By SRTeam Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 started on 28 July 2024 and concluded with a grand finale on 6 October 2024, airing on Colors Marathi and JioCinema.
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 Host
The show was hosted by the popular actor Riteish Deshmukh, who brought his charm and humour to the Marathi Bigg Boss house.
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 Winner
The winner of Season 5 was Suraj Chavan, a social media influencer and content creator. He lifted the trophy and also received a cash prize of ₹14.6 lakh, a ₹10 lakh jewellery voucher, and a two-wheeler vehicle.
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 Runner-Up
The first runner-up was Abhijeet Sawant, a renowned singer and the first winner of Indian Idol. He ended up as the runner-up of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5.
Top Five Finalists
The top five contestants who reached the grand finale included:
- Suraj Chavan (Winner)
- Abhijeet Sawant (1st Runner-up)
- Nikki Tamboli (3rd place)
- Dhananjay Powar (4th place)
- Ankita Prabhu-Walawalkar (5th place).
Notably, before the final showdown, Jahnavi Killekar walked out by taking a ₹9 lakh cash prize, becoming the 5th runner-up.
Contestants Overview
Season 5 featured 17 contestants. Here are some of the key participants:
- Suraj Chavan – Social media influencer (Winner)
- Abhijeet Sawant – Singer and performer (Runner-up)
- Nikki Tamboli – Film actress and well-known in Hindi reality shows (3rd place)
- Dhananjay Powar – Social media influencer and YouTuber (4th place)
- Ankita Prabhu-Walawalkar – Social media influencer (5th place)
- Jahnavi Killekar – Classical dancer (walked with ₹9 lakh)
- Other original entrants included Paddy Kamble, Nikhil Damle, Yogita Chavan, Ghanshyam Darvade, Aarya Jadhao, and Purushottam Dada Patil.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 was full of excitement, emotions, and engaging personalities. Suraj Chavan’s win felt like a triumph for the everyday creator, while Abhijeet Sawant impressed many with his consistency. The mix of celebrities and influencers made the season a colorful and entertaining journey. Riteish Deshmukh’s hosting added warmth and fun to the chaos inside the house.