Pratik Sehajpal to Rakhi Sawant; a look at most controversial contestants of Bigg Boss

The reality TV show Bigg Boss is known for its controversies, which are sparked by none other than the show's contestants. Bigg Boss 15 began on October 2 and here's a look at the contestants that have been the controversy's favourite child in prior seasons of the show.

Pratik Sehajpal became one of the most talked about contestants of Bigg Boss OTT. Pratik's journey in BB OTT drew a lot of attention, from his friendship with Akshara Singh to his fights with Divya Agarwal. His relationship with singer and fellow contestant Neha Bhasin has also sparked a lot of controversies. Pratik was always involved in verbal squabbles with one or the other contestant. Pratik and Divya Agarwal, who were in Ace of Space, had a lot of fights and disagreements in the house. (PC - Instagram)

Nikki Tamboli, the youngest contestant in Bigg Boss 14, has been chastised for her 'badtameezi' on almost every episode of 'Weekend Ka Vaar.' There isn't a single housemate with whom Nikki hasn't had a spat. MeToo comments on Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Chumma Chaati on Devoleena and Vikas, asking Rakhi Sawant to return her items, and Kashmera Shah's unpleasant spats are some of the issues she created controversy on. And, we can't forget her clashes with friends who became foes and vice versa. Nikki was close to Jaan in the show but later they were not on talking terms. (PC - Instagram)

Rakhi Sawant, the queen of controversy, garnered headlines for her antics during her Bigg Boss 14 journey. Netizens were irritated by her ugly battle with Rubina Dilaik-Abhinav Shukla, as well as her spat with Nikki Tamboli, after the dancer-actress crossed her line. Rakhi Sawant also spoke about her marriage and husband Ritesh, which became a talking point of the show too. (PC - Instagram)

If you're a Bigg Boss fan, you're probably familiar with Arshi Khan's name. It's impossible to deny that Arshi is a controversial figure. She has been involved in controversies when she first appeared on Bigg Boss 11. Despite the fact that she did not win the competition, she made headlines for her numerous disagreements. Then, as a challenger, she returned to Bigg Boss 14 and wrecked havoc in the house. Arshi and co-contestant Rakhi Sawant had an open rivalry, and their frequent battles were always in the news. (PC - Instagram)

Following a dispute with fellow contestant Rubina Dilaik, television actress Kavita Kaushik left the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 14 and sparked a lot of headlines. Kavita and her spouse were also seen on Weekend Ka Vaar to end their problems. Things took a turn for the worse, and their debate devolved into a brawl between the couples. Kavita also tweeted that Bigg Boss is a fake reality show. (PC - Instagram)

When Asim Riaz and Sidharth Shukla joined the Bigg Boss house, they were greeted as Ram-Laxman. However, their friendship was short-lived, and the two never got along again until the end of the show. Many of the celebs that appeared on the show urged them to rekindle their sibling friendship. Asim made headlines for falling in love with co-contestant Himanshi Khurana. Apart from that, Asim allegedly was in a relationship with Shruti Tuli prior to appearing on the show, which he kept hidden from Himanshi. During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman Khan also chastised Asim for it, claiming that he was dating her a long time ago. (PC - Instagram)

Arhaan Khan took part in Bigg Boss 13 as a contestant. He proposed to Rashmi Desai inside the house for marriage. Salman Khan later investigated Arhaan's past and discovered that he was previously married and was the father of a child. Rashami was devastated by this. Arhaan also claimed that he provided financial assistance to Rashami. During a press conference held during the show, the actress confirmed the end of her relationship. (PC - Instagram)

Swami Om was a Bigg Boss 10 contestant. His misogynistic remarks and antics annoyed the housemates, and he became embroiled in numerous debates. He was, however, thrown out of the show due to his derogatory statements. He threw pee on his co-contestants Bani J and Rohan Mehra during a task. He also referred to host Salman Khan as an ISI agent. He also accused Bani J of sleeping with Jason Shah, a wild card contestant. (PC - Instagram)

Bigg Boss 10 contestant Priyanka Jagga has been the most hated and despised. Priyanka Jagga wreaked havoc on the show, leading Salman Khan to ask any contestant to leave for the first time on Bigg Boss. Following her eviction, Salman stated that if the channel continued to work with Priyanka, he would never work with them again. (PC - Instagram)

For his aggressive behaviour against co-contestants Tanishaa Mukherjee and VJ Andy, actor Kushal Tandon was evicted from Bigg Boss 7. His battles with them made him not merely an overnight sensation, but also the most-tweeted TV personality. But it was Kushal's revelation that the show's host, Salman Khan, had apologised to him that surprised everyone. He was reprimanded by Salman for spreading fake news. One of the highlights of his tenure in the house was his romance with Gauahar Khan. In protest, Gauhar Khan left the house for Kushal Tandon, but subsequently returned and won the trophy. (PC - Instagram)

The short tempered nature of Bigg Boss 7 contestant Armaan Kohli became a talking point in that season. His friendship with Tanishaa Mukerji, the sister of Bollywood actress Kajol, made headlines and was emphasised during Weekend Ka Vaar episodes. Armaan also had the most heated arguments with co-contestant Sofia Hayat. During a task, Armaan became enraged and attacked Sofia with a mop, for which he was sent to the Lonavala police station. (PC - Instagram)

Imam Siddiquie has been one of the most entertaining Bigg Boss 6 contestants. Imam tried to stay in the spotlight by shouting 'Time out' at Salman Khan and boasting about turning Bollywood actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta into superstars. Imam's nocturnal drama inside the Bigg Boss house has left an indelible impression. For it, he was kicked out of the house. (PC - Instagram)

Dolly Bindra appeared in Bigg Boss 4 as a contestant. Almost everyone on the show was at odds with her. She also got into a fight with Manoj Tiwari. Her dialogue 'Baap Pe Mat Jaana' became a hit and is still going strong (PC - Instagram)