A real jail in the house

Art director Omung Kumar has boosted every nook and corner of the "Bigg Boss" house this year. The house of the reality TV show has been designed by Omung along with his wife Vanita.

Omung said in a statement: "The design of the house has been themed around a modern Indian palace. There is an element of mystique to the decor with a lot of lanterns and earthy tones to bring a homely appeal to the set."

"The house is more colourful and vibrant this time with lots of paintings. There are many conspicuous changes in the 'Bigg Boss' house." The addition to the bathroom area, this season, is a luxurious Jacuzzi placed in a corner which allows every relaxing contestant a full view of the entire room.

This year the house also has a jail. "The most prominent addition to the 'Bigg Boss' house, however, is the jail. Painted to depict a filthy appearance, the jail will be a dungeon of sorts for contestants who break the rules," according to Omung.

"There is a special Indian-style bathroom installed for the qaidis (prisoners), and an earthen pot along with aluminium plates and mugs to make the entire experience more real," the "Sarbjit" director said. A first-time addition is a walk-in closet adorned with full-length mirrors to ensure that the contestants look their best at all times.