Faisal Khan & Shakti Kapoor in Bigg Boss2?

Who are going to be the inmates of the second season of Bigg Boss? That's the question on every tellywatcher's mouth. A few names have emerged but there still is no confirmation yet. We had reported about Jhanvi Kapoor's entry just a few days ago. Speculation is now rife about many celebs being part of the show. But the two strong contenders are Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's brother Faisal and bad man Shakti Kapoor.

A source says, "Faisal has indeed been offered Big Boss 2 and to my knowledge he's accepted it"

When contacted, Faisal said, "No, I am not participating in Big Boss and I have no idea what this show is all about."

We put forth this question to Faisal's father Tahir Hussain, who instantaneously said yes but later retracted his statement.

We had earlier called Shakti Kapoor and he thundered, "I'm in Cape Town now and will return to India in the first week of August. I will never be part of Bigg Boss."

While Shakti vehemently denied his entering the famed house, a source close to the production says, "Many names are doing the rounds but I've got confirmation on Shakti."

Other probable contestants are item girl Sambhawana Seth, actor Ketki Dave and Rakhi Sawant's beau Abhishek Avasthi, who was quick to rubbish the news.

Ketki didn't hesitate in saying, "I was approached for Bigg Boss 2 but I have refused it."

Kamya Punjabi was another one to have got the offer but she refused it owing to her existing commitments. Says Kamya, "I was twice offered Bigg Boss. Though I was keen I had to turn it down due to my existing commitments. This show is only meant for out of work people."

Harsha Chugh, Creative Director (non-fiction) Colors, says, "I am sorry we are not supposed to reveal the names as yet."

We tried contacting Endemol India Country Head Deepak Dhar but to no avail