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20 years of Bigg Boss EXCLUSIVE: Amit Sadh gets NOSTALGIC about Season 1; recalls his FUN times with Ravi Kishan: What you guys are seeing now, I saw that 20 years ago!

The 20th season of Bigg Boss is currently underway, and it was exactly 20 years ago that the reality show first aired on Indian television. The inaugural episode premiered on November 3, 2006, with Arshad Warsi as the host. The show became an instant sensation as, for the first time, Indian viewers were introduced to a unique concept in which 15 contestants were confined to a house filled with cameras that recorded their every move. The contestants were made to perform unusual tasks, leading to drama, confrontations and controversies, all of which satisfied the voyeuristic curiosity of viewers. One of the most popular contestants on Bigg Boss Season 1 was Amit Sadh. Until then, he had appeared in daily soaps and the first season of Nach Baliye. However, Bigg Boss gave him much wider visibility and helped him become a household name. There was no looking back for the talented actor after that. Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Amit Sadh recently, as part of promotions for his upcoming film, Pratap. We asked him about the 20th anniversary of Bigg Boss first season and how he looks back at the experience. The dashing and talented actor, in his own style, said, I dont look back only! On a serious note, he then said, But it was a good experience. Ultimately, everything in life is an experience. We should enjoy and move forward. It was a great experience at that time. One of his co-contestants on Bigg Boss Season 1 was none other than Ravi Kishan. The actor-turned-MP has now become an internet sensation after several of his clips went viral on social media. When reminded of Ravi Kishans newfound internet popularity, Amit Sadh smiled and said, Oh yes, Ravi Kishan was there. I remember having a great time and a great laugh with him. What you guys are seeing now, I saw that 20 years ago! The energy, the bundle of love, the masti and the fondness that he has for everyone. I just love him! In a way, Bigg Boss marked the beginning of Ravi Kishans journey towards becoming a national sensation. Until then, he was largely known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema, though he had also appeared in several Hindi films. His stint on Bigg Boss introduced him to a much wider audience, and his iconic takiya kalam, Zindagi jhandva, phir bhi ghamandva, became famous across the country. Two decades later, Ravi Kishan has finally received the recognition and adulation he has long deserved. Besides Amit Sadh and Ravi Kishan, the other contestants on Bigg Boss Season 1 were Kashmera Shah, Rakhi Sawant, Rupali Ganguly, Aryan Vaid, Anupama Verma, Carol Gracias, Deepak Parashar, Rahul Roy, Salil Ankola, Deepak Tijori, Baba Sehgal and Ragini Shetty. The winner of the first season was Rahul Roy. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Amit Sadh expresses CONCERN for his co-star Tiger Shroff after shocking firing incident: He has my wishes and prayers