The actor is being considered as one of the participants for the fourth season of Bigg Boss

As far as Bigg Boss 4 inmates go, Shiney Ahuja is the latest name doing the rounds. The actor has been approached to participate in the current season of the reality show.

The Woh Lamhe actor had to court arrest in June 2009 after his maid servant alleged that he had raped her while they were alone at his home. He was later released on bail, but since the incident, he has been keeping a low profile in B-Town.

Says a source close to the channel, "The rape issue came as a shock to everyone and overnight, Shiney's fortunes changed. People want to know about the entire episode and he would certainly be the contestant to watch out for."

Final selection later
Adds the source, "At the moment, only probable inmates are being approached. A list of possible names is being considered. The final selection will be done at a later stage."

Colors plans to air Bigg Boss 4 only after the Priyanka Chopra-hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi 3, currently being shot in Brazil, completes its telecast. No date for either show has been finalised yet.

No Dimpy!
There has been speculation that Rahul Mahajan's biwi Dimpy will be on the show especially after her recent tamasha about her marital woes. But the channel source states that she is not a part of the reality drama.

New on the list
Some other new names that have been approached include:
Actress-producer Aruna Irani
Telly actor Manish Goel
Actress Simone Singh

Other names doing the rounds include
* Rajesh Khanna, who was approached last year, is being asked again. The yesteryear star had asked to be allowed to take his evening drinks into the house, which the channel had refused.
* Telly actress Sara Khan
* Aishwarya Rai lookalike Sneha Ullal (as Sallu is the show's host)
* Bhagyashree (she was Salman's co-star in his first solo hero film, Maine Pyar Kiya)