Deepika enters 'Bigg Boss' house to promote Hollywood debut film

Actress Deepika Padukone wants to see superstars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan locked inside the "Bigg Boss" house.The 30-year-old actress, who joined Salman on the opening night of tenth season of the celebrity reality show, said she would also like to see her "Bajirao Mastani" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali inside the house.

Deepika was there to promote her upcoming maiden Hollywood venture, "xXx: Return of Xander Cage," which also features action star Vin Diesel.When quizzed, the actress said not her, but her "Padmavati" co-star Ranveer Singh will be perfect for the "Bigg Boss" house as he is a lot more entertaining and can diffuse any tense situation.

Salman welcomed the actress, who was dressed in a black and gold short dress paired with thigh high boots, to the show as a contestant. Deepika also went inside the house, located in Lonavala, Maharashtra.

She even performed at the theme song of her debut Hollywood film. This season of the Colors reality show is special as for the first time 13 common people are locked inside the house with seven celebrity faces.

The celebrity contestants are -- Karan Mehra, Gaurav Chopra, VJ-actress Bani, model Lopamudra Raut, Rohan Mehra, Rahul Dev and Bhojpuri film actress Antara Biswas aka Mona Lisa.

Popular TV reality show "Big Boss", for its tenth season, has been themed around a 'modern Indian palace' with paintings and big lanterns as the highlight of its interiors.The "Bigg Boss 10" house, located in Lonavala, Maharashtra, has been designed by director Omung Kumar along with his wife Vanita. Hosted by superstar Salman Khan, this time common people will also embark on the journey alongside celebrity contestants in the house.

The house this time is more



colourful and vibrant with many paintings and lanterns put all around. The colour scheme include bright and lively hues of pink, purple, gold and royal blue with some intricate and trendy designs with full-length mirrors.

According to the "Sarbjit" helmer, the "Bigg Boss" house this year is themed to appear as a modern Indian palace with elements of mystique that invoke sentiments like vigour and positivity."The 'Bigg Boss' house this year has an ethereal look. The design of the house has been themed around a modern Indian palace. There is an element of Indian mystique to the decor with a lot of lanterns and earthy tones to bring a homely appeal.

"The house has been designed to create a balanced experience for both celebrity and common man contestants," Omung said in a statement.A new added feature this time is a special seven-sleeper bed space created for select contestants in the bedroom and a touch of luxury has been added to the house with the introduction of a Jacuzzi corner in the bathroom.

The 'confession room' has been given a royal touch as the hot seat is an emulation of a King's throne covered in glittery gold with walls covered in deep red and rustic lamps that are suspended from the ceiling.The garden area will have a swimming pool and gym. Also, a jail with two iron 'khatiyas' with dusty bedding has been recreated in the open area of the house for those who break the rules of "Bigg Boss".

Talking about the jail, Omung said, "Painted to depict a filthy appearance, the jail will be a dungeon of sorts for contestants who break the rules. There is a special Indian-style bathroom installed for the qaidis, and an earthen pot along with aluminum plates and mugs to make the entire experience more real."