Arshi Khan was a housemate on Bigg Boss 11 (Hindi) and Bigg Boss 14 (Hindi).
On Season 11, Arshi competed as one of the commoner contestants, instantly standing out with her flamboyant personality, trademark sarees, and unfiltered attitude. From the moment she entered, she was unapologetically herself — dramatic, witty, and unafraid to speak her mind. Though she initially came across as fiery and confrontational, her mix of boldness and humor soon made her one of the season’s biggest entertainers.
Early in the game, Arshi developed a light-hearted, flirtatious rapport with Hiten Tejwani, often teasing him playfully, which became one of the show’s running jokes. At the same time, she gravitated towards Vikas Gupta and Akash Dadlani, forming a fun yet strategic trio. Her alliance with Vikas deepened as she often defended him in heated arguments and referred to him as her brother, revealing a softer side beneath her dramatic exterior. However, Arshi’s journey was anything but smooth. Her clashes with Shilpa Shinde were some of the most intense fights of the season. In the early weeks, the two were at loggerheads over everything from chores to personal remarks, creating some of the most talked-about episodes of Bigg Boss 11. She also had frequent arguments with Hina Khan, often sparring with her over house duties and nominations. These verbal duels, combined with Arshi’s quick wit and sharp tongue, made her a central figure in the show’s drama.
As the weeks went on, viewers began to see more dimensions to her personality. While she remained the queen of one-liners like “Awaam sab dekhti hai” and often entertained with her over-the-top reactions, there were also moments of vulnerability, particularly when she opened up about her personal struggles and reconciled with Shilpa later in the season. Her glamorous sarees, emotional breakdowns, comic antics, and fierce stand-offs created a roller-coaster journey that kept audiences glued to their screens.
Despite her popularity and the entertainment she brought to the house, Arshi was evicted in the later weeks of the show, just short of the finale. Her exit shocked many fans and even her fellow housemates, who acknowledged that she had been one of the season’s most dynamic personalities. She left the house with her signature charm intact — remembered as a drama queen with heart.
On Season 14, Arshi would return to the show as a “Challenger". By then, she was no longer a newcomer; she walked back into the house as an experienced entertainer who knew how to stir up the game. Right from her entry, Arshi set the tone with her humor, mischievous remarks, and bold personality. She reunited with Vikas, but their relationship had soured since their earlier season. The two engaged in some of the season’s most explosive confrontations, trading accusations about their past friendship and gameplay. At one point, their heated conflict escalated to a physical incident when Vikas pushed her into the pool, creating a huge controversy and making headlines beyond the show.
Arshi also became known for teasing the existing contestants, especially Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla, with her trademark cheeky banter. While she sometimes crossed lines, her antics injected much-needed energy into the house, which had been criticized for being dull before the Challengers’ arrival. She struck a friendly chord with Rakhi Sawant, and together they brought back the comedic chaos that defined the early seasons of Bigg Boss. Her quick comebacks, fiery arguments, and glamorous saree looks once again made her a talking point both inside and outside the house. Although she didn’t make it to the finale in Season 14, Arshi’s stint as a Challenger was widely credited for reviving the show’s TRPs and entertainment factor mid-season. Fans appreciated her for staying true to her personality — fearless, dramatic, and full of spice — just as they had in her debut season.
Across both seasons, Arshi Khan cemented herself as one of the most unforgettable figures in the Bigg Boss franchise. Her journey is remembered for her iconic one-liners, signature sarees, unpredictable mood swings, and her unique ability to blend drama with humor. Whether as a full-time contestant in Season 11 or a Challenger in Season 14, she proved that she could command the spotlight and keep audiences hooked with her larger-than-life persona.
Biography[]
Player's History - Bigg Boss 11 (Hindi)[]
Nominations History[]
| Week | Nominated | Nominated By | Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hina Khan Shilpa Shinde |
Lucinda Nicholas Luv Tyagi Mehjabi Siddiqui Sabyasachi Satpathy Vikas Gupta |
Nominated |
| 2 | Shilpa Shinde | Shilpa Shinde | Saved |
| 3 | Position | Voted for | With Majority? |
| – | Luv Tyagi | No | |
| Nominated | Nominated by | Final Position | |
| Hina Khan Luv Tyagi |
– | – | |
| 4 | Benafsha Soonawalla | Benafsha Soonawalla (TS) | – |
| 5 | Pooja Jain | – | – |
| 6 | Benafsha Soonawalla Priyank Sharma |
– | – |
| 7 | Vikas Gupta (TS) | Shilpa Shinde (TS) | Saved |
| 8 | Ineligible |
– | |
| 9 | Bandgi Kalra Puneesh Sharma |
– | – |
| 10 | Hiten Tejwani | Priyank Sharma | Saved |
| 11 | Hiten Tejwani Luv Tyagi Priyank Sharma Shilpa Shinde |
Ineligible |
House Captain |
| Position | Voted to Save | With Majority? | |
| – | Hiten Tejwani | No | |
| 12 | Nominated | Nominated by | Final Position |
| No Nominations | Nominated | ||
Player's History - Bigg Boss 14 (Hindi)[]
Nominations History[]
| Week | Nominated | Nominated By | Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not in House | ||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
| 6 | |||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | |||
| 9 | |||
| 10 | No Nominations | Nominated | |
| 11 | Manu Punjabi Rahul Mahajan |
Aly Goni Jasmin Bhasin Manu Punjabi Nikki Tamboli Rahul Mahajan Rakhi Sawant Rubina Dilaik |
Nominated |
| 12 | Abhinav Shukla Rahul Mahajan |
Abhinav Shukla Nikki Tamboli |
– |
| 13 | Aly Goni Eijaz Khan |
Sonali Phogat | Nominated |
| 14 | No Nominations | – | |
| 15 | Sonali Phogat | – | – |
| 16 | No Nominations | – | |
| 17 | Nikki Tamboli Vikas Gupta |
Rakhi Sawant Vikas Gupta |
– |
| 18 | No Nominations | Nominated | |
Post Bigg Boss[]
- On April 21, 2021, Arshi tested positive for COVID-19.[1]
Trivia[]
References[]
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