Bigg Boss is back with a brand new, one of its extended OTT version of the show, marking the superhit television show's digital debut, hosted by none other than the Bollywood biggie Karan Johar. The audience can now watch their favourite contestants LIVE 24X7 by tuning in to VOOT Select and will also be a significant participant in the Bigg Boss house's major decisions and voting process, including those for nominations and saving their favourite contestants. As we know, this year the show revolves around the theme “#StayConnected”, the contestants have made suitable connections with each other before they entered the house, and require to maintain a strong bond to survive till the finale. One of the strongest and mature connections that caught our eyes since the very beginning is undoubtedly that of Shamita Shetty and Raqesh Bapat. The two have been close ever since the former chose the latter as her connection and have been successfully making it through every thick and thin, be it performing tasks or supporting each other morally and emotionally. Let’s now have a look at the top moments from the show, when the two got all cosy and seemed to prove an inseparable connection in the Bigg Boss house.
#1 When Raqesh kissed Shamita's hand
The two have been all viral and trending together, with “#Raqsha”, and fans are loving to see them together. In one of the episodes, Raqesh was seen waking Shamita up by planting a cute kiss on her hand, and this made us all go gaga over the adorable duo.
#2 Warming up with hugs
No doubt, Shamita and Raqesh have come a lot closer and their friendship has blossomed into something more special and significant as compared to their bonding with any of their other co-contestants on the show. The two are also seen giving each other cute and warm hugs frequently, and never shy away to hold hands and take care of each other on camera.
#3 Flirty late night talks
It comes to our the audience’s pleasant surprise that a shy and reserved personality like Raqesh could even flirt, and that too so amazingly well! In one of the episodes, the contestant was heard flirting with Shamita late one night, expressing his wish of sharing the bed with her, saying, “I want to warm up to you”.
#4 Sticking together
The two have been by each other’s side and have always had each other’s back, no matter what! Raqesh and Shamita have stuck together as a connection since day one, setting aside petty differences and disputes. While Shamita never thought twice about giving her heart to Raqesh and didn’t desire to connect to anybody else but him, Raqesh has also come to accept the fact that Shamita is the only ideal one to be his connection while rising above differences. Calling her as someone who is his own, Raqesh revealed, “Mujhe Shamita bohot apni lagti hai and I think I belong to her and she belongs to me.”
#5 Sweet Small Talks!
What makes Raqesh and Shamita a unique connection and stand out among the others is their high level of maturity and a sense of responsibility. The two also share some common characteristics of being generous and helpful, never risking basic humanity, come what may. As they share a great bond and an even greater understanding, the duo is often heard and seen sharing adorable conversations in the house.
#6 Celebrating with hugs!
No one seems to give hugs as warm and comforting as Raqesh and Shamita! Whenever the two win a task or have accomplished a milestone in the game, the two celebrate their joy and victory with sweet warm hugs. Recently, the audience saved the two from nominations, loving their chemistry and friendship, after the which their joy seemed to know no bound as they couldn’t help but hug each other and not stop.