The thirteenth season of the most awaited reality show in India, Bigg Boss, that thrives on controversies and chaos, has finally hit the TV screens tonight on September 29 and we can't contain our excitement! Unlike the previous season, this year, the makers have only roped in popular celebrities for Bigg Boss 13. With the 'only-celebrity' theme for this year's season, the audience will see some big names from the TV industry inside the house this time. Talking about celebs, Bollywood actress Koena Mitra is one of the contestants, who would get locked inside Bigg Boss house for 15 weeks, starting from today. Bigg Boss 13: From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Mouni Roy, Celebs Expected to Grace Salman Khan’s Show this Season

Koena Mitra, who has been missing from action for quite some time now, was last seen in Bengali movie Besh Korechi Prem Korechi in 2015. She made her Bollywood debut with an item number in Ram Gopal Varma's film Road (2004) and then she appeared in several other Bollywood films which include Musafir (2004), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) and Insaan (2005) among others. Bigg Boss 13: Is Rashami Desai The Highest Paid Contestant On Salman Khan’s Show This Year?

Well, this glamourous actresses of the 2000s were once the talk of the town. While Koena's debut film made an impact and brought her instant fame, stardom, however, was short-lived for this actress as she faded after a couple of average/hit films. However, the actress' participation in Salman Khan's controversial show may revive her career. Looks like, even she is hopeful to get big breaks post-Bigg Boss! Bigg Boss 13: From 2010 to 2019, Here’s What Salman Khan Has Been Earning Every Season!

On the personal front, Mitra, who was in a relationship with Mete Meral (who hails from Turkey), a senior pilot by profession, however broke-up with him in 2010. She a low profile about her break-up just how she kept her relationship under wraps for a long time. Earlier, Mitra was dating a model Rajeev Singh (winner of Gladrags Manhunt 2001). But it has been a long time since the two parted ways. Bigg Boss 13 Contestants: Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Sidharth Shukla, Koena Mitra and Other Celebrities Who May Enter the House This Season

Speaking of the controversial show, Koena Mitra was embroiled in a controversy too. She been sentenced to six months in prison, in a cheque-bounce case. Reportedly, Mitra borrowed Rs 22 lakh from Sethi over a period of time, but failed to return the entire amount. And when Mitra issued a cheque of Rs 3 lakh to Sethi to repay the loan, it was dishonoured by the bank. In 2013, Sethi filed a complaint to initiate proceedings against her under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Koena Mitra Gets Convicted in a Cheque Bouncing Case, Sentenced to Six Months in Jail

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Meanwhile, the new season of Bigg Boss will be entirely shot at Filmcity, Goregaon unlike Lonavala every year. According to reports, season 13 will start airing from September 29. A web portal quoted their source as saying, "Bigg Boss 13 will start telecasting from September 29 this time and given that the show is usually a 15-week affair, the Grand Finale is expected to be around January 12, 2020." Stay tuned to this space for more updates on Bigg Boss 13. Stay tuned!

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