While Bigg Boss 16 ended years ago, its alumni remain in the headlines:
The season was hosted by Salman Khan for the 13th time. Major Highlights & Themes Bigg Boss 16 Today
As of today, , Bigg Boss 16 is a concluded season of the popular Indian reality show. It originally aired from October 1, 2022 , to February 12, 2023 . Season Overview While Bigg Boss 16 ended years ago, its
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary (2nd runner-up), Archana Gautam (4th place), and Shalin Bhanot (5th place). One of the most famous friend groups in
Rapper MC Stan (Altaf Shaikh) emerged as the winner, securing the trophy, a prize of ₹31.8 lakh, and a car. Runner-up: Shiv Thakare finished as the first runner-up.
One of the most famous friend groups in show history, consisting of Shiv Thakare, Sajid Khan, MC Stan, Abdu Rozik, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, and Sumbul Touqeer Khan.
This was the first season where the theme "Bigg Boss himself will play" was introduced, with the host and show making more active interventions in the game. Current News (April 2026)