The season was hosted by Salman Khan for the 13th time. Major Highlights & Themes
One of the most famous friend groups in show history, consisting of Shiv Thakare, Sajid Khan, MC Stan, Abdu Rozik, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, and Sumbul Touqeer Khan.
Frequent clashes occurred between the "Mandali" and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary , as well as a heated rivalry between Shiv Thakare and Archana Gautam . Bigg Boss 16 Today
As of today, , Bigg Boss 16 is a concluded season of the popular Indian reality show. It originally aired from October 1, 2022 , to February 12, 2023 . Season Overview
This was the first season where the theme "Bigg Boss himself will play" was introduced, with the host and show making more active interventions in the game. Current News (April 2026) The season was hosted by Salman Khan for the 13th time
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary (2nd runner-up), Archana Gautam (4th place), and Shalin Bhanot (5th place).
Rapper MC Stan (Altaf Shaikh) emerged as the winner, securing the trophy, a prize of ₹31.8 lakh, and a car. Runner-up: Shiv Thakare finished as the first runner-up. As of today, , Bigg Boss 16 is
The season featured a complex "love triangle" involving Shalin Bhanot, Tina Datta, and Sumbul Touqeer, which Salman Khan eventually labeled as "fake".