Big Boss Kannada is the Kannada version of Big Boss Hindi reality show telecast on the Colors channel available in Kannada-language-region. The fifth season announced musician Chandan Shetty as winner while salesperson Diwakar walked home taking runner-up trophy at the show’s grand finale on Sunday evening. And for the first time, a runner-up at Big Boss Kannada was sent home with a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.

Big Boss Kannada 5 had its share of dramatic and tensed moments between the contestants. After spending 100 days inside the house, Chandan was thrilled to win the show and was seen singing songs. When host Sudeep asked the other participants, who were present at the finale, they were of the opinion that Diwakar should win the trophy so that all his financial problems are solved.

Chandan who belongs to Sakleshpur received the winner’s trophy and a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh. He said, “I would like to thank my music guru Arjun Janya on this occasion. He is the one who identified me as a singer and turned me into a rapper”.

The Big Boss Kannada, eventually gained popularity and reached at number one show in South India having higher TRPs than its contemporaries. Let us revisit the winners of all the five seasons:

1. Vijay Raghavendra, Season 1 (2013)

Vijay Raghavendra (Photo Credits: Vijay Raghavendra/Facebook)

Vijay Raghavendra was the winner of the first season and since then has been on a creative high. He is currently busy with his directorial Kismat and also on several other projects lined-up for later this year.

2. Akul Balaji, Season 2 (2014)

Akul Balaji (Photo Credits: Akul Balaji/Facebook)

Akul Balaji who was a strong contender on the show earned the trophy in the second season. He entered the house in this season in-order-to encourage the contestants and also promote his new dance reality show ‘Master Dancer’ that will go on-air on February 5.

3. Shruti Prakash, Season 3 (2015-16)

Shruti Prakash (Photo Credits: Tamil Actress/Facebook)

Shruti won the third season thereby fulfilling her daughter’s dream. She is a multi-lingual star actress and politician who has been cast in more than 150 films.

4. Pratham Season 4 (2016-17)

Pratham (Photo Credits: Twitter)

The fourth season was won by actor Pratham who last year was reported to attempt suicide while coming live on Facebook.

5. Chandan Shetty, Season 5 (2017-18)

Chandan Shetty (Photo Credits: Chandan Shetty/Facebook)

Chandan Shetty is the winner of season 5. Chandan was always clear with his strategies during his entire tenure inside the house. The rapper continued to enjoy great rapport with his fellow contestants and hopes to continue the bond outside the house.

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