Santokh Singh Sukh during his appearance on Bigg Boss 19 family week (Photo: File)
Bigg Boss family weeks have often spread warmth, tension and unpredictable moments this season took an unusual turn. Carrying years of public scrutiny, family drama and unresolved controversies within, Santokh Singh Sukh walked into the Bigg Boss 19 house to support his son Shehbaaz.
There was an instant shift in the emotional temperature inside the house as he checked in. Reopening debates about his past and his public persona, his arrival brought attention right at the beginning.
Shehbaaz Badesha is known through Bigg Boss 13 and his attachment for his sister Shehnaaz Gill, is the son of Santokh Singh Sukh. He has never been a contestant himself, but Santokh Singh has remained a visible figure around the Bigg Boss universe because of his outspoken defense of his children.
Santokh Singh Sukh enjoys a good reputation within Punjab's entertainment and political fraternity. However, he received wider recognition after his children's success as actress, singer Shehnaaz Gill and content creator Shehbaaz catapulted his entire family into the national spotlight.
Although Santokh Singh has never declared his age publicly, it is estimated that he is in his mid-50s.
He belongs to a Punjabi Jat Sikh family; the same cultural and religious background his children were brought up in.
Apart from his association with the careers of his children, Santokh Singh has been active in the political space in Punjab. He first aligned with the Congress Party before later shifting to the BJP a move that received much discussion and criticism.
His wife, Parminder Kaur Gill, keeps a relatively low profile. She has been described more than once as a steadying influence on a family that was always in someone's eye view.
His daughter, Shehnaaz Gill, is now one of the most recognized faces in Indian entertainment. Her rise through Bigg Boss 13, films, music and endorsements has brought major visibility to the family.
Shehbaaz Badesha became popular because of Bigg Boss 13 as Shehnaaz’s “connection.” Since then, he has garnered online fame as a content creator and music personality.
His exact net worth is not publicly reported, but his family’s combined assets, particularly Shehnaaz’s rising wealth, place them comfortably in the upper tier of Punjabi entertainment households. As Shehnaaz Gill's net worth is estimated to be between Rs. 33 crore and Rs. 40 crore, though some reports vary slightly.
The Mumbai house is estimate around Rs. 12 crore based on its location in a plush area like Andheri. The actual value is not disclosed by the actress and it's considered a valuable asset within her net worth.
Santokh Singh has been embroiled in political disputes, a reported shooting incident and serious legal allegations, including a 2020 rape case he denies. These controversies have kept his name in the headlines.
His short stint on Bigg Boss 19 brought emotional power and fresh limelight to the embattled family saga. The move was ostensibly to support Shehbaaz but once again stirred debates associated with his public image.
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