The winner of Bigg Boss Season 16 was announced on February 12, 2023, during the finale show hosted by Salman Khan. A total of 17 contestants participated in the show, with the top 5 contestants being Priyanka Choudhary, MC Stan, Archana Gautam, Shiv Thakare, and Shaln Bhanot.
MC Stan, also known as Altaf Shaikh, emerged as the winner and took home the Bigg Boss trophy along with a prize of over Rs 31 lakh. Shiv Thakare was the first runner up, followed by Priyanka Choudhary as the second runner up.
Before the winner’s name was announced, social media was filled with predictions. Many people believed that Priyanka would be the winner due to her popularity and winning the MyGlamm contest. However, MC Stan emerged as the victor, much to the delight of his fans.
The finale of Bigg Boss Season 16 was watched by millions of fans on TV channel Colors and OTT platform Voot. The show had been a huge success and provided entertainment and drama for the audiences throughout its duration. The finale marked the end of the season and the crowning of a deserving winner in MC Stan.
Bigg Boss Winner Overview
Show Name | Bigg Boss |
Total Seasons | 16 |
Television Channel | Colors TV |
OTT Platform | Voot Select App |
16th Season Starting Date | 1st October 2022 |
Grand Finale | 12th February,2023 |
Winner | MC Stan |
2nd Position | Shiv Thakare |
3rd Position | Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary |
Eliminated | Archana Gautam |
Prize Money 💵 1st | ₹31 Lakh 80 Thousand , Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS Car |
Total Contestants | 16+ Contestants |
Show Host | Salman Khan |
Category | Entertainment |