Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Manish Goel Enters Bigg Boss 20 as First Wildcard Contestant
Manish Goel is an actor who has worked in television and films for many years.
He appeared on Bigg Boss 20 and first acted as if he had come to promote a project.
Salman Khan then told the housemates that Goel would stay as a contestant.
This made him the season’s first wildcard contestant.
The articles place the announcement around October 9 and 10.
Goel has acted in shows such as Bhabhi and Anupamaa.
In Anupamaa, he played Raghav Singh.
He also competed on Nach Baliye with his wife, Poonam Narula, and they came second.
One article says a preview suggested another wildcard might enter, but it did not confirm who that person was.
Manish Goel first appeared on Bigg Boss 20 pretending to promote an upcoming project before Salman Khan revealed he was joining as a contestant.
Khan introduced Goel during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode on October 9; another article describes the announcement as taking place on October 10.
Goel is an Indian television and film actor whose career spans more than two decades; one article says he began working in television in 1996.
His cited credits include Bhabhi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Anupamaa, where he played Raghav Singh.
Goel competed with his wife, Poonam Narula, on Nach Baliye’s first season, finishing as runners-up, and won Welcome, Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013.
- Who
- Manish Goel, introduced by Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan.
- What
- Goel entered the show as its first wildcard contestant after initially presenting himself as a guest promoting a project.
- When
- During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode on October 9, with another article describing his introduction on October 10.
- Where
- The Bigg Boss 20 house.
- Why
- His entry was presented as a new twist in the competition.
Viewers expecting limited disruption
Viewers anticipating more drama
Effect of Goel’s entry on house dynamics
Viewers expecting limited disruption
One social media user predicted Goel would not cause much trouble or significantly change the house dynamics.
Viewers anticipating more drama
The articles describe his wildcard entry as adding a new twist, while another viewer expected a separate, later wildcard entrant to cause chaos.
- Bigg Boss 20 role
- Season’s first wildcard contestant
- Introduction
- Salman Khan announced Goel’s entry during Weekend Ka Vaar; sources cite October 9 and October 10.
- Career
- More than two decades in entertainment; one article says he began television work in 1996.
- Television credits
- Bhabhi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Anupamaa
- Anupamaa role
- Raghav Singh
- Nach Baliye
- Finished as runners-up with wife Poonam Narula in the first season.
- Other reality-show achievement
- Won Welcome, Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013.
- Film work
- Credits mentioned include Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein, Hanak and the short film Azaan.
