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PIX: Meet the contestants of Kannada Bigg Boss 2

Last updated on: July 01, 2014 17:52 IST

Image: Deepika Kamaiah

Which of these contestants are you rooting for? 

The second season of Kannada Bigg Boss, hosted by actor Sudeep, premiered over the weekend.

Here's a look at the contestants on the show.

Deepika Kamaiah

Model-turned-actress Deepika has worked in Hindi as well as South films, her most notable role so far being in Chingaari.

She was also one of the finalists in the Femina Miss India South beauty pageant in 2009.

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Shakeela

Image: Shakeela

Widely known as a Malayalam soft porn actress, Shakeela has also featured in some Kannada films.

The 41-year-old actress is often hailed as the successor of Silk Smitha.

Harshika Poonacha

Image: Harshika Poonacha

Twenty four-year-old Harshika Poonacha is an award-winning actress.

She made her acting debut in a 2008 film titled PUC.

Anitha Bhat

Image: Anitha Bhat

Actress Anita Bhat, known for her film Psycho, also featured in the Kannada version of The Dirty Picture, starring Veena Malik.

Bhat may stir up some controversies during her stint in the Bigg Boss house.

Neethu

Image: Neethu

A popular actress who has been associated with the Yogaraj Bhat camp, the sultry Neethu is among the inmates this season.

She has worked in close to 20 Kannada films so far.

Anupama Bhat

Image: Anupama Bhat

Popular television show host Anupama Bhat will make her presence felt in the Bigg Boss 2 house as well.

Shweta Chengappa

Image: Shweta Chengappa

Popular television actress Shweta Chengappa is a part of the lineup.

Mayur Patel

Image: Mayur Patel

Leading man in many Kannada films and son of politician-filmmaker Madan Patel, Mayur will try his luck in the house.

Adhi Lokesh

Image: Adhi Lokesh

A popular villain in many Kannada films, actor Adhi Lokesh will showcase his real side by way of this reality show.

Srujan Lokesh

Image: Srujan Lokesh

Actor son of Lokesh and Girija Lokesh, Srujan, 34, is popular on both the small and big screen.

Aakul Balaji

Image: Aakul Balaji

Actor and television show host, Aakul Balaji has worked in Telugu and Kannada languages.

The 35-year-old shot to fame after co-hosting hit Kannada reality show Pyate Hudgir Halli Lifu.

RJ Rohith

Image: RJ Rohith

A popular voice on the city radio, RJ Rohith will now entertain his fans on television.

Tags: RJ Rohith

Layendra

Image: Layendra

Actor-composer-director Sadhu Kokila's brother, comedian Layendra is also a part of the lineup.

Santosh Kumar

Image: Santosh Kumar

Actor Santosh Kumar of Nooru Janmakku fame is one of the celebrity contestants.