Celebs who hit fame by chance in 2013
The year too saw some personalities who became popular by fluke
Mode: He's not the only one from Bigg Boss to be on our list but nobody else in the house has been around -- in entertainment business -- as long as he has. And needless to mention, he was very well forgotten before the reality show brought his need for anger management back to the forefront.
Anita Advani
Mode: Fame has too many relatives? Not sure. But right after yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khanna's demise, Anita was in the news for a short while and then largely forgotten. This year, she was back again full throttle with a surprise yet relatively short-lived stay in Bigg Boss.
Sofia Hayat
Mode: Her physical altercations with Armaan not only created buzz (and TRPs) but also might spell troubles on the latter once he's out of that chaotic house. We'll have to wait and watch. Also, before she became part of the show, we didn't know her. And not much has changed since.
VJ Andy
Mode: Before Bigg Boss aired, very few knew who Andy was or what he did for a living. As of now, he's known for his exuberant in-house drama and politics. A favourite to win this season, he prefers to see himself as an entertainer who is grossly misunderstood by others. Well, well.
Ajaz Khan
Mode: Although he's been part of some remarkably flop films for some years now, he has been largely out of picture for a long while. And then he received a wildcard entry into Bigg Boss and the funny guy hasn't missed a single moment to make the most of the limelight -- for good or for bad.