Mon Jan 20 12:07:57 UTC 2025: ## Karan Veer Mehra Wins Bigg Boss 18
**Mumbai, India** – Karan Veer Mehra has been crowned the winner of Bigg Boss 18, taking home a ₹50 lakh cash prize and a gold trophy. The grand finale, aired Sunday night on Colors TV and JioCinema, saw a dramatic showdown between Mehra and runner-up Vivian Dsena. Rajat Dalal finished in third place.
The finale was a star-studded affair, featuring appearances from Aamir Khan, who reunited with Salman Khan to recreate iconic scenes from their film *Andaz Apna Apna*. Akshay Kumar was scheduled to appear but reportedly left due to Salman Khan’s late arrival. The show also included performances from various contestants and celebrity guests, and promotions for upcoming films *Loveyapa* and *Laughter Chef*.
Throughout the night, viewers voted for their favorite contestant. The final voting lines were opened for a tense ten minutes before the winner was announced. Following his victory, Mehra expressed gratitude to his fans and family for their unwavering support. Dsena, in a post-finale interview, also thanked his fans and reflected on his journey in the house.
The Bigg Boss 18 season, which began with 23 contestants, lasted 104 days. While Mehra’s victory was celebrated by some, others took to social media to express their skepticism, questioning the outcome. The show concludes with Mehra adding his name to the list of Bigg Boss winners, who have received varying prize amounts in past seasons.