Bigg Boss Marathi is the Marathi-language adaptation of the famous global reality show Big Brother. Launched in 2018 on Colors Marathi, the show places celebrities (or semi-celebrities) together in a specially constructed house, cut off from the outside world, where they perform tasks, face nominations and evictions, all under public scrutiny. With each season, Bigg Boss Marathi has delivered entertainment, drama, emotional moments, controversies, and surprising winners who captured the hearts of viewers. Let’s explore the winners, runner-ups, hosts and more:
Show Format
Here’s how Bigg Boss Marathi works (based on the Wikipedia page and related sources):
- House & Isolation: A fixed group of housemates (celebrities from acting, TV, social media, etc.) live in a luxurious house isolated from the outside world. No contact with family, friends, media; limited communication only via controlled methods.
- Tasks & Duties: Housemates perform weekly tasks (both to earn budget/comfort and for entertainment value), sometimes group challenges, individual tasks, captain roles, etc. These tasks test physical, mental, emotional, social skills.
- Nomination & Eviction Rounds: Periodically, housemates nominate others for eviction. Those nominated are subject to public voting. Evictions happen weekly (or per schedule). Some special powers or wild cards might occur.
- Host / Presenter: A popular figure (often an actor) hosts weekend episodes or special segments (“Weekend Cha Daav”, “Weekend Chi Chavadi” etc.), interacting with evicted contestants, discussing affairs in the house, moderating conflicts.
- Finale & Winner: The season ends after a fixed number of days. In the Grand Finale, the top finalists face off; public votes decide the winner. The winner gets prize money, a trophy, and significant fame; sometimes other rewards like gifts.
Bigg Boss Marathi Winners, Runner-ups, Hosts
Here is a table summarizing the winners, runners-up, hosts, and key info for Bigg Boss Marathi Seasons 1 to 5:
| Season | Year(s) | Host | Winner | Runner-up |
| Season 1 | 2018 | Mahesh Manjrekar | Megha Dhade | Pushkar Jog |
| Season 2 | 2019 | Mahesh Manjrekar | Shiv Thakare | Neha Shitole |
| Season 3 | 2021 | Mahesh Manjrekar | Vishal Nikam | Jay Dudhane |
| Season 4 | 2022-2023 | Mahesh Manjrekar | Akshay Kelkar | Apurva Nemlekar |
| Season 5 | 2024 | Riteish Deshmukh | Suraj Chavan | Abhijeet Sawant |
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 1 (2018)
The first season of Bigg Boss Marathi premiered on 15 April 2018 and concluded on 22 July 2018. Hosted by actor Mahesh Manjrekar, the show brought 18 housemates into a specially built house in Lonavala. Megha Dhade, an actress with strong personality and emotional moments, won the season; Pushkar Jog was runner-up. Throughout the season, Megha maintained a balance of conflict and emotional vulnerability, which connected with the audience. The premiere set high viewership; the format found its Marathi audience, with drama, task performance, emotional dialogues and unfolding relationships making it engaging.
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2 (2019)
Season 2 began 26 May 2019 and concluded 1 September 2019. Again hosted by Mahesh Manjrekar, this edition featured 17 contestants. Shiv Thakare, known for humble attitude and strong social bonds in the house, emerged winner; Neha Shitole was the runner-up. Viewers saw rounds with more conflict, emotional backstories, vision to see how the contestants handle pressure. The tasks were tougher, and Shiv’s consistency, strategic nominating and likability gave him the edge. The show continued to solidify its place in Marathi households.
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 3 (2021)
Season 3 aired from 19 September 2021 to 26 December 2021. Host again was Mahesh Manjrekar. Vishal Nikam won the season, with Jay Dudhane as runner-up. This season had many memorable moments: friendships, conflicts, changing alliances. Vishal’s temperament and his performance in task challenges won fans. The audience response was strong, and the evictions were closely watched. The season also introduced new twists in nomination processes. It reinforced that more than theatrics, consistency and emotional connect matter.
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 4 (2022-23)
Season 4 ran from 2 October 2022 to 8 January 2023. Mahesh Manjrekar returned as host. Akshay Kelkar, an actor/model with a friendly yet competitive presence, won the season; Apurva Nemlekar was runner-up. This edition had more housemates (19), possibly increased tasks and more media attention. The public votes were tight; Akshay’s ability to remain composed under pressure, while also being entertaining, gave him an upper hand. The season maintained a balance of controversy and heartfelt moments.
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 (2024)
The fifth season began on 28 July 2024 and wrapped up on 6 October 2024. For the first time, Riteish Deshmukh hosted the Marathi version, marking a change from previous seasons. Suraj Chavan won the title, and Abhijeet Sawant was runner-up. Suraj’s persona—social worker / entrepreneur with down-to-earth behavior—resonated with the viewers. His humor, authenticity and strategy in house tasks got him ahead. The season also reportedly had very high TRP for the premiere and peaks during key episodes. The change of host was noticed and compared to previous seasons.