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Manish Goel joins Bigg Boss 20 as first wildcard contestant
Actor Manish Goel, known for roles in Bhabhi and Anupamaa, entered Bigg Boss 20 as its first wildcard.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Television actor Manish Goel entered Bigg Boss 20 as the show's first wildcard contestant, according to india.com.
Goel, whose career spans more than twenty years, has appeared in a range of Hindi serials including Bhabhi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Devi, Bhagyalakshmi, Ayushman Bhava, Tantra, Hamari Wali Good News and most recently Anupamaa as Raghav Singh. He also participated in reality shows such as the first season of Nach Baliye with his wife Poonam Goel, finishing as runners‑up, and later appeared on Zara Nachke Dikha, Say Shava Shava, Ustaadon Ka Ustaad and the celebrity cooking competition Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki, which he won in 2013.
Beyond television, Goel has film credits including Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein, where he is also listed as a writer, and Hanak. He has also hosted the show BIG Memsaab, adding presenting to his résumé.
His entry into the reality‑show format of Bigg Boss introduces a new dynamic for the housemates, as Goel's extensive on‑screen experience may influence his approach to tasks, interactions and audience voting.
Key facts
- Manish Goel entered Bigg Boss 20 as the first wildcard contestant. (india.com)
- He is known for roles in Bhabhi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Anupamaa. (india.com)
- Goel participated in Nach Baliye with his wife Poonam Goel, finishing as runners‑up. (india.com)
- He won the celebrity cooking show Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013. (india.com)
- His film credits include Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein (also credited as writer) and Hanak. (india.com)
Sources
- [1] india.com — originally reported as “Bigg Boss 20: Who is Manish Goel? Meet actor and first wildcard contestant on Salman Khan’s show”
