Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 20, 2025, 07:38 AM
Bigg Boss 18: The journey of TV's most popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 18' has ended. On January 19, 2025, in the grand finale, Salman Khan announced the winner of this season. Karanvir Mehra won the trophy. On stage, Salman handed over a glittering trophy and a prize money of Rs 50 lakh to Karan.Karanvir Mehra: Glittering trophy and prize money of Rs 50 lakhThis time the design of the 'Bigg Boss' trophy was something special. It was given the look of 'Double B' (BB), which symbolizes the short form of the show. Along with the trophy, Karan was also given a prize money of Rs 50 lakh. However, the prize money was higher in the initial seasons. During the start of the show in 2007, the winner of the first season, Rahul Roy, was given Rs 1 crore. Over time, the prize money was reduced and now for the last few seasons it has been stabilized at Rs 50 lakh.Vivian Dsena became the first runner-upThis season, Vivian Dsena was also very popular among the audience. With great gameplay and performance, he made it to the finale and became the first runner-up. Even though he could not win the trophy, his presence and game won the hearts of the audience.When did Bigg Boss 18 start?Like every year, this time also Salman Khan brought the show to entertain the audience for three months. 'Bigg Boss 18' started on 6 October 2024. The show, which ran for about three and a half months, kept the audience very engaged. Finally, this season went off-air with the finale episode on 19 January 2025.Tradition and history of 'Bigg Boss''Bigg Boss' is the most popular reality show on Indian television, which started in 2007. From the first season till now, the show has given entertainment, drama and countless memorable moments to the audience. From Rahul Roy to Karanvir Mehra, every season has created new stars and famous faces.Significance of Karanvir's victoryKaranvir Mehra's victory is the story of his patience, game strategy and unique personality. He proved himself amidst allegations, challenges and tension for three months. His victory is not just a trophy, but a proof that with patience and hard work, even the biggest obstacle can be overcome.While this season gave countless memories to the audience, for Karanvir Mehra this show became a golden chapter in his career. Now the audience is eagerly waiting for the next season, when Salman Khan will again say in his popular voice, 'Bigg Boss chahte hai…'.