Exclusive pics! Inside Bigg Boss 16's circus-themed house

Bigg Boss 16 is all set to kickstart with Salman Khan returning as the host for the 13th time. Every year Bigg Boss manages to intrigue the audience with its unique theme and this season the contestants will see a circus-themed house. Before the grand premiere tonight, here are glimpses of the most coveted house styled in the vintage circus era with ‘BIGG BOSS’ as its ringmaster and a dream-like opulence. Designers Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar have curated an exquisite fantasyland this season. Here’s an inside glimpse of this one-of-a-kind circus and everything that is new this season.

GARDEN AREA AND LIVING ROOM

The main garden area has been styled as the backyard of a circus. The bathrooms have been fashioned as tents in the backyard of the circus. The house also has a glass cubicle area designated for contestants to sit and perhaps trade secrets. Two giant legs of Pinocchio rest above the cubicle and its feet serve as a seating area. The ‘BIGG BOSS’ house also has an ornate mezzanine floor and a ‘maut ka kuaa’. The dining area is a vibrant carousel and the confession room is a circus wagon. From clowns to a carousel, the house has all the components of a circus.

BEDROOMS

For the first time, there will be four separate bedrooms with each having a unique ambience and a certain set of amenities. Moving from the tradition of 15 seasons, this edition will spring an interesting twist with the bedrooms being ranked in a hierarchy of comfort. Gloomy and hell-like, the ‘Fire Room’ is a space of danger that will test the resilience of contestants. This room has low-lying beds, a common storage unit, and the least amount of comfort. In the ‘Black & White Room’ every element right from the floor, carpet, and table to the wall is in the shades of black and white. Straight out from a mimer’s world, this room has two sofas, two beds with storage, and a side table. Housing a private seating area, the ‘Cards Room’, has a mystifying vibe with large cards looming over its walls.

CAPTAIN ROOM

‘Captain Room’ is a huge and sumptuous space that has a jacuzzi, a huge and gorgeous bed, a private restroom, private seating, and many other comforts.

DINING AND CONFESSIONS

This season, the kitchen has a grand carnival-like setup embellished with marquee tassels, elephant paintings, and everything that denotes the circus era. A visual treat, the dining area is designed as a massive carousel placed at the centre of the house. Every year, the confession room witnesses contestants in their vulnerable element, and for Season 16, it has been shaped into an elaborate circus wagon.

Speaking about designing the house, Art Director Omung Kumar B. and Production Designer Vanita Omung Kumar jointly said, “This season, the BIGG BOSS house manifests into a circus for the first time. Growing up, many of us have seen how the circus captures the perfection and magic of human power and abilities. The theme is special for us because it symbolises overcoming barriers and hardships while entertaining the crowd. We love the world of ‘La La Land’ and it reflects in the way we’ve designed our own space. We were happy to draw parallels from our favourite wonderland for the BIGG BOSS house. Mirroring the flamboyant aesthetics that we treasure, the house has a few pieces of art and paintings hand painted by me (Omung Kumar B.). We’ve tried to bring out the world of fantasy, fun, sparkle, and magic with the interior of the house to revive the era of the vintage circus. We wish the contestants luck as they walk over tightropes, hang in balance, and put on a great show at the behest of the ultimate ringmaster BIGG BOSS.”