Rumors of India and Mumbai Indians cricketer Deepak Chahar joining the ongoing season of Bigg Boss have started spreading like wildfire. He recently featured in the show's promo alongside superstar Salman Khan.
Chahar was recently part of the Central Zone side that won the Duleep Trophy. However, he is currently not a regular in the Indian team and his appearance alongside the Bollywood superstar has sparked discussions on the cricketer's future plans.
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With the wildcard entrants for Bigg Boss 19 making their first appearances over the past few days, TSN explores whether the 33-year-old cricketer will be seen in the BB house.
Has Deepak Chahar entered Bigg Boss 19?
In the promotional video, Salman Khan discusses the next wildcard with Chahar. The cricketer termed the show more difficult than what he does on the field, citing the uncertainty in relations on the show.
"Stadium me jaaunga, thoda pitch dekhunga but chances bohot strong hai [I will go to the stadium and assess the pitch but the chances are very strong]," he further said about the potential of winning the show.
However, contrary to what the promo released on Sunday afternoon suggests, it is unlikely that he joins the Bigg Boss house this season. It is widely reported that his sister and model Malti Chahar is set to be revealed as the next wild card entry during the weekend's episode.
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Malti, 34, has previously been a participant and winner of numerous beauty pageants. She has also been seen supporting Chahar on the field, right from his Chennai Super Kings days.
On the other hand, Chahar is expected to continue his preparations for the Indian domestic season 2025/26, as he is all set to represent Rajasthan.
Which cricketers have been to Bigg Boss in the past?
Notably, a few famous cricketers have previously been to Bigg Boss as participants, including the former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds. S Sreesanth was also the first runner-up in season 12.
| Player | Season |
|---|---|
| Salil Ankola | 1 |
| Vinod Kambli | 3 |
| Andrew Symonds | 5 |
| Navjot Singh Sidhu | 6 |
| S Sreesanth | 12 |
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