Suraj Chavan wons trophy, receives ₹14.6 lakh; Abhijeet Sawant takes first runner-up spot on Bigg Boss Marathi 5

Suraj Chavan triumphed as the winner of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 in the grand finale, which took place on Sunday evening. As reported by Money Control, Suraj walked away with a trophy, a substantial cash prize of ₹14.6 lakh, a jewellery voucher worth ₹10 lakh, and a two-wheeler. Abhijeet Sawant claimed the position of the first runner-up in the popular reality show.

The top contenders also featured Nikki Tamboli, Dhananjay Powar, and Ankita Walawalkar, who secured third, fourth, and fifth places, respectively. In an unexpected turn of events, Janhavi Killekar was evicted during the finale. She opted to exit the competition after accepting a cash prize of ₹9 lakh. The entire season was hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and aired on Colors Marathi.

Following the finale, Riteish took to Instagram to celebrate the winners, posting pictures with both the champion and the runner-up. One image showed Suraj proudly holding his trophy beside Riteish, while another featured Abhijeet joining them. The photo was captioned “Bigg Boss Marathi Winner: @official_suraj_chavan1151 Runner-up: @abhijeetsawant73,” by Riteish. #biggboss #biggbossmarathi.” The finale also had some high-profile appearances, with Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina, and director Vasan Bala from the upcoming film Jigra making special guest appearances.

Famous social media influencer and digital content creator Suraj Chavan has acted in movies including Raja Rani (2024) and Musandi (2023). His rise to fame through Bigg Boss Marathi has only further solidified his status in the entertainment industry.

Riteish Deshmukh, reflecting on the season’s success in a recent interview with ANI, shared his excitement over the overwhelming positive feedback from viewers. He credited both the contestants and the production team for making the season so engaging and successful, stating, “This season has been wonderful, and we have successfully managed to attract a new and diverse audience.” Riteish also touched on the affection he receives from fans, who have begun calling him the “Bhau of the nation.” He recalled that it was Salman Khan who first referred to him as “Bhau,” which is why he continues to affectionately call Salman “Salman bhai” in return, a title he holds in high regard.

The show has not only been a platform for Suraj to showcase his talent but also strengthened Riteish’s connection with the audience, reaffirming his place as a beloved host.