Karan Johar's Bigg Boss OTT grand premiere: As it happened

From Monday-Saturday, Bigg Boss OTT episodes will air at 7 pm on Voot and on Sunday, at 8 pm.

Pic courtesy: Twitter/Voot Select

New Delhi: The premiere of the most-awaited reality show Bigg Boss OTT hosted by Karan Johar is finally here and fans cannot contain their excitement! The show will feature many interesting contestants such as Neha Bhasin, Akshara Singh, Zeeshan Khan, Ridhima Pandit, Raqesh Bapat, Karan Nath, and many more.

Bigg Boss OTT, which will stream on Voot, will introduce a 'janta' factor. The new format will give the common man the uncommon powers of "Bigg Boss OTT" by enabling them to handpick contestants and the contestants' stay, tasks, and exit from the show.

This is the first time the reality show will have a special digital segment. After the completion of the digital exclusive, the show will move seamlessly into Colors with the launch of Season 15 of 'Bigg Boss'.

That's all for tonight on Bigg Boss OTT grand premiere. The show is available to watch 24/7, stay tuned for all updates on the big daddy of reality shows here!

08 August 2021

23:18 IST

Divya and Pratik have a heated argument. Karan Johar asks Pratik to lower his voice and his calm his tone down.

23:06 IST

Divya Agarwal is here to spice up the show with her contagious energy. 

Contestant #12 - This heartthrob is all set to steal your hearts! Kya woh gharwalon ka dil bhi jeet paaegi?@justvoot @BiggBoss @karanjohar #ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect pic.twitter.com/O4b3mb4EJg

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

22:58 IST

Pratik Sehajpal tells Akshara that he doesn't follow anyone and only listens to his heart. Askhara chooses Pratik as her partner and forms a connection with him.

22:53 IST

Akshara Singh wins the audience over with her confidence and charm!

Contestant #11 - Romance ki rani, action ka ikka - #AksharaSingh is the whole package! Which side of her do you like more?@justvoot @BiggBoss @karanjohar #ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #Voot #BBOTT pic.twitter.com/9KMjwsqpVF

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

22:45 IST

Moose chooses Nishant Bhat as her partner in the show! Pratik is once again sidelined. Moose enters the Bigg Boss OTT house and bonds with the girls.

22:38 IST

Moose Jattana impresses the boys with her super cute and sweet voice. 

Contestant #10 - Yeh ladki hai dumdaar! Kya #MooseJattana halla bolegi gharwaalo par?@justvoot @karanjohar @BiggBoss @#ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect pic.twitter.com/RkUaQWy1Yu

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

22:28 IST

WHAT? Pratik Sehajpal and Milind Gaba try to win Neha over by walking the ramp in high heels. Next, they don wigs and dance around for the singer to win her over.

22:22 IST

Actress Malaika Arora advises Neha Bhasin to choose a partner who is as open and vibrant as she is.

22:18 IST

Singer Neha Bhasin enters the stage and talks about her OTT fashion sense and emotions.

Contestant #9 - Koyal jaisi awaaz, sherni jaisa andaaz! Will #NehaBhasin be able to charm the housemates like she's charmed her fans?@justvoot @BiggBoss @karanjohar #ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #Voot #BBOTT pic.twitter.com/yNigHtLBNq

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

22:06 IST

Malaika Arora advises Urfi Zaved to choose a contestant who is strong as she has a bold personality. Urfi selects Zeeshan and Karan from the lot. Now, the two men have to perform push-ups with Urfi sitting on top of them.

21:55 IST

Urfi Zaved enters the show with a big bang! Check out her Over The Top outfit.

Contestant #8 - So hot that paraa chadh jaaega - ghar ki vibe ka bhi aur contestants ke dimaag ka bhi! Comment with a agar aapka dil already dhak-dhak kar raha hai.@justvoot @BiggBoss @karanjohar #ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #BBOTT pic.twitter.com/c0pjKnbY1o

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

21:51 IST

Shamita Shetty, in a stunning red dress, enters the Bigg Boss OTT house, explores the colourful decor on the house.

The first connection is announced - #ShamitaShetty and #RaqeshBapat! Comment with a  if you're already a fan.

Watch them together in the #BiggBossOTT Premiere live: https://t.co/nByfQUFrN7#ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #BBOTT #BBOtt24x7 pic.twitter.com/SbJ29nzMnK

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

21:46 IST

Raqesh Bapat and Karan Nath whip up Bhelpuri for Shamita Shetty. The actress decides to create a connection with Raqesh. The show's FIRST connection!

21:38 IST

Shamita Shetty reveals that she cleaned her home by herself 2 months ago. The actress tells Karan that she would sacrifice nothing in the Bigg Boss OTT house. Malaika Arora advises Shamita to get a caring connection who is gentle and sweet with her.

21:33 IST

BIG NEWS! Shamita Shetty enters the show, confirms herself as a contestant in the show!

Contestant #7 - Yeh khel #ShamitaShetty pehle khel chuki hai and she is back! On a scale of 1-10, what will her OTT level be?@justvoot @BiggBoss @karanjohar #ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #Voot #BBOTT pic.twitter.com/yf5cYCaeRo

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

21:21 IST

Pratik tries to swoon Malaika Arora, says he loves her teeth the most. He also reveals that he has a BIG crush on the actress and a small crush on Karan Johar. On the other hand, Raqesh says that he hasn't flirted with people on-demand before. 

21:17 IST

Malaika reveals why she's arrived on the Big Boss OTT show. Actress says she's here to check their flexibility in all aspects of the male contestants' lives.

21:15 IST

Bollywood stunner Malaika Arora entices audiences with her stunning dance performance.

21:13 IST

A cold war brewing between Pratik Sehajpal and Zeeshan Khan, Karan Nath?

Abhi toh pehla dinn hai and jhagda shuru ho gaya hai! What are #PratikSehajpal and #ZeeshanKhan fighting about?
Watch the #BiggBossOTT Premiere live to find out: https://t.co/nByfQUFrN7#ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #BBOTT #BBOtt24x7 pic.twitter.com/6pYlNSWvuR

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

21:03 IST

Pratik Sehajpal does 'shayari' on stage, talks about karma. The actor has a light-hearted back and forth with Zeeshan Khan. Karan intervenes before things get too heated.

21:01 IST

Watch out for the dashing and handsome Karan Nath.

Contestant #5 Inki ek smile se poora ghar chamak uthega! Comment with a  if he's already brightened your day! #ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #BBOTT #Voot pic.twitter.com/anCAmLr5ty

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

20:48 IST

Karan Wahi and Arjun Bijlani play a game of 'bird fly' with Karan Johar. A puzzled Karan tries to understand the rules of the game.

#KaranJohar has met his match in #KaranWahi and #ArjunBijlani! Kya charcha ho rahi hai?

Watch the #BiggBossOTT Premiere live: https://t.co/nByfQUFrN7#ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #BBOTT #BBOtt24x7 pic.twitter.com/4stZXRWN9G

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

20:41 IST

Nishant Bhat talks about gossiping on WhatsApp groups. Do you think he was the OTT factor?

Contestant #4 - Dance toh unki nas-nas mein hai but will #NishantBhatt be able to make the housemates dance to his tunes?@justvoot @BiggBoss @karanjohar @nishantbhat07#ItnaOTT #BiggBossOTT #BiggBossOTTVootSelect #VootSelect #Voot #BBOTT pic.twitter.com/sgEkHQivY2

— Voot Select (@VootSelect) August 8, 2021

20:34 IST

Choreographer Nishant Bhat sets the stage on fire with an energetic dancer performance with Arjun Bijlani and Karan Wahi.

20:32 IST

Milind Gaba goes to the connection zone. #StayConnected

Look who’s here! 
So excited to have Milind Gaba in the #BiggBossOTT house!! pic.twitter.com/LfkDgrkrkO

— Voot (@justvoot) August 8, 2021

20:29 IST

Milind Gaba croons a popular song from Karan Johar's movie - Kuch Kuch Hota in Punjabi.

20:24 IST

Singer Milind Gaba enters the show with a bass-thumping song, blows the audience away. Gaba says that his Punjabi heritage automatically makes him OTT!

20:22 IST

The concept of the show is 'making connections', Karan Johar explains to Zeeshan. The director asks Zeeshan to join Raqesh at the connection centre.

20:19 IST

Zeeshan Khan requests Karan Johar to wear a bathrobe and dance to some Bollywood tunes. 

20:14 IST

Actor and vlogger Zeeshan Khan enters the stage in the most Over The Top way. Khan talks about his vlog where he was seen trying to board a flight in his bathrobe.

20:04 IST

First contestant Raqesh Bapat dances to Jab Se Tere Naina, swoons the audience. Karan Johar gives him a hearty introduction, welcomes him to Bigg Boss OTT.

19:54 IST

Bigg Boss OTT host Karan Johar makes a grand entry on stage wearing a leopard print jacket.