Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 was the inaugural season of the Kannada-language version of the popular reality TV show Bigg Boss, which is based on the original Dutch show Big Brother. It aired in 2013, marking the beginning of the Bigg Boss Kannada franchise.
Here are some key details about Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1:
Host:
- Sudeep, a popular Kannada actor and director, was the host of the first season and continues to host subsequent seasons as well.
Broadcast:
- The show aired on ETV Kannada from March 24, 2013 to June 30, 2013.
Location:
- The house was set in Lonavala, Maharashtra, India, which is where the Hindi version of Bigg Boss is also filmed.
Winner:
- Vijay Raghavendra, a well-known Kannada actor, was the winner of the first season. He won a cash prize of ₹50 lakh.
Runner-up:
- Arun Sagar, an actor and comedian, was the first runner-up.
Contestants:
The show featured a mix of celebrities from different fields, including cinema, television, and comedy. Some of the notable contestants were:
- Vijay Raghavendra – Actor
- Arun Sagar – Actor and comedian
- Nikitha Thukral – Actress
- Chandrika – Actress
- Thilak Shekar – Actor
- Anushree – TV anchor
- Shweta Pandit – Actress
- Rohit Patel – Social activist
Format:
The show followed the same format as the international Big Brother show. Contestants were isolated from the outside world and lived together in a specially designed house for 3 months. They were continuously monitored by cameras and had to participate in weekly tasks. The contestants faced weekly eliminations, and the audience voted to decide who would be evicted and who would stay in the house.
The first season was a huge success and helped solidify the popularity of Bigg Boss in the Kannada television space.
