Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 8

Bigg Boss 8, which merged into Bigg Boss Halla Bol!, was the eighth season of the Indian reality television series Bigg Boss, which premiered on TV channel Colors from 21 September 2014 and concluded on 3 January 2015 with five final contestants. Bigg Boss is the Indian edition of Big Brother. Salman Khan returned as the host of the series for the fifth time   and Snapdeal was chosen to be the new presenting sponsor after the end of Colors' five-year deal with Vodafone India for the series.

After the finale of season with five champions, Bigg Boss Halla Bol! a spin-off was launched on 4 January. It merged with the regular series and continued in the same house. Five contestants from previous seasons entered the house to compete with five crowned regular entrants of the season finale. Farah Khan became the new host as Salman bid adieu due to his filming schedule of Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Broadcast
The series premiered in India on network Colors on 21 September 2014. The series was also broadcast in Pakistan on ARY Digital beginning 28 September 2014, and was additionally broadcast in the United Kingdom on Colors UK beginning 21 September 2014.

House theme
The house for the eighth season was in Lonavala. It resembled the interior of an aircraft. After the first eviction the house was made available to the housemates. The physical layout of the house remained mostly unchanged from the previous series, however the house theme was changed to an Alpine chalet, with wood, fur and leather furnishings.

Secret society
On launch night, it was revealed that there was a place adjacent to the 'Plane crash' area known as 'The Secret Society.' Later, Deepshika, Pritam and Puneet were chosen by Bigg Boss to become cult celebrities who would live in the society in secret, away from the rest of the housemates, It was then announced that they would have the power to nominate housemates of their choice to face the first public vote and have immunity from nomination. On day 3, the secret society revealed itself to the viewers as per Bigg Boss' order and introduced themselves. On Day 5 Puneet was moved to plane crash area and later on Day 8 the other two secret society members Deepshika and Pritam joined him.

Bigg Boss Halla Bol
In the fifteenth week Bigg Boss announced that show had been extended for four weeks and unlike previous seasons crowned its five champions on 3 January concluding season 8 finale, where spin-off Bigg Boss Halla Bol launched and merged with the regular season.

The spin-off series officially launched on 4 January, with the five Halla Bol Challengers from previous seasons which includes Ajaz Khan, Sambhavna Seth, Mahek Chahal, Rahul Mahajan and Sana Khan. Sana Khan's entrance was disclosed later as a fifth challenger by production team. Before the official announcement only Ajaz Khan entered the house on Day 99. The new spin-off format of Champions and Challengers with ten contestants hosted by Farah Khan as contractually Salman Khan leaves the series after season finale.

Housemates status

 * : Diandra re-entered the house as a guest on day 100.

Housemates
The participants in the order of appearance and entered in house are:

Original entrants

 * Karishma Tanna - Model and actress. She is known for acting in the show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and film Grand Masti.
 * Sonali Raut - Model and film actress. She was earlier seen in the film The Xpose.
 * Upen Patel - Model and film actor from London. Upen has been in numerous Bollywood films such as 36 China Town and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.
 * Soni Singh - Television actress She has appeared in shows like Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya and Saraswatichandra.
 * Arya Babbar - Bollywood and Punjabi film actor Arya was seen in many films like Tees Maar Khan and Jatts In Golmaal. He is the son of Raj Babbar.
 * Diandra Soares - Model, anchor and fashion designer She is known for participating in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4.
 * Sushant Divgikar - Model, TV anchor and pageant contestant He is the winner and represented India at Mr Gay World 2014.
 * Gautam Gulati - Television actor He is known for his roles in Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajana and Diya Aur Baati Hum.
 * Sukirti Kandpal - Television actress and model. She is known for her roles playing as Dr Riddhima Gupta in Dill Mill Gayye and the romantic drama Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani.
 * Praneet Bhat - TV actor Praneet seen in shows like Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?. He was last seen in Mahabharat as Shakuni.
 * Natasa Stankovic - Model and Bollywood Actress from Serbia. She is known for appearing in the Bollywood film Satyagraha in an item song 'Aiyo Ji'.
 * Minissha Lamba - Bollywood Actress She has appeared in films like Yahaan and Bachna Ae Haseeno.
 * Deepshikha Nagpal - Actress She was last seen in Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon. She has also participated in Nach Baliye with her husband Keshav Arora.
 * Puneet Issar - Bollywood / Punjabi actor and director He is known for acting in Mahabharat
 * Pritam Singh - RJ. He is known for his show Bhabhi Ji.

Not-selected housemates

 * Sargun Mehta — Actress and model. She is known for playing Ganga in Balika Vadhu and participating in Nach Baliye 5.

Wild card entrants

 * Ali Quli Mirza - Singer. He is known for singing the song 'Bura Bura' from the film Bluffmaster!.
 * Renee Dhyani - Model. She is known for participating in MTV Roadies.
 * Dimpy Ganguly - Model and actress. She is the winner of Season 2 of India's rendition of The Bachelor. She has acted in shows Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajana and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
 * Nigaar Khan - Indian television actress mainly known for her portrayal of negative roles. She is known for acting in Kasamh Se.

Housemates allotment

 * The house area allotment was chosen by Bigg Boss.
 * Puneet was moved to the Plane Crash area as a result of the unanimous decision taken by all three members of the Secret Society as per Bigg Boss' order. They were to select the member who wasn't eligible for the society anymore.
 * Deepshika and Pritam were moved to the 'Plane Crash' area following Sonali's eviction interview.
 * As a result of winning the Hijack task Deepshika and her team were moved to the main house. Bigg Boss also later moved Praneet's team to the main house as a result of their impressive performance in the task.
 * Sonali entered the main house via the confession room after the housemates were done nominating.
 * Plane crash theme ended with all housemates inside the main house.

Nomination table



 * indicates that the Housemate was directly nominated for eviction.
 * indicates that the Housemate was granted immunity from nominations.