Quick Info
| Profession | Salesman |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Narasipura, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Diwakar
01/01/2025
Diwakar, popularly known as the 'Watermelon Star', joined Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 in 2025 as the first contestant introduced for the season. Reports described him as a physiotherapy practitioner who became widely known through Instagram reels and said he entered the show with the aim of building a physiotherapy hospital if he won the prize money.
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Diwakar was evicted from Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 after around 42 days in the house, with reports saying he received the fewest votes in a competitive elimination round. Coverage also linked the eviction to backlash over a controversial remark made during an argument on the show.
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Bio/Wiki
| Diwakar is an Indian reality show contestant and salesman from Narasipura, Karnataka. | |
| He is popularly known as the 'Watermelon Star' due to his humorous videos and appearance on Bigg Boss Tamil. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualified Physiotherapist |
Personal Life
| Debut | TV: Bigg Boss Kannada Season 5 (2017-2018) |
|---|---|
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Wife/Spouse | Name not publicly disclosed |
Career
| Finished as 1st runner-up (second runner-up) in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 5, which aired from 15/10/2017 to 28/01/2018. | |
| Received offers in Sandalwood (Kannada film industry) after the show, including a comic role as actor Manoranjan's friend in the movie Chillum directed by Chandrakala. | |
| Appeared on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 in 2025, gaining significant popularity as the 'Watermelon Star'. | |
| Works as a qualified physiotherapist at Selvarani Physio Clinic in Madurai, while also marketing products as a salesman. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/watermelonstar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Diwakar is originally from Narasipura, Karnataka and raised in Madikeri, Karnataka. | |
| 2. He works as a salesman, covering various areas in Karnataka to market products. | |
| 3. In 2017, he appeared on the well-known reality show 'Bigg Boss Kannada' Season 5 as an ordinary contestant. | |
| 4. Became close friends with Bigg Boss Kannada Season 5 winner Chandan Shetty during the show. | |
| 5. Purchased a brand new car after the show, which was driven by host Kichcha Sudeep. | |
| 6. He is a qualified physiotherapist working at Selvarani Physio Clinic in Madurai. | |
| 7. He gained fame through humorous and quirky videos on Instagram Reels before joining Bigg Boss Tamil. |