The Bengali edition of Bigg Boss has had a slower, more sporadic run compared to its Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu counterparts, with only two seasons airing on Colors Bangla so far — one hosted by screen legend Mithun Chakraborty, the other by actor Jeet. Here’s the complete breakdown of both.
Quick Reference: Both Winners
| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Aneek Dhar | Rudranil Ghosh | Mithun Chakraborty |
| 2 | 2016 | Joyjit Banerjee | Priya Paul | Jeet |
Season 1 (2013): Aneek Dhar
Bigg Boss Bangla’s debut season premiered June 17, 2013, on Colors Bangla, running 90 days with 15 housemates. Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty — already a familiar face to Indian reality TV audiences through his role as grandmaster on Dance India Dance — hosted the season. Singer Aneek Dhar was crowned the winner at the September 14, 2013, finale, with actor Rudranil Ghosh finishing as runner-up.
Season 2 (2016): Joyjit Banerjee
Season 2 arrived nearly three years later, premiering April 4, 2016, and running 98 days with 15 housemates under the tagline “Byata Dumukho.” Actor Jeet took over hosting duties for this installment, bringing a different energy to the format. The house drew a genuinely varied contestant pool — including actors, dancers, a singer, a comedian, a chef, and even a former Roadies contestant.
Joyjit Banerjee emerged as the winner at the July 15, 2016, finale, with Priya Paul finishing as first runner-up. Actress Rii placed as second runner-up, and singer Shilajit Majumder — who had also served as house captain and later “president” during the season — rounded out the top four as third runner-up.
Final Thoughts
With only two seasons to its name and a multi-year gap between them, Bigg Boss Bangla remains one of the less continuously produced regional editions of the franchise compared to its Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada counterparts. Still, both seasons drew notable names from Bengali film and television — from Mithun Chakraborty’s hosting debut for the format to Joyjit Banerjee’s win under Jeet’s stewardship — giving the Bengali edition its own distinct identity within the broader Bigg Boss universe.