Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Dipika Kakkar Reveals Big Boss Challenges and Past Pressure
A TV actress named Dipika Kakkar recently shared a story about her time on a reality show called Bigg Boss.
She said that the people who make the show wanted her to join for four years in a row!
At first, she was scared to go on the show, which is why it took her so long to agree.
She felt like she was in charge and could get them to do what she wanted.
Dipika also mentioned that in the season she did, her biggest worry was not being with her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, and not being able to talk to him.
Besides talking about the show, Dipika also recently shared that she has been dealing with cancer and had to have a big part of her liver removed.
Actress Dipika Kakkar revealed that she faced significant challenges and applied pressure tactics with Bigg Boss makers before agreeing to participate.
She received offers to join Bigg Boss for four consecutive years but was initially hesitant due to fear.
Kakkar stated that a major challenge during her Bigg Boss 12 participation was not being with her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, and the inability to communicate with him.
She emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 12, defeating strong contestants like Sreesanth.
Recently, Kakkar also disclosed her cancer diagnosis and the subsequent surgery where 40% of her liver was removed.
- Who
- TV actress Dipika Kakkar
- What
- Revealed the challenges and her pressure tactics with Bigg Boss makers before joining the show, and discussed her recent cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- When
- Recently, in a podcast by Bharti Singh; discussed her Bigg Boss 12 experience.
- Where
- On Bharti Singh's podcast; The context is her participation in Bigg Boss.
- Why
- To share her experiences and insights about her journey, including her challenges in joining Bigg Boss and her recent health battle.
Dipika Kakkar's Perspective
Show Makers' Perspective
Decision to Join Bigg Boss
Dipika Kakkar's Perspective
Dipika Kakkar was initially hesitant to join Bigg Boss due to fear and took a long time to decide, considering it a big challenge.
Show Makers' Perspective
The show makers offered Dipika Kakkar the opportunity to join Bigg Boss for four consecutive years, indicating their persistent interest in having her on the show.
Control and Negotiation
Dipika Kakkar's Perspective
Dipika Kakkar felt she had a lot of control over the Bigg Boss makers, making them dance to her tune ('apni ungliyon par nachaya').
Show Makers' Perspective
The show makers were persistent in their offers for four years, suggesting they were actively trying to recruit her for the show.
- Actress
- Dipika Kakkar
- Show
- Bigg Boss
- Previous Winning Season
- Bigg Boss 12
- Challenge in Bigg Boss 12
- Not being with Shoaib Ibrahim and not being able to talk to him.
- Recent Health News
- Undergoing treatment for cancer, with 40% of her liver removed.
