Salman Khan has launched the highly anticipated 18th season of Bigg Boss with the theme Time Ka Taandav, promising viewers an exhilarating blend of past, present, and future. The grand premiere, which aired on Colors TV and JioCinema, offered a glimpse into the luxurious new house that contestants will call home. (Also read: Bigg Boss 18 premiere live updates: Salman Khan introduces Tajinder Singh Bagga as the next contestant) The competition this season features 18 contestants vying for the coveted winner's trophy, with a substantial prize of ₹ 50 Lakh on the line--matching the amount from the previous season.

Check out the final list of contestants as they enter the show: Chahat Pandey Chahat Pandey is a television actor, known for shows such as Humari Bahu Silk, and Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya. She arrived on the show, flexing how she doesn't own a car despite being a successful actor. Salman teased her about her Naagin-inspired long hair.

They also talked about her extreme reverence for her mother. Shehzada Dhami Shehzada Dhami is also an actor, seen on shows such as Yeh Rishtaa Kya Kehlata Hai. As he joined Salman Khan on stage, he spoke endlessly about how he was humiliated by the director of his show.

Salman hinted that it might have been his fault too. Avinash Mishra Avinash Mishra was Chahat's co-star. He is known for shows such as Yeh Teri Galiyan and Ishqbaaaz.

He did not speak much on stage with Salman. Shilpa Shirodkar 90's actor Shilpa Shirodkar got the warmest w.