As the confetti settled on Bigg Boss 19, with Gaurav Khanna holding the winner’s trophy, fans on social media pointed to an unusual pattern. Runner-up Farhana Bhatt had taken the stage in a striking, skin-fitted red gown. To many viewers, this wasn’t just a fashion choice—it was the latest chapter in a long-running fan theory known as the “Bigg Boss Red Dress Curse.”
What Exactly Is The ‘Red Dress Curse’?
The “Red Dress Curse” is a social media-driven theory connected to Bigg Boss Hindi. It claims that contestants dressed in red on the finale night fail to win the title. While red usually symbolises power and passion in Indian tradition, fans see it as unlucky for the final night. The belief stems from repeated coincidences rather than any official rule.
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Who Are the Past Contestants Cited as Examples?
Fans cite a timeline showing the “Red Dress Curse” in action.
- In Season 11, top contestant Hina Khan wore a red gown but finished runner-up, with Shilpa Shinde taking the title.
- The pattern appeared again in Season 16, when fan-favorite Priyanka Chahar Choudhary wore red and ended as second runner-up, while MC Stan won.
- In Season 17, Abhishek Kumar’s red finale look coincided with his runner-up finish to Munawar Faruqui.
How Does Farhana Bhatt Fit Into This Pattern?
Fans point to Bigg Boss 19’s Farhana Bhatt as the most recent example. Wearing a bold red gown in the finale, she instantly caught attention online. After she ended up runner-up while Gaurav Khanna claimed the title, social media erupted with posts labeling her the latest ‘victim’ of the infamous red dress curse, continuing the theory.
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Is This Belief Actually Real?
It is important to realize that the “Red Dress Curse” is a fan-made phenomena that resulted from human instinct to look for patterns and coincidence.There is no factual basis linking wardrobe color to voting outcomes. However, it has become a fun, recurring part of the show’s culture. It adds a layer of lighthearted suspense and gives fans a topic for debate and engagement every finale week, blurring the lines between superstition and entertainment.
Whether or not people believe in it, the curse has become a fun part of Bigg Boss lore. So far, the pattern holds, leaving fans to wonder if a future finalist will wear red and finally break the jinx.
