Listen to Story Bigg Boss 18 was launched on Sunday, October 6, with host Salman Khan welcoming 18 contestants on board. While television faces dominated the space once again, 90s star Shilpa Shirodkar was a surprise entry. The actor, who has worked with the who's who of Bollywood, shared that it was her dream to share the screen with Salman Khan, and Bigg Boss became that opportunity.
On stage, she also spoke about being a fan of the show. Before entering the house, Shilpa spoke exclusively to India Today Digital about her intentions and fears regarding the show. "Honestly, I didn't need any conviction to join the show.
I have been a huge fan of Bigg Boss, and I feel it's actually a dream come true moment for me. As soon as I got the call, I went for my interviews and sessions, and things just fell into place. I am really excited about this journey," she told India Today Digital.
Many yesteryear actors are often accused of trying to resurrect their careers through Bigg Boss. When asked about the same, Shilpa smiled and said, "I would say why not? I have been looking for work, and it's been tough. I am considering Bigg Boss as a project, as the next step in my career.
I am an actor, and I am here to do my job with full dedication. I just hope that this will lead to many more projects." As for her own career, the actor said that she feels very content and hopes to only do better in life.
"It's exciting to be back in this space." When prodded about whether she felt neglected by.