{
  "id": 13477199,
  "title": "Bigg Boss 20 First Wildcard: Who Is Manish Goel? From Anupamaa To Nach Baliye Season 1; Here's All You Need To Know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bigg-boss-20-first-wildcard-who-is-manish-goel-from-anupamaa-to-nach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:19:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bigg-boss-20-first-wildcard-who-is-manish-goel-from-anupamaa-to-nach-baliye-season-1-heres-all-you-need-to-know"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manish Goel, the first wildcard contestant in Bigg Boss 20, is an Indian television actor with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Celebrated for his roles in popular Hindi television serials like Bhabhi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Devi, Bhagyalakshmi, Ayushman Bhava, Tantra, and Hamari Wali Good News, Goel showcased his versatility in film as well, with credits in Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein and Hanak. He also ventured into writing with Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein and appeared in the popular dancing reality show Nach Baliye 1 alongside his wife, Poonam Narula, who finished as runners-up. Goel's journey extends to various other reality shows, including Zara Nachke Dikha, Say Shava Shava, Ustaadon Ka Ustaad, and winning the celebrity cooking show Welcome, Baazi Meinhaan Nawazi Ki in 2013. He later hosted BIG Memsaab. Despite being a veteran in the industry, appearing on Bigg Boss 20 has given Goel a fresh challenge. While some speculate he might not disrupt the dynamics of the house, others anticipate the second wildcard contestant will bring significant changes. Only time will reveal how Goel's tenure in Bigg Boss 20 unfolds.",
  "summary": "Manish Goel initially appeared on Bigg Boss 20 as a guest to promote a show, but he turned out to be the season’s first wildcard contestant. The housemates were left shocked and excited when host Salman Khan announced his entry as a wildcard, adding a new twist to the game. But who is Manish Goel? Here’s everything you need to know about the actor. Bigg Boss 20 First Wildcard Contestant: Who Is…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}