MUMBAI: After delivering exceptional drama and entertainment for three months running, Colors’ marquee reality show Bigg Boss 14 went out with a bang on Sunday night. The show’s latest edition saw many popular contestants fight tooth and nail to win the battle but overcoming all odds, Rubina Dilaik emerged as the ultimate winner and was conferred with a trophy and prize money of Rs 36 lakh.
Host Salman Khan was in his element as he turned the grand finale into a memorable one, welcoming a slew of guests including Ritiesh Deshmukh, veteran star Dharmendra, Nora Fatehi, Dance Deewane judges and host Tushar Kalia, Dharmesh Yelande and Raghav Juyal respectively. The evening was nothing short of an entertainment extravaganza marked by some fun acts, fiery dance performances and guest interactions.
“No amount of prep-work, mental strength or advice from former contestants or winners can actually get you ready for life inside the Bigg Boss house,” winner Rubina Dilaik said. “This house can make you or break you and I am glad that I mustered the strength to power through it all. Winning, finally, has left me speechless, filled with so much emotion as I not only walk out of this house as a winner but also with a renewed relationship with my husband. I would want to thank my family, friends, fans, Colors, Endemol and moreover Salman Khan for being my guiding light in this incredible journey.”
Viacom18 Hindi mass entertainment and kids TV network head Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “As drivers of entertainment, it is our constant endeavor to provide the best varity content to our viewers and yet another memorable season of Bigg Boss is a testimony to that. The pandemic posed many challenges but we overcame them in every sense and delivered a power-packed season. We thank our partners and sponsors for putting faith in us and for making this show a success. Heartiest congratulations to Rubina Dilaik and to all the contestants who gave a tough fight. As we draw curtains on Bigg Boss, we are set to launch another promising season of Dance Deewane on weekends and a passionate love story Bawara Dil on weekdays.”
Endemol Shine India CEO Abhishek Rege said, “Despite the current situation, we are quite thrilled to have had a very successful season of India’s biggest reality show. This season has definitely been harder, ensuring that we meet all the protocols and standards for safety, and we are committed to producing the best version of the show each year. I would like to thank all the contestants and congratulate Rubina on her win.”
The Bigg Boss finale saw a bevvy of stars descend and add to the entertainment and excitement for one last time. The finalists in Bigg Boss, too, lit up the evening with some spectacular performances. Flagging off the night with a jaw-dropping performance were Rubina Dilaik and Rahul Vaidya. Aly Goni and Rahul Vaidya, the Jai and Veeru of Bigg Boss performed to the iconic Sholay number. Rakhi Sawant bedazzled everyone with smashing dance numbers.
Making it a grand night, veteran actor Dharmendra graced the stage and shared some anecdotes with Salman Khan and entertained the audience. Welcoming the new season of Dance Deewane, judges Tushar Kalia and Dharmesh Yelande along with host Raghav Jugal graced the occasion too. Adding to the fun and excitement, actor Ritesh Deshmukh also entered the house posing as Rakhi’s 'husband' Ritiesh! Setting the stage on fire, quite literally, was Norah Fatehi who performed the iconic Garmi step along with Salman Khan. Artists from Colors’ fiction shows were also a part of the finale and added to the glamour of the episode.
