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BBK 12 Reunion: Ashwini and Winner Gilli Nata Face Off in Special Show ‘Dodmane Habba’

However, you are still dealing with those "Bigg Boss withdrawal symptoms" since the end of the season. The 12th season’s contestants have returned once more to a special bash called ‘Dodmane Habba’. Slated for airing on February 14 at 6:00 PM, the show is touted to return drama, laughter and tension to a high level that made the preiser a blockbuster.

BBK 12 Reunion | Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/givya.26/
BBK 12 Reunion | Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/givya.26/

The Contractual Comeback  

It is business as usual for the broadcaster Colors Kannada to sign a six-month exclusivity contract with contestants. This is how the channel can bring them back as attendees for special events, reality spin-offs or even holiday programs. Taking advantage of this, ‘Dodmane Habba’ has managed to bring almost every single participant from Season 12 under one roof once again.

The Viral Battle: Gilli Nata versus Ashwini Gowda  

Although the run is called a “Festival” (Habba), the viral clips may suggest that it’s truly a “Firework.” The promo’s highlight is the first in-person face-to-face meeting between the season’s champion Gilli Nata and fellow competitor Ashwini Gowda.

After Gilli Nata lifted the trophy, Ashwini Gowda made several controversial statements in public interviews questioning the fairness of the win and suggesting that he was not the most deserving candidate. This had sent virtual fan clubs all over the internet into a huge war of words. In the video from the “Dodmane Habba” stage, there is a palpable tension between the two who, for the first time since the finale, are sharing the platform. Fans look forward to whether they’ll bury the hatchet or the old rivalry will flare up again.

A Valentine’s Day Gift for Fans  

The time of broadcast Valentine's Day is a deliberate move on the part of the channel. Other than the drama between Gilli and Ashwini, the show will also include:

  • Romantic Acts: Rumoured "couples" and some of the house’s close friends will do their dancing routines.  
  • Unseen Footage: Contestants will comment on clips of things others actually said behind their backs throughout the season.  
  • Award Segments: Awarding contestants with fun titles or awards based on their post-show popularity.

Why the Craze Continues  

Season 12 was one of the most-watched seasons of the franchise, and it played quite well with its diverse cast and high-stakes responsibilities. They have become the talk of Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) after all, a month after the curtains fell. The live broadcast of the reunion special on TV should generate TRPs as viewers monitor daily its latest trends for what life has become for their favourite "Dodmane" citizens.

Forget about being distracted by rumors at this moment. Make sure your timetable is scheduled for that particular month - February 14 at 6:00 PM - when you can anticipate laughter, logic, and inevitable showdowns. Only the Bigg Boss family can supply these.