Rakesh Jacob

Rakesh Jacob is a carpenter, model and reality television contestant who entered Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 after qualifying through Bigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha. His background combines a skilled trade with an interest in modelling, giving him a different profile from the actors, media personalities and digital creators in the Season 8 cast.

Rakesh first became known to the wider Bigg Boss audience through Agnipareeksha Season 1. The pre-season competition brought together commoner contestants and tested them through a series of challenges before the final selection for the main show. Rakesh progressed through the different stages and secured a place among the finalists.

His successful Agnipareeksha run ended with selection for the main Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 house. Mohanlal revealed Rakesh, along with Eldho George, Loletta Rodrigues and Shijin S, as the four commoner contestants moving into the main season during the September 6, 2026 launch.

Public information about Rakesh's formal education and personal background remains limited, so no unverified qualification, age or family detail is added here. His profile is instead built around the verified parts of his story: his work as a carpenter, his modelling interest, his progression through Agnipareeksha and his entry into Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8.