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Hazel Keech, Tanisha: Meet the Bigg Boss 7 contestants

Last updated on: September 13, 2013 12:50 IST

Image: Hazel Keech
Rajul Hegde in Mumbai

Here's a look at the line-up of contestants for Bigg Boss Saath 7.

Hazel Keech

Hazel played Kareena Kapoor's best friend in the Salman Khan starrer blockbuster Bodyguard. 

Salman Khan, who played the main lead in the movie, is said to be her close friend.

Gauhar Khan

Image: Gauhar Khan

Model-turned-actress Gauhar Khan, who was seen in hit films like Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year and Ishaqzaade, had participated in the popular celebrity dance TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, where she was one of the most voted for contestants.

Pratyusha Banerjee

Image: Pratyusha Banerjee

Pratyusha stepped into the shoes of popular child star Avika Gor as the grown-up Anandi in the TV serial Balika Vadhu but has been replaced in the daily soap. 

According to reports, she is now set to venture in films but before that happens, we get to see the bahu in the controversial reality show.

Kushal Tandon

Image: Kushal Tandon

Another probable is Kushal Tandon, better known as Virat in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.

He could show us his lesser known side on the show.

Apoorva Agnihotri and Shilpa Saklani

Image: Apoorva Agnihotri and Shilpa Saklani
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Apoorva made it big with Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin while his wife Shilpa starred in the soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

The couple was in the news in May 2012 for testing positive for drugs at a rave party.

Ratan Rajput

Image: Ratan Rajput

After a much-hyped swayamvar on TV in Ratan Ka Rishta, Ratan Rajput is back on the small screen as Amba in the new version of the mythological epic Mahabharat.

She has appeared in Radhka Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi and Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo.

Sangram Singh

Image: Sangram Singh
Photographs: Abhijit Mamunkar

Wrestler Sangram Singh has been approached for Bigg Boss 7 but is yet to sign the contract.

He has participated in another TV reality show titled Survivor India.

The wrestler is dating model-actress Payal Rohatgi.

Filmmaker J P Dutta has roped in the wrestler-turned-actor to do a role in his next, Border 2.

Tanisha Mukherji

Image: Tanisha Mukherji
Photographs: Abhijit Mamunkar

Tanisha (Kajol's younger sister) made her Bollywood entry with the horror thriller Sssshhh.

She also starred in Tango Charlie, Sarkar and Neal N Nikki but she failed to take her film career to greater heights like her sister.

Kamya Panjabi

Image: Kamya Panjabi

Kamya is best known for her negative roles in small screen shows such as Banoo Mein Teri Dulhan, Astitiva Ek Prem Kahani and many more.

The actor has apparently turned the Bigg Boss offer down but you never know...

VJ Andy

Image: VJ Andy

VJ Andy has hosted Get Gorgeous 3 on Channel V and Beauty and the Geek.

He was last seen in Welcome- Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki, another reality show.

Anita Advani

Image: Anita Advani
Photographs: Courtesy Dale Bhagwagar Media Group

To create the controversy it craves, the show might rope in Anita Advani, the former live-in partner of the late actor Rajesh Khanna, who was embroiled in a bitter legal battle with the Khannas over his inheritance.

Rajat Rawail

Image: Rajat Rawail

Filmmaker Rajat Rawail’s last film Ready was a big hit.

He has bagged the rights of a remake of Amitabha Bachchan’s Kalia. He also happens to be a good friend of Salman Khan, the show's host.