Chum Darang joins Bigg Boss 18 as first northeast contestant and aims to showcase Arunachal Pradesh

Chum Darang has joined Bigg Boss 18 as the first contestant from northeast India. She aims to showcase her home state, Arunachal Pradesh, and highlight the region's culture and diversity. During the show's premiere, Chum expressed excitement about meeting host Salman Khan, whom she has only seen on TV. She also shared her nervousness about living with strangers and being under constant camera surveillance. Chum plans to be authentic throughout her time on the show, stating she won't pretend to be someone else. Bigg Boss 18's theme is "time ka taandav," promising high drama this season.