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New Delhi: You will be amazed to know that Bigg Boss season 1 was led by none other than Arshad Warsi. Bringing to the screen his unique style and charm, he made sure to elevate the entertainment quotient. The first edition of the show took television by storm by bringing a new concept to Indian viewers. It saw participation from an interesting line-up of celebrities.
Salil Ankola, Kashmera Shah, Rakhi Sawant, Rupali Ganguly, Ravi Kishan, Amit Sadh, Aryan Vaid, Bobby Darling, Deepak Parashar, Rahul Roy, Anupama Verma, Carol Gracias, Ragini Shetty, Deepak Tijori, and Baba Sehgal locked horns with each other to bag the prestigious title. However, the one who emerged victorious among all was a renowned Bollywood personality.
No prizes for guessing! Rahul Roy bagged the Bigg Boss season 1 trophy. While the 59-year-old star clinched the top position, Carol Gracias became the runner-up.
For the unversed, Rahul entered the Hindi film industry with a bang with Aashiqui. The Mahesh Bhatt directorial is best known for its chartbuster music, composed by Nadeem–Shravan. The movie not only garnered positive reviews but also emerged as a commercial success at the Box Office.
Aashiqui also starred Anu Aggarwal, Avtar Gill, Tom Alter, and Reema Lagoo in pivotal roles. The romantic drama became the best-selling Bollywood album at the time of its release.
Majhdhaar, Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare, Pyar Ka Saaya, Junoon, and Jaanam are considered to be the best theatrical works of Rahul. Interestingly, he enjoys more than 10 lakh followers on Instagram, where he keeps them engaged by sharing regular posts.
Curated by Raghav Jaitly!