MTV Splitsvilla Season 16
Reality Show
2026
Synopsis
MTV Splitsvilla Season 16, officially titled Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa, is the sixteenth season of the popular Indian dating reality television franchise MTV Splitsvilla. Premiering on January 9, 2026, the season is broadcast on MTV India and is also available for streaming on JioHotstar. The show continues its signature mix of romance, drama, strategy, and competition, featuring contestants competing through tasks and relationship-based challenges.
The season was shot in the scenic coastal town of Mahabalipuram and introduced a refreshed format centered around the theme “Pyaar Ya Paisa,” highlighting the conflict between emotional connections and strategic gameplay. Actress Sunny Leone returned as the main host, joined by Karan Kundrra as presenter and mentor figure for the contestants.
Season 16 also introduced special “Mischief Makers,” featuring Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma, who added twists, challenges, and dramatic interventions throughout the competition. Prince Narula appeared as a guest host, bringing additional reality-show experience and fan appeal to the season.
The show features a mix of models, influencers, actors, and digital creators from across India, many of whom gained popularity through social media and prior reality TV appearances. Contestants such as Akanksha Choudhary, Asmita Adhikari, Diksha Pawar, Anisha Shinde, and Soundharya Yuvaraj became notable faces of the season. Like previous editions, Splitsvilla X6 generated strong online engagement through romantic pairings, controversies, eliminations, and viral social media moments.
The season was shot in the scenic coastal town of Mahabalipuram and introduced a refreshed format centered around the theme “Pyaar Ya Paisa,” highlighting the conflict between emotional connections and strategic gameplay. Actress Sunny Leone returned as the main host, joined by Karan Kundrra as presenter and mentor figure for the contestants.
Season 16 also introduced special “Mischief Makers,” featuring Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma, who added twists, challenges, and dramatic interventions throughout the competition. Prince Narula appeared as a guest host, bringing additional reality-show experience and fan appeal to the season.
The show features a mix of models, influencers, actors, and digital creators from across India, many of whom gained popularity through social media and prior reality TV appearances. Contestants such as Akanksha Choudhary, Asmita Adhikari, Diksha Pawar, Anisha Shinde, and Soundharya Yuvaraj became notable faces of the season. Like previous editions, Splitsvilla X6 generated strong online engagement through romantic pairings, controversies, eliminations, and viral social media moments.
Where to Watch
Presented by
Karan Kundrra
Host
Sunny Leone
Guest host
Prince Narula
Mischief Makers
Uorfi Javed
Mischief Makers
Nia Sharma
Original network
MTV India
Original release
9 January 2026 – present
Total Views
12
Views (24h)
2
Cast
Aarav Chugh
Contestant
Akanksha Choudhary
Contestant
Anisha Shinde
Contestant
Anjali Schmuck
Contestant
Anuj Sharma
Contestant
Anushka Ghosh
Contestant
Asmita Adhikari
Contestant
Ayush Jamwal
Contestant
Ayush Sharma
Contestant
Chakshdeep Singh
Contestant
Deeptanshu Saini
Contestant
Diksha Pawar
Contestant
Gauresh Gujral
Contestant
Harshit Gururani
Contestant
Himanshu Arora
Contestant
Kaira
Contestant
Keona Walke
Contestant
Khushi Rawal
Contestant
Kushal Tanwar
Contestant
Mohit Magotra
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