Gautam Gulati Runner-up: Karishma Tanna
(Winner): The ultimate "one-man army" of the show. His "Gautam City" task and "We Love We Love Gauti" anthem are legendary. He was initially sidelined by the house but won through sheer audience sympathy and entertainment value. Karishma Tanna
Season 8 is unique in the franchise's history. It was split into two parts. The first part featured standard contestants, while the second part, titled introduced five "Champions" from previous seasons to compete against the remaining contestants. This created a distinct dynamic between "new blood" and "veterans."
As the regular season concluded, it was extended by four weeks into . The five finalists ( Gautam , Karishma , Pritam, Ali, and Dimpy ) were challenged by five "Challengers" from previous seasons: Ajaz Khan , Sambhavna Seth , Mahek Chahal , Rahul Mahajan , and Sana Khan . Farah Khan took over the hosting duties from Salman Khan for this extended period. Who Won Bigg Boss Season 8?