Power Rankings mean - how much influence they have on the show - how many friends and enemies do they have - how much they are favored by BB creatives, Salman and how much other contestants are scared of them.
13. Simba (Last week - #11)
Has absolutely lost audience sympathy for his vile words and actions. Even Salman, who batted for him always, indirectly pointed out his error. Dumb as a rock generally but has chosen powerful friends. Let's see how much he can last and when do BB creative's and Salman's patience runs out.
12. Raquesh (New Entry)
Absolute useless contestant. He's only brought in for company to Shamita. His contribution to the show will be ZERO. He should be one of the easiest people to drive out. Unless his MG plays tricks.
11. Neha (New Entry)
An easy to hate figure. She will survive because of being close the Shamita but those looking to pick off members from Shamita's team would do well to focus on her as she's unlikable and can be removed by audience vote.
10. Rajiv (Last week - #12)
He's perceived as completely non-threatening - his greatest asset. He's higher than other Shamita WCs because he will be the easiest to deal with. He's a useful idiot for everyone in the house.
9. Afsana (Last week - #8)
Alongside Jay, maybe the closest thing to a free agent in the house. Nominally she's part of the Kundra-Teja group, but in reality she's too feral to really belong to any group. She's canny. But eventually she's playing only for herself and no one else. In a way, the ideal player for BB but the system does not support players like her too much. Will eventually have to commit long term to an alliance and will have to stick to it.
8. Umar (Last week - #13)
Third leg of the weak Kumdra-Teja-Umar alliance. The other team absolutely hates him. Shamita absolutely hates him. Has a huge target on his back. Has to bank on being more popular than certain other contestants. Should stick very very very closely with Kundra-Teja and try to pull in Afsana.
7. Teja (Last week - #6)
Floundering and lost. Completely alone - save for Kundra essentially (and Umar to a small degree). Gets in her own way constantly. Has moments of lucidity followed by the depths of bad decisions. She really needs a game plan and should stick to it. And should not be so open. Should hold her cards closer to her chest.
6. Karan (Last week - #4)
Has shit the bed. Has stumbled so far down. His influence is shrinking and has now shrunk to 2 people - Teja and Umar. I think this will not change. He can still coast. The greatest thing in his favor - he is by a country mile the most likable person on the show. He is so likable that I think audience support will take him to the finale.
5. Vishal (Last week - #7)
Is surviving by Shamita's side despite Raquesh and Neha's entry. That shows his skill in manipulating people. He has absolutely decided that his ticket to finale and even his career success beyond that hinges on Shamita and has just completely hitched her wagon to her. He will live and die by Shamita. And since she is the most powerful person on the show, he can survive. But should watch out for some enemies in his own group.
4. Jay (Last week - #5)
Has finally chosen a side and has chosen the winning side. He knows all the momentum is with team Shamita and has cast his lot there. The only thing holding him back is that he isn't really a strategic or rational person or even a thinker. Is just a very short term person so that can cost him. Has no obvious detractors in the house except Vishal.
3. Nishant (Last week - #3)
Playing very smart. Slowly and steadily killing Kundra with a thousand cuts. Purposefully trying to break opponents, while sneakily building alliances. He will probably escape nominations most times as he has tricked almost all housemates into thinking that he is their friend.
2. Pratik (Last week - #2)
100% sure shot finalist. The most mu-phat guy in the house. Doesn't give a shit. Says what he wants. In some ways the ideal BB player - least image conscious. Just in it for the thrill of the game. Cares about nothing but the trophy. Intimidates a lot of the housemates with his sheer uninhibitedness. Has perhaps the most dedicated fanbase.
1. Shamita (Last week - #1)
Going from strength to strength to strength. Just all round cementing her status as the top dog. In verbal clashes with Karan and Teja, easily bashes them while they fumble. Is practically immune from nominations because just mathematically, everyone is in her purse. The guests coming in praise her. Salman is her bouncer. And has 3 special puppets sent in for her.
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