'Bigg Boss 18' is all set for its grand premiere on October 6 and the makers have created a lot of buzz around it. Every year, several celebrities including social media stars appear in the show as participants or guests to entertain the viewers. Among many popular social media personalities, Shri Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj aka Internet’s Pookie Baba has been one of the names that is likely to appear in the show.
But there is a twist to how Baba Aniruddhacharya Ji will be seen in ‘Bigg Boss 18’. According to the latest buzz, he will not participate in the show but will appear in the first episode to introduce the contestants. The news has not yet been confirmed by the makers. He was also clicked on the sets of ‘Bigg Boss 18’, sparking more speculation among the viewers.
Who is Anniruddhacharya Maharaj?
According to the official website of Anniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj, he was born in Revjha village of Siroha tehsil of Madhya Pradesh. His father's name is Shri Ram Naresh Tiwari and his mother's name is Smt. Chhaya Bai. He was reportedly interested in spirituality from a young age and moved to Vrindavan to study Hindu scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and Mahabharata.
He has been going viral on social media for using humour in his teachings and has been lovingly given the name ‘Pookie Baba’ by the netizens. In 2020, he founded Annapurna Rasoi, where food is provided to around 3000 to 5000 individuals daily.
He has over 2.3 million followers on Instagram and approximately 14.9 million subscribers on YouTube.
About Bigg Boss 18:
‘Bigg Boss’ is one of the most popular reality television shows and is gearing up for its 18th season. Hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, several celebrities stay together in the same house without any contact from the outside world. The contestants have to save themselves every week to reach the finale and win the show. ‘Bigg Boss 18’ will premiere on October 6 on Colors TV and JioCinema at 9 PM.