As the anticipation for the forthcoming season of India's biggest reality TV show, Bigg Boss 20, grows, social media has been on fire with discussions regarding the contestant list for the show. One of the notable names that has gained widespread attention for appearing on Bigg Boss 20 is Santy Sharma, an independent rapper, singer, and lyricist. Originally from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, Santy Sharma has made his own mark by becoming the first known hip-hop artist from the area. With his solo album release in 2025 titled Reborn and his famous song for the Bollywood movie Housefull 5, Santy Sharma has come into the limelight in the last few years. He recently became viral when he openly criticised the popular ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ digital movement. Although there hasn't been any official statement from either the producers of the show or Santy Sharma confirming his appearance on Bigg Boss 20, people have started discussing how his blunt attitude will affect the volatile atmosphere of the show.
Who Is Santy Sharma?
Ganesh Sharma, aka Santy Sharma, is an upcoming artist from India who is a rapper, singer, and lyricist. He was born on September 9, 1996, in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, to parents named Bhagwati Sharma and Rameshwar Sharma. He has gained immense fame within the independent hip-hop scene owing to the fact that he has established a unique identity in the world of hip-hop as one of the very first hip-hop singers from Madhya Pradesh. He has garnered a loyal following due to his lyrical prowess and vocal, opinionated expressions on all digital mediums. Recently, he has made headlines owing to his intense criticism of the new online social movement popularly referred to as the ‘Cockroach Janta Party.’ His bold personality and growing digital reach have earned him many casting speculations as a potential contestant on Salman Khan's reality show Bigg Boss 20.
Santy Sharma Professional Career
Santy Sharma started his musical career in 2014 and laboured tirelessly for many years before finally establishing Madhya Pradesh on the map of Indian hip-hop. After gaining popularity through local channels and viral singles, he graduated from being an independent local artist to a superstar. One of his achievements is his first solo studio album, Reborn, released in 2025, featuring popular songs such as Sab Kuch Hi, Khone Do, and Fukara. Building on the success from that year, in 2026, he released singles such as Tujhi Aichi, I Don't Care, and Backless Dress. Santy took his audience demographics further when he entered Bollywood, providing his own rap song for the blockbuster comedy film Housefull 5. Much appreciated for his self-made success story, hard work, and ability to cause viral discussions, Santy Sharma has consistently been rising since starting off at underground rap battles to eventually become associated with major films and reality TV.
What Do We Know About Bigg Boss 20?
Hosted by Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 20 is said to make its debut in the second half of this year, specifically in July or August. Though the contestants’ names are yet to be officially disclosed, there have been rumours about some celebrity participants on the show. This trend is similar to what used to happen in earlier seasons as well.
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