Chandan Shetty is Bigg Boss Kannada season 5 winner

TNN
January 29, 2018

Kannada rapper, lyricist and playback singer Chandan Shetty was crowned as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada season 5, by host Kichcha Sudeep on Sunday night. He got a trophy and cash prize of Rs 50 lakh, by defeating Diwakar, who entered the house under common man category, became the second runner-up. Jayaram Karthik secured third place.

After Chandan was declared as the winner, he handed over the trophy to his parents. Chandan thanked music director Arjun Janya who identified the talent in him, his friends who supported him during his difficult days and people who voted for him. He promised to take Kannada language to international level through his music. He further added that more than money it's people encouragement which helps to take people to greater heights. On what he learnt from the show, Chandan said he now wants to live in the moment without planning much about the future. Chandan carried wooden box with him on stage which he used as a musical instrument. To conclude this season of Bigg Boss, all 17 contestants crooned a song based on Bigg Boss show. Runner-up Diwakar too thanked people for supporting him throughout his journey.

During his stay in the house, Chandan won the hearts of viewers particularly by composing and singing songs. When it comes to doing tasks, he always outsmarted opposite contestants by strategizing immaculately, even he had a good rapport with all the contestants in the house, and, he never ever behaved harshly with co-contestants even on the spur of the moment.

Incidentally, in the finale, he had to fight it out with Diwakar, whom he has calls as his close friend. Even he gave valuable suggestions to Diwakar when he was in confused state. Many times on the show he has gone one to say that Diwakar has to win the show. Chandan Shetty who hails from Sakleshpur is popular for songs like Halagode, 3 peg and Tequila.

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November 30,2025

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Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district. 

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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