Bigg Boss 12 has finally got its winner. After a roller-coaster ride that the fans witnessed during the twelfth season of Salman Khan's reality show, the result was not really surprising. Dipika Kakar took away the BB12 trophy and the winner amount of Rs 30 lakh home and her fans were ecstatic. The Sasural Simar Ka actress had her share of fights, tasks and emotional moments in the house and was easily one of the strongest contestants in the house. So, take a look at TV diva's life before emerging as a winner. Here's all you need to know about Bigg Boss 12 winner- Dipika Kakar. Bigg Boss 12 Winner: Dipika Kakar Beats Sreesanth And Walks Away With The Trophy.

Claim to Fame

Before becoming an actress, she was reportedly an air hostess in Jet Airways. Dipika first became a household name with the TV serial named ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ where she played Simar. Later, she managed to win the hearts of the fans with her dance moves in the Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 8 followed by Nach Baliye. Her ‘filmy’ wedding pictures with Shoaib were also raged on the internet.

Controversies

Sasural Simar Ka was slammed by many of them for the bizarre content shown in the serial. Her character was shown turning into a fly which received a lot of backlashes everywhere. Bigg Boss 12: 'Dipika Kakar Proved Goodness Can Go A Long Way', Fans Tweet Congratulatory Messages For The Winner.

Family Life

Dipika's father was an army officer and she has two more sisters. Before entering the industry, she was married to Raunak Samson in 2002. However, the former couple got divorced in 2008. In 2018, she got married to actor Shoaib Ibrahim. There was a lot of discussion over getting converted to Islam and changing her name into Faiza. Bigg Boss 12: Dipika Kakar’s First Interview After Winning - Here’s What She Has to Say.

Pictures

Isn't Dipika Kakar beautiful?

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Dipika Kakar will sure go a long way on Bigg Boss 12

 

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The simpler the better!!!❤❤❤ #pastel #simple #rustic #photoshoot

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Dipika Kakar is lovely

 

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❤ Photography : @theglamwedding_getthelook Outfit : @aliyafashionhouse

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Dipika Kakar is a romantic at heart

Dipika Kakar will surely be a strong contestant

 

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Her eyes betrayed her the most!!! could never keep a secret... they reflected all that was inside her...

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As Dipika Kakar wins the show, the second runner-up was her 'bhai' S Sreesanth. The third runner-up was Romil Choudhary. On the other hand, Deepak Thakur chose to take away the cash of Rs 20 lakh and quit the show. Coming back to Dipika Kakar, are you happy with the decision?

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