Who is Shaitya Santhosh from Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7?
Shaitya Santhosh is best known in Kerala as both a practicing lawyer and a television personality. She entered the Bigg Boss Malayalam season 7 house as a contestant, quickly making her presence felt among the diverse lineup. The show's official launch happened just yesterday, and Shaitya—already popular for her distinct blend of professional and creative pursuits—has given fans a fresh reason to tune in this year.
A recent Instagram post by the official page tagged Shaitya as Contestant No: 17, capturing that start-of-the-race excitement that’s all over social feeds right now. There was also a welcome note posted for her just before she walked in.
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A recent X (Twitter) post from the official JioHotstar Malayalam page gave her a welcome that says a lot: “Welcome to Bigg Boss Season 7, Shaitya Santhosh!”.
What Is Shaitya Santhosh’s Background?
Shaitya’s background is—if you’re already a fan, you know this—pretty unusual for reality TV. She’s a qualified lawyer who practices at the High Court and is originally from Kottayam. On the other hand, many still remember her for comedy appearances and acting roles in Malayalam TV shows like “Comedy Stars” (Asianet), “Comedy Festival” (Mazhavil Manorama), and “Uppum Mulakum” (Flowers TV). Her mother, Sheena Santhosh, is an actress as well, and both have made TV appearances as a mother-daughter duo, which definitely helped boost Shaitya’s public appeal.
She’s talked about the balance between her two professions in interviews, often noting how tough it is to juggle law and acting without being typecast only for humor.
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For those following her on Instagram, you’ll see not just her TV moments, but family updates too—like the recent warm post welcoming a new family member named Kunjan last November.
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Why Did Shaitya Join Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7?
People tend to speculate a lot when someone like Shaitya signs up for Bigg Boss. For her, it feels like both a challenge and an escape from the routine of the legal and TV world. She’s spoken about frustration at being stuck in the same kind of comedic roles but still seeing herself as a performer who can do more. With Bigg Boss, she’s looking to get out of the usual boxes—proving that she’s more than just another comic relief on screen.
What Makes Shaitya a Unique Contestant?
Every season, there’s at least one contestant with a foot in very different worlds—this time that’s Shaitya. Mixing legal expertise with creativity isn’t the usual Bigg Boss story. Most contestants are either from acting, modeling, or media, so someone comfortable in court and on stage stands out. Her fans see her as down-to-earth, not afraid to address her insecurities or professional hurdles, and definitely not a social media “over-polisher.” She’s authentic in her Instagram reels: sometimes funny, sometimes showing her expressive, artistic side without putting on airs.
