Sunny Leone to Hina Khan: Bigg Boss contestants who didn't bag the trophy but are more successful than the winners

Bigg Boss has acted as a turning point for many celebs and their careers. The show has worked wonders for many and has made few contestants overnight stars. Let's take a look at contestants who did not win the show, but earned fame and are more successful than the season winners.(Photo: Instagram)

Bigg Boss 5 proved to be a stepping stone for Sunny Leone who catapulted her way to Bollywood through her stint on the reality show. The former adult star was a fresh face when she entered Bigg Boss. However, as soon as the show came to an end, Sunny became hot news in Bollywood. She also got offers from the industry and Jism 2 became her Bollywood debut. Mahesh Bhatt in fact walked inside the house and offered her the film. (Photo: Instagram)

The actress has been working in the industry for more than a decade now and she shot to popularity with her role of a docile bahu Akshara. However, the actress took a big risk after she decided to quit the show. Hina shot to popularity with her stint at Bigg Boss 11 and ever since then there has been no looking back for the actress. From making a smashing debut at the Cannes red carpet to bagging films, Hina Khan is one of the most successful contestants of Bigg Boss.(Photo: Instagram).

The TV hottie, who started her career with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has indeed come a long way. Bigg Boss 8 gave the actress exposure and her career took off post the show. Though, she ended up on the show as a runner-up, but today she is more popular and successful star than BB 8's winner Gautam Gulati. She bagged many TV projects after BB 8 and also worked in Ranbir Kapoor starrer, Sanju in a noticeable role.(Photo: Instagram).

He is currently one of the talented actors of Indian film industry and not many are aware, but even Amit was a part of Bigg Boss. He had participated in Bigg Boss season 1 which was hosted by Arshad Warsi and Rahul Roy won the show. Today, Sadh is known for his co-starring and supporting roles in Bollywood films like Sultan, Kai Po Che, Guddu Rangeela, Sarkar 3, Super 30 to name a few.(Photo: Instagram).

The Bhojpuri actress got married inside the house with her long term boyfriend Vikram Singh Rajpoot. The actress bagged many projects after the show and is currently seen in Nazar as the main antagonist. Monalisa also went through a glamorous transformation. From the day she entered the house and till now there is a drastic change in Mona’s appearance. She has not only lost oodles of kilos, but has also turned out to be quite a fashionista. She took the social media by storm with her recent pictures when she flaunted bikini during her recent routings. (Photo: Instagram).

The creative mind behind many hit shows, Vikas Gupta turned a new leaf post participating in Bigg Boss. Today, he enjoys several fan clubs on social media and his journey from behind the camera to facing the camera is commendable one. After BB 11, he got his own show and he is now the Bigg Boss of that house. (Photo: Instagram).

Life has definitely taken a pleasant turn for Sapna post her successful stint in Bigg Boss 11. She might have not won the show but she won the audiences' hearts with her simple yet bold nature. Post the reality show, the Haryanvi sensations has been busy hosting a lot of events and stage gigs. She also bagged a film and few music albums with renowned singers like Daler Mahendi. (Photo: Instagram).

Sana Khan, who appeared in advertisements got fame and popularity in Bigg Boss 6. The actress got an important role in Salman Khan’s Jai Ho. Her stay in the Bigg Boss house grabbed eyeballs and supposedly her career took off after the show. In an interview, Sana had also reportedly said that there can’t be a bigger stage than a Salman film. It seems that the stay in Bigg Boss house really helped the model-turned-actress. Sana also bagged as a lead Wajah Tum Ho and has few other projects in her kitty. (Photo: Instagram).

The canadian dancer, model, actress, who entered the Bigg Boss 9 house as a wildcard contestants today has some of the blockbuster songs to her credit. From Hila De Kamariya, Dilbar Dilbar, to being part of Salman Khan's film Bharat, Nora has been climbing the ladder of success one by one. She will also be seen in ABCD 3. (Photo: Instagram)