Bigg Boss 20 has welcomed its first wild card contestant, Manish Goel, bringing a familiar face from Indian television into the reality show. With a career spanning around 25 years, the actor has appeared in several popular television serials and reality programmes. His entry has sparked interest among viewers who want to know more about his professional journey and television career.
Who Is Manish Goel?
Manish Goel is an established television actor who has worked across multiple genres during his career. He began his acting journey in 1996 with Yeh Hai Raaz and subsequently appeared in shows such as Just Mohabbat, CID and Hip Hip Hurray.
He gained wider recognition in 2000 through the popular television serial Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. Over the years, he continued to feature in several well-known shows, including Ghar Ek Mandir, Rishey Zameen Ke, Love Mein Kabhi Kabhi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Mehndi Tere Naam Ki, Bhabhi, Saara Akaash, Devi and Kumkum.
His television credits also include Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya Dhan, Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni and Ajeeb, among other projects. More recently, he appeared in Anupamaa, where he portrayed Raghav Singh.
Manish Goel’s Reality Show Journey
Apart from acting in television dramas, Manish Goel has participated in several reality shows. His appearances include Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari, the first season of Nach Baliye, Say Shava Shava, Big Memsaab, Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki, Zara Nachke Dikha and Ustaadon Ka Ustaad.
His experience across different television formats adds another dimension to his career as he enters the Bigg Boss 20 house. The reality show will introduce him to a new audience while giving viewers an opportunity to see him outside his usual scripted roles.
Bigg Boss 20: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi Appear on Weekend Ka Vaar
In a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode, actors Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi appeared on the show to promote their film Prahaar. During their visit, they also named Qazi Touqeer as their favourite contestant.
The episode brought additional attention to the contestants as the season continued with new developments inside the house.
Is Shannon K Also Entering Bigg Boss 20?
Meanwhile, singer Shannon K has emerged as a potential wild card entrant, according to speculation circulating on social media and in media reports. She is the daughter of popular singer Kumar Sanu but has pursued her own career in the music industry as an international artist.
Shannon K is known for songs such as Not My Shade, Give Me Your Hand, Antidote, Run, 9 to 5 and OMT.
However, reports about her possible participation in Bigg Boss 20 remain unconfirmed. No official announcement has been made regarding her entry into the reality show.