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Standup comedian Munawar Faruqui lifts BB 17 trophy
After spending more than a hundred days in the Bigg Boss house, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was chosen as the winner of the 17th season. He defeated actor Abhishek Kumar and Mannara Chopra to win the finale.
In addition to the host Salman Khan and the finalists, the other contestants of the season, including Aishwarya Sharma and Neil Bhatt, Isha Malviya, Sana Khan, Khanzaadi, Soniya Bansal, Rinku Dhawan, Sunny Arya, and others had joined them. One will likewise get to observe performances by a few of them. The families of the finalists also joined the show yesterday.
Apart from the host, and the contestants during the grand finale; there were many special guests who came to entertain the housemates, as well as the audience. Let’s look at the top 3 contestants’ journeys in brief in the Bigg Boss 17.
Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui’s journey (the winner)
Munawar Faruqui’s stay in the “Bigg Boss 17” house was one of his most memorable experiences. He was the centre of attention from the beginning. His hurdles also was in favour of his game. His life was showcased like an open book, and got serious about his ex and his child.
Nonetheless, just like a mastermind, he hid those incidents that would draw negative attention. However, the entry of Ayesha Khan marked a turning point in his game. It seemed like he lost all his fans he gained over the years. But his fans have proved true loyalists, and the stand-up comedian admitted his mistakes, regaining their love.
Bigg Boss 17: Abhishek Kumar’s journey (the first runner-up)
Before Abhishek Kumar went into the house, he was known for his part in ‘Udaariyan’. Starting from the first episode, his journey has been like a roller coaster. He began on a controversial note and showed emotional vulnerability in his relationship with Isha Malviya.
But, the upheaval started when Isha’s boyfriend, Samarth Jurel entered the show. The balance of power completely changed. It peaked when Isha and Samarth provoked him so much that he slapped Jurel.
He was expelled right away, however, due to strong support from fans and viewers, he was brought back. And from that point onward, there was no going back for him. He was also offered the next season of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’.
Bigg Boss 17: Mannara Chopra’s journey (the second runner-up)
Mannara Chopra entered ‘Bigg Manager 17’ as Priyanka Chopra’s cousin, however, figured out how to cut a niche for herself on the show. With her antics, the actor, who had made her Bollywood debut with “Zidd,” immediately attracted attention in the house.
Her friendship with Munawar Faruqui was also one of the highlights of the show. The actress additionally showed versatility and despite many individuals commenting on her, she stayed solid. Her jolly nature has won hearts which got her a position in the top 3.
First Published: Jan 29 2024 | 12:00 PM IST
