By SRTeam Since launching in 2008, MTV Splitsvilla has defined the Indian dating‑reality genre. Blending romance, drama, strategy, and attraction, it continues to offer young singles a high‑stakes platform to find love—or fame. Over 15+ seasons, winners like Prince Narula, Shruti Sinha, Hamid & Soundous, and others have emerged as public favorites, with many converting their reality‑TV success into Bollywood roles, modeling careers, and social media followings. Splitsvilla’s mix of love tests and theatrical twists has made it one of MTV India’s most enduring and talked‑about shows.
MTV Splitsvilla Show Theme & Format
Splitsvilla pits men and women against each other in a luxurious villa cutthroat with tasks, eliminations, alliances, and “ideal match” pairings. Couples—selected via oracle sessions or task victories—progress or get dumped depending on their chemistry, strategy and audience reaction. With hosts like Rannvijay Singha before Sunny Leone and co‑host pairings such as Arjun Bijlani, the show has evolved through themes: Queens or Kings, Ideal Matches, Oracle reveals, and social games. Despite controversies over favoritism or staging, Splitsvilla thrives on youthful energy, emotional high‑points, and romantic intrigue.
MTV Splitsvilla Winners & Runner‑ups by Season
| Season | Year | Winner(s) | Runner‑Up(s) | Host(s) | Location |
| 1 | 2008 | Vishal Karwal & Shraddha Haribhai | Varun Saini & Heena Pardasani | Rannvijay Singha | Goa |
| 2 | 2009 | Siddharth Bhardwaj & Sakshi Pradhan | Mohit Malhotra & Joanna Magee | Nikhil Chinapa | Goa |
| 3 | 2010 | Parag Chadha & Riya Bamniyal | Vikas Mahendroo & Kriti Sharma | Nikhil Chinapa & Deepti Gujral | Thailand |
| 4 | 2011–12 | Dushyant Yadav & Priya Shinde | Sai Gundewar & Tina Thapa | Nikhil Chinapa & Deepti Gujral | Dubai, UAE |
| 5 | 2012 | Paras Chhabra & Akanksha Popli | Vroon Sharma & Jasmine Avasia | Nikhil Chinapa | Jim Corbett NP |
| 6 | 2013 | Paramvir Singh & Mandy Debbarma | Prabjot Sahota & Shatakshi Joshi | Chinapa & Sherlyn Chopra | Trivandrum, Kerala |
| 7 | 2014 | Mayank Gandhi & Scarlett Rose | Abhishek Malik & Khushi Bhatia | Chinapa & Sunny Leone | Jaipur |
| 8 | 2015 | Prince Narula & Anuki Tchokhonelidze | Utkarsh Gupta & Sana Sayyad | Rannvijay & Sunny Leone | Goa |
| 9 | 2016 | Gurmeet Rehal & Kavya Khurana | Varun Sood & Martina Thariyan | Rannvijay & Sunny Leone | Puducherry |
| 10 | 2017 | Baseer Ali & Naina Singh | Priyank Sharma & Divya Agarwal | Rannvijay & Sunny Leone | Jim Corbett NP |
| 11 | 2018–19 | Gaurav Alugh & Shruti Sinha | Shagun Pandey & Samyuktha Hedge | Rannvijay & Sunny Leone | Uttarakhand |
| 12 | 2019–20 | Shrey Mittal & Priyamvada Kant | Ashish Bhatia & Miesha Iyer | Rannvijay & Sunny Leone | Jaipur |
| 13 | 2021 | Jay Dudhane & Aditi Rajput | Shivam Sharma & Pallak Yadav | Rannvijay & Sunny Leone | Kerala |
| 14 | 2022–23 | Hamid Barkzi & Soundous Moufakir | Justin D’Cruz & Sakshi Shrivas | Sunny Leone & Arjun Bijlani | Goa |
| 15 | 2024 | Jashwanth Bopanna & Akriti Negi | Harsh Arora & Rushali Yadav | Sunny Leone & Arjun Bijlani | Goa |
MTV Splitsvilla Season 1 (2008)
The inaugural Splitsvilla paired 22 singles in Goa under Rannvijay Singha’s hosting. Vishal Karwal & Shraddha Haribhai emerged winners, defeating Varun Saini & Heena Pardasani in dramatic final tasks. The season introduced the show’s core structure: alliances, attraction tests, and eliminations. The successful duo set the archetype for future seasons—romantic chemistry combined with strategic gameplay, laying down the roadmap for the Splitsvilla format.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 2 (2009)
Hosted by Nikhil Chinapa, season 2 in Goa saw Siddharth Bhardwaj & Sakshi Pradhan take the trophy against Mohit Malhotra & Joanna Magee. This edition brought raw emotion and budding celebrity drama. Siddharth—later known for Bigg Boss—showcased early signs of influencer potential. The season maintained fresh energy with emotional breakdowns and strategic moves, highlighting budding relationships and social gameplays.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 3 (2010)
Set in Pattaya, Thailand, and co-hosted by Nikhil and Deepti Gujral, Season 3 crowned Parag Chadha & Riya Bamniyal. They overcame final opponents Vikas Mahendroo & Kriti Sharma through intelligent pairing and chemistry-focused tasks. The exotic setup amplified romance and competition. Parag and Riya’s win demonstrated the importance of compatibility and strategic duo dynamics, influencing casting and match‑based approaches in future seasons.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 4 (2011–12)
Held in Dubai, season 4 introduced luxury tasks and power‑play elements. Winners Dushyant Yadav & Priya Shinde beat Sai Gundewar & Tina Thapa. Their bond was praised for sincerity, and Dushyant’s grounded persona balanced Priya’s charm. The season elevated Splitsvilla’s production value and pacing. It marked growing emphasis on international locations combined with emotional storytelling that engaged the audience.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 5 (2012)
Set in Jim Corbett, this season rewarded Paras Chhabra & Akanksha Popli, known for strong bond and compatibility, over Vroon Sharma & Jasmine Avasia. The season merged wild card twists and fortune‑book elements influencing eliminations. Paras’ later celebrity fame and modeling presence owes much to Splitsvilla exposure. It highlighted how strategic pairing plus mass appeal could win viewers and reputation.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 6 (2013)
Trivandrum-hosted Season 6 had Paramvir Singh & Mandy Debbarma take the title, showcasing grit and adaptability. They outperformed Prabjot Sahota & Shatakshi Joshi in a mix of emotional insight and task coordination. This season popularized tribal‑style alliances and social gameplay. It emphasized character and resilience over glamour, widening audience engagement and contestant types.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 7 (2014)
In Jaipur, Mayank Gandhi & Scarlett Rose won over Abhishek Malik & Khushi Bhatia under Chinapa and Sunny’s hosting. With “Battle of the Sexes,” the season brought competitive group dynamics and noticeable fan appreciation. The duo’s chemistry and strong personalities struck a chord. This season is widely remembered for its bold tasks and turning points that fueled Splitsvilla’s growing popularity.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 8 (2015)
Back in Goa with Rannvijay & Sunny as hosts, Season 8 titled “What Women Love” saw Prince Narula & Anuki Tchokhonelidze win. They triumphed over Utkarsh Gupta & Sana Sayyad with chemistry and fierce task wins. Prince’s dominance and personality made him a nationwide sensation. The season’s format twist—female power—added intrigue and audience investment.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 9 (2016)
“With Women in Control” theme brought Gurmeet Rehal & Kavya Khurana to victory over Varun Sood & Martina Thariyan in Puducherry. Their bond, emotional maturity, and strategic moves resonated with viewers. This season emphasized trust and team synergy. Winning couple’s post‑show fame—including Gurmeet winning Khatron Ke Khiladi—highlighted Splitsvilla as a launch pad for young stars.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 10 (2017)
Season 10’s “Experiment of Love,” filmed in Corbett, rewarded Baseer Ali & Naina Singh over Priyank Sharma & Divya Agarwal. Known for strong task performance and connection, the winners exemplified balanced teamwork. Baseer’s rise to hosting roles and acting roles later solidified the show’s impact. The season leaned deeper into strategic alliances and romantic dynamics under evolving formats.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 11 (2018–19)
Hosted again by Rannvijay & Sunny in Uttarakhand, Season 11 titled “Emotions vs Logic” saw Gaurav Alugh & Shruti Sinha win over Shagun & Samyuktha. Known for balancing emotional insight and tactical gameplay, they impressed in final tasks. Shruti, a former Roadies contestant, combined charisma and strategy. Their win boosted both stars’ visibility across reality TV.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 12 (2019–20)
In Jaipur with hosts Rannvijay & Sunny, Shrey Mittal & Priyamvada Kant triumphed over Ashish Bhatia & Miesha Iyer. Under theme “Your Best Shot at Love,” the pair navigated compatibility tests and strategic pairing. Their season highlighted growing complexity in Splitsvilla games, where loyalty and task wins became equally essential.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 13 (2021)
Filmed in Kerala, Splitsvilla X3 crowned Jay Dudhane & Aditi Rajput over Shivam Sharma & Pallak Yadav. Their chemistry, task consistency, and ideal match alignment won audience favor. Despite some online debate about favoritism, their win was embraced by viewers. This season reinforced idea‑match format and showcased transformational storytelling.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 14 (2022–23)
Under hosts Sunny Leone & Arjun Bijlani in Goa, Hamid Barkzi & Soundous Moufakir emerged champions, defeating Justin D’Cruz & Sakshi Shrivas. The villa insiders added dynamic intrigue. Their international love story and unity under pressure stood out. Audiences praised cross‑cultural pairing and emotional authenticity.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 15 (2024)
In 2024, Season 15 hosted by Sunny & Arjun awarded Jashwanth Bopanna & Akriti Negi the win over Harsh Arora & Rushali Yadav. Set again in Goa, this season focused on connection tasks and emotional storytelling. The winners stood out with consistent performance, chemistry, and audience connection—keeping the tradition of drama‑meets‑romance intact.
Conclusion
MTV Splitsvilla has crafted a distinct identity in Indian reality TV—one where love, drama, strategy, and audience engagement thrive. From season‑1’s simplicty to season 15’s elaborate themes, the show has launched careers and introduced lasting couples and personalities. Winners like Prince, Shruti, Hamid & Soundous, and others exemplify how Splitsvilla has become a springboard for fame and influence. With every season, stakes rise but the core remains: connection, courage, chemistry, and compelling storytelling.