his role in Badho Bahu, entered Bigg Boss 13 and quickly grabbed headlines. He proposed to co-contestant Rashami Desai inside the house, but a shocking truth came out later. Host Salman Khan revealed that Arhaan was already married and even had a child, which left Rashami heartbroken. This created huge tension in the house, especially as Arhaan often clashed with Sidharth Shukla. After the show, Rashami and Arhaan’s relationship ended in a messy public fight on social media. (Photo: Instagram)

Swami Om, a controversial contestant on Bigg Boss 10, sparked outrage with his sexist comments and bizarre behaviour, leading to his eventual eviction from the show. He infamously urinated on fellow contestants Bani J and Rohan Mehra, justifying his actions by falsely claiming they had drugged his food. Additionally, he made baseless accusations against Bani J, alleging an inappropriate relationship with Jason Shah, and absurdly labeled host Salman Khan an ISI agent. His erratic behavior and harmful remarks made him a polarizing figure, leading to his removal from the program. (Photo: Instagram)

Armaan Kohli joined Bigg Boss 7 and quickly became known for his short temper. His close bond with Tanishaa Mukerji, Kajol’s sister, became a hot topic and even got Salman Khan’s attention. Armaan also made headlines for his violent fight with Sofia Hayat during a task, where he hit her with a mop. This incident led to a police complaint and serious questions about his behaviour. His aggressive attitude made him one of the season’s most controversial contestants. (Photo: Instagram)

Imam Siddique entered Bigg Boss and made sure all eyes were on him with his unusual behaviour. At one point, he wore a strange suit that made everyone uncomfortable, and he even started taking it off in front of others. His behaviour created a lot of tension in the house. Things got worse when Imam got into a major fight with Aashka Goradia due to which he was eventually removed from the show. (Photo: Instagram)

Rahul Mahajan was one of the most entertaining contestants on Bigg Boss. His love angle with Monica Bedi and Payal Rohatgi became the highlight of the season. However, Rahul's most notable moment came when he daringly climbed the house's walls, making headlines. Alongside Raja Chaudhury, Zulfi Sayed, and Ashutosh Kaushik, Rahul attempted to escape the Bigg Boss house, but while the others apologized and returned, Rahul refused to take responsibility for his actions, ultimately leading to his removal from the show. (Photo: Instagram)

Dolly Bindra, also known as “Dolly Bomb,” made Bigg Boss Season 4 unforgettable. She was loud, aggressive, and fought with almost everyone in the house. Her most famous fight was with Bhojpuri star Manoj Tiwari, which created huge drama. Dolly’s iconic dialogue, “Baap Pe Mat Jaana,” became her signature and is still remembered by fans. She will always be known as one of the most explosive contestants in Bigg Boss history. (Photo: Instagram)