Rithvik Dhanjani Denies Rumors of Participating in 'Bigg Boss 18'

Amidst the buzz surrounding Bigg Boss 18, actor Rithvik Dhanjani has refuted claims of his participation, calling it 'fake news'. The season, hosted by Salman Khan, features a unique 'Time Ka Tandav' theme. Khan's involvement has been a show staple since 2010.

The release of the promo for Bigg Boss 18 has generated considerable buzz, with multiple names being floated as potential contestants for the upcoming season, hosted by Salman Khan. Among those mentioned was actor Rithvik Dhanjani. However, the actor took to Instagram on Tuesday to dismiss the rumors of his involvement.

Rithvik wrote, 'Fake news alert!! It's not my cup of tea; it's too much work to get locked up, and I like it that way! Requesting the media please let's not make incorrect headlines with my name. There's enough good things to talk about.' The first promo, released last week, featured only Salman's voice, introducing this season's theme: 'Time Ka Tandav' (the havoc of time).

A new promotional clip that aired on Sunday night showcased Salman Khan in a dark blue shirt and black suit, standing atop a massive ticking clock. In the video, Khan elaborates on the theme, stating that while the Bigg Boss eye has traditionally focused on the present, this season will also explore the past and future.

The promo is visually captivating, featuring Salman embarking on a journey reminiscent of a time machine, surrounded by hourglasses, masks, and cameras. He concludes with a powerful reiteration of the season's theme, 'Time ka Tandav.'

Salman Khan has been a staple of the show since its fourth season in 2010, also having hosted Bigg Boss OTT 2 on JioCinema. The inaugural season of Bigg Boss OTT was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar.

The previous season, Bigg Boss 17, saw stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui emerge as the winner. Rithvik Dhanjani, best known for playing Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar in TV series Pavitra Rishta, has hosted and participated in many reality shows, including Nach Baliye, Dare 2 Dance, and India's Best Dramebaaz. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)