It is everywhere now that Bigg Boss season 3 is returning with bang – with Amitabh Bachchan - Big B - on their show!

Bigg Boss season 2 was a big hit and big success. Now this year, the colors channel want to take the show to higher levels in ratings, originality and appeal. That is what Mr Kamat , Chief Executive Officer of Colors said in press release.

After gap of nearly 4 years Amitabh Bachchan – Big B – is returning to small screen. He was host of the super hit show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” for two seasons.

The role of Amitabh Bachchan will be of a ‘Pop Philosopher’. This is the new concept or idea that is introduced in Bigg Boss season 3.

In his role, Amitabh Bachchan will be the connection between viewers and participants of Bigg Boss. He will explore the events, emotions and other developments in Bigg Boss’ house to the viewers. He will also try to understand the reasons behind the behavior of the inmates of house.

Speaking about Bigg Boss, Amitabh Bachchan said that the format of the show has always fascinated him. The participants of the show and their psychological battle within the house have always intrigued him. He said he is excited to be part of Bigg Boss this year.

There is other exciting news for the viewers of Bigg Boss. They will get the chance to select the inmates of the Bigg Boss house. According to the entries sent by the viewers the channel will make an effort to bring some of those celebrities inside the house.

Bigg Boss show is the adaptation of the popular British reality show Big Brother. Fourteen persons, mostly celebrities, who are unfamiliar to each other live inside a house nearly for 85 days. Each and every moment of their stay is captured by 35 cameras. They have to do all house work like cooking, washing, cleaning and the special task given by Bigg Boss. And while doing all this they make friends and enemies!

On every Monday, the inmates nominate other inmates to eliminate. And on every Friday one contestant is eliminated according to votes of viewers! And all drama is unfolded to survive in the house!