Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik is a Shimla-born TV actor best known for Chhoti Bahu and Shakti. She won the show in February 2021, beating Rahul Vaidya. Since then she has made her film debut, become a mother to twin girls in 2023 and won another reality show with husband Abhinav Shukla in 2025.
Rubina Dilaik: quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 August 1987, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Known for | Chhoti Bahu, Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Bigg Boss 14 |
| Bigg Boss result | Winner, season 14 (2020 to 2021) |
| Spouse | Abhinav Shukla (married 2018) |
| Children | Twin daughters Jeeva and Edhaa (born November 2023) |
| Film debut | Ardh (2022) |
Rubina’s Bigg Boss 14 journey in brief
Bigg Boss 14 premiered on Colors TV in October 2020, with Salman Khan as host. Rubina entered with her husband Abhinav Shukla, one of the few married couples to play together on the show. Their relationship was discussed openly on the show, and both stayed in the game for months.
Rubina was known for speaking her mind in fights and holding her ground in tasks. Abhinav was evicted before the finale, and she went on to beat Rahul Vaidya in the final public vote. The win gave her career a fresh push, and offers for reality shows and films followed.
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Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik: 15 facts you may not know
1. She won Bigg Boss 14
Rubina Dilaik lifted the Bigg Boss 14 trophy in February 2021 after more than four months in the house. Rahul Vaidya was the runner-up, and Rakhi Sawant, Aly Goni and Nikki Tamboli were the other finalists.
2. She was born in Shimla
Rubina was born on 26 August 1987 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She married in her hometown too, in 2018.
3. Her school and college were in Shimla
She studied at Shimla Public School and then St. Bede’s College, where she graduated in English literature with political science as a minor.
4. She was a national-level debate champion
In school she won debate competitions at the national level. That confidence in arguing her point showed on Bigg Boss, where she rarely backed down.
5. She won two beauty pageants
Rubina was crowned Miss Shimla in 2006 and Miss North India in 2008 in Chandigarh, before she moved into acting.
6. Chhoti Bahu made her a household name
Her TV debut was Zee TV’s Chhoti Bahu (2008 to 2010), where she played Radhika. The show was a hit and led to a second season, Chhoti Bahu 2.
7. She played Sita in Devon Ke Dev Mahadev
Between 2013 and 2014 she played Sita in the mythological show on Life OK. Around the same time she led Saas Bina Sasural, Punar Vivah and Jeannie Aur Juju.
8. Shakti was her biggest TV role
In Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2016 to 2020), she played Soumya, a trans woman. The role was praised for bringing a rarely seen story to prime-time TV, and she returned to the show briefly in 2021 after Bigg Boss.
9. She married actor Abhinav Shukla in 2018
Rubina and Abhinav married on 21 June 2018 in Shimla. On Bigg Boss 14, where they entered as a couple, she said their marriage had been going through a tough phase. They later said they had decided to stay together.
10. She is a mother of twin girls
Rubina and Abhinav welcomed twin daughters, Jeeva and Edhaa, on 27 November 2023.
11. She made her film debut with Ardh
Her first Hindi feature film was Ardh (2022), directed by Palash Muchhal, with Rajpal Yadav and Hiten Tejwani. She had earlier appeared in the short film Bareilly Ki Beti (2020).
12. She has done a Punjabi film
In 2024 she starred in the Punjabi film Chal Bhajj Chaliye. A Hindi film titled Hum Tum Maktoob has also been reported as in the works.
13. She did well on other reality shows
After Bigg Boss, she finished fifth on Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 (2022) and was first runner-up on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 (2022).
14. She and Abhinav won Pati Patni Aur Panga
In 2025 the couple won Pati Patni Aur Panga, a reality show for celebrity couples. She also appeared on Laughter Chefs season 2 in 2025.
15. She won on the public vote
The Bigg Boss winner is decided by audience votes, and Rubina won with strong backing from fans. Her firm, no-nonsense stand in fights became her trademark on the show.
Where is Rubina Dilaik now?
As of 2026, Rubina remains one of TV’s most visible faces. Between reality shows, a Punjabi film release and her life as a parent, she has stayed busy since her Bigg Boss win, and she continues to share updates about her work and family with fans on social media.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Bigg Boss 14?
Rubina Dilaik won Bigg Boss 14 in February 2021. Rahul Vaidya was the first runner-up.
What is Rubina Dilaik’s age?
Rubina was born on 26 August 1987, so she turned 39 in August 2026.
Who is Rubina Dilaik’s husband?
She is married to actor Abhinav Shukla. They married in Shimla in June 2018 and have twin daughters.
What are Rubina Dilaik’s famous TV shows?
Chhoti Bahu, Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Devon Ke Dev Mahadev and Punar Vivah are her best-known shows.
Sources: Wikipedia: Rubina Dilaik, Wikipedia: Bigg Boss 14, IMDb.
