,It is that time of the month when we are ready to bid goodbye to 2023 and welcome the New Year with open arms. Thanks to the film and television industry, we have been entertained on many levels this past year. And fingers crossed, we hope 2024 also brings us more delight through films, soap operas, reality shows, and web series. It was a big year for the entertainment industry with many budding stars rising to stardom. As the year draws to a close, let’s take a look back at some reality television stars who ruled the headlines in 2023.
Elvish Yadav
YouTuber Elvish Yadav was one of the most-loved contestants in Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss OTT 2. As soon as he entered the BB House as a wild card competitor, Elvish arrested the attention of the audience with his bold style and unrepentant attitude. He attained the moniker of “Elvish Bhai” too. He lifted the Bigg Boss OTT 2 trophy recently. In November, Elvish also hogged the limelight for allegedly supplying snake venom at a party. The 26-year-old refuted the charges.
Manisha Rani
Manisha Rani’s personal life was full of ups and downs. But she rose above all through her professional ventures. In 2023, Manisha Rani got the opportunity to compete in Bigg Boss OTT 2. The actress quickly won over the audience’s hearts with her charisma, soft-spoken personality, and positive demeanour. She quickly attracted a sizable following on social media and was dubbed the “national crush of India.” She emerged to be the second runner-up and also featured in the hit song Jamna Paar, alongside Tony Kakkar.
Abhishek Malhan
Fukra Insaan aka Abhishek Malhan was a popular YouTuber before he decided to enter Bigg Boss OTT 2. Although he could not win the trophy, Abhishek’s genuineness and dedication to performing tasks at the BB House earned him prominence in the entertainment circuit. With such widespread popularity, the young man has now also entered another reality show titled Temptation Island.
Sunny Arya
Bigg Boss 17, hosted by Salman Khan witnessed multiple fights and drama inside the premises. But it was Sunny Arya aka YouTuber Tehelka Insaan who stole the limelight. Within days of his entry inside the Bigg Boss House, Sunny got evicted due to getting physically violent with fellow participant Abhishek Kumar.
Archana Gautam
Archana Gautam’s fearlessness and devil-may-care always kept her in the limelight. She rose to fame with Bigg Boss 16 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. Apart from her presence in the TV world, Archana Gautam was also a politician. However recently she was eliminated from the Congress party for six years after “complaints of misconduct and misbehaviour” surfaced online.
Shiv Thakare
Shiv Thakare became the first runner-up of Bigg Boss 16. The masses loved him for his grounded personality and for speaking cordially to everyone at the BB House. He was the man people looked out for to vent their feelings. Shiv Thakare is all set to continue his journey with Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a dance-based reality program.
Uorfi Javed
Uorfi Javed’s experimental outfits often make the news. From banana peels to corkscrews, combs to tapes her customised fits are always stealing the spotlight. Not long ago, a video surfaced on the internet where Uorfi was seen being arrested by the Mumbai police.
Later on, it was revealed that the arrest was merely a promotional venture for a brand. However, she was booked for “defaming the police.”
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