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Splitsvilla 16: Gullu-Kaira win and take home ₹20 lakh, but Yogesh, Akanksha and Ruru’s arc delivered the biggest shock

Splitsvilla 16: Gullu-Kaira win and take home ₹20 lakh, but Yogesh, Akanksha and Ruru’s arc delivered the biggest shock

Splitsvilla 16 grand finale: The second part of the grand finale of MTV’s Splitsvilla 16 was aired on Saturday, and Gullu and Kaira were declared as the winning couple of the show. Hosts Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra, along with mischief-makers Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma, called all the ex-contestants on the show for one last time, which added to the drama. Gullu and Kaira won the trophy and the ₹20 lakh prize amount. (Also read: Splitsvilla 16 voting twist in finale? Gullu-Kaira and Yogesh-Ruru secure top spots as they fight for survival) Gullu Kaira’s win was overshadowed by a tense finale that had Akanksha Choudhary at the centre of it. What was the deciding factor? The winner was decided on the basis of two aspects: the pair who performed the finale task in the shortest time, and the one with the highest number of votes. The finalists were Gullu and Kaira, Yogesh and Ruru, Soundharya and Tayne, and Sorab and Niharika. Gullu and Kaira amassed 38.4 million votes and performed the task in the …

MTV Splitsvilla X6: Gullu and Kaira crowned winners, take home Rs 20 lakh in ‘Pyaar Ya Paisa’ finale | Television News

MTV Splitsvilla X6: Gullu and Kaira crowned winners, take home Rs 20 lakh in ‘Pyaar Ya Paisa’ finale | Television News

4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 16, 2026 09:31 PM IST MTV Splitsvilla X6 finale: After months of intense drama, emotional breakdowns, shifting alliances and high-voltage tasks, MTV Splitsvilla X6 has finally crowned its winners. Fan-favourite duo Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, and Kaira Anu emerged victorious in the grand finale of the dating reality show, taking home the trophy and a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh. Hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra, the latest season introduced a fresh twist with its ‘Pyaar Ya Paisa’ theme, forcing contestants to choose between love and money throughout the competition. The season also featured Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed as Mischief Makers, adding more chaos and unpredictability to the villa dynamics. This season also introduced another major first for the reality show. For the first time in Splitsvilla’s history, audiences were asked to vote for the finalists, with the winners being decided through a combination of the finale task and audience votes. ALSO READ: Madhavan says he refused son Vedaant’s request to ‘spend quality time’: ‘I’m …

MTV Splitsvilla 7 fame Mayank Pawar passes away at 37 | Television News

MTV Splitsvilla 7 fame Mayank Pawar passes away at 37 | Television News

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 24, 2026 07:35 PM IST MTV Splitsvilla 7 contestant Mayank Pawar has died at the age of 37. He passed away on February 23. The news was confirmed via a post on his official Instagram account on Monday, leaving fans and followers shocked. The statement described him as “a brother, a champion, a mentor, and an inspiration to many,” adding that he would “forever live in the hearts” of those who knew and admired him. “A brother, a champion, a mentor, and an inspiration to many. Mayank Pawar will forever live in our hearts. Please join us in prayer and remembrance. Om Shanti 🥀💗🕊,” the statement read. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. A prayer meeting has been scheduled for February 25, 2026, from 5 pm to 6 pm at Valmiki Mandir in Sangam Park, Rana Pratap Bagh in New Delhi. Netizens react The news of Mayank Pawar’s passing left many stunned, with the comment section of the post quickly filling up with messages of disbelief. A …

Exclusive- Rhea Chakraborty: The years when noone wanted to work with me were painful

Exclusive- Rhea Chakraborty: The years when noone wanted to work with me were painful

After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s upcoming series. Her comeback follows a prolonged period of legal battles and public scrutiny following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June 2020, whom she had dated from early 2019 until his passing. Rhea Chakraborty Opening up about the emotional struggle of being away from her acting career, she says, “Letting go of this dream of acting, which I had worked towards for over a decade, took many sessions of therapy. I had to stop thinking about it because I couldn’t have it; I didn’t get acting opportunities.” Adding that she even said no to the role because it had been long she continues, “Hansal sir and the writer asked me what was stopping me. I told them I had left acting and they said that’s all the more reason I should do it because it does not matter whether I do well or not. Now I’m glad I said yes, it was different coming on set, …

After debut with Govinda, life as a pop icon and MTV VJ, Raageshwari’s career came to a halt post illness at 25; called stardom a ‘dangerous trap’ | Bollywood News

After debut with Govinda, life as a pop icon and MTV VJ, Raageshwari’s career came to a halt post illness at 25; called stardom a ‘dangerous trap’ | Bollywood News

In the Indian film industry, several personalities arrive like a storm—becoming overnight sensations, omnipresent for a brief period—only to disappear just as suddenly, leaving audiences wondering, “Whatever happened to them?” One such name is Raageshwari. Raageshwari entered the industry as a model and made her acting debut at just 16 with Govinda and Chunky Panday-starrer Aankhen. The film’s success instantly catapulted her into the spotlight. But acting was only one facet of her talent. She soon emerged as a pop icon of the 1990s, delivering chart-topping albums like Duniya, Pyaar Ka Rag, Sach Ka Saath and Y2K – Saal Do Hazaar. She also became a household name as an MTV VJ, with Ek Do Teen with Raageshwari among the channel’s most popular shows. After ruling the ’90s with remarkable ease, the year 2000 changed everything – almost overnight. ALSO READ | India’s first VJ Ruby Bhatia accepts she charges Rs 1,000 for a video today after earning Rs 1 lakh per show in 90s: ‘I spent a lot of money on…’ Chunky Pandey, Raageshwari, Ritu …

Meet Bollywood stars who found fame through MTV

Meet Bollywood stars who found fame through MTV

MTV Shutdown MTV was not just a music channel; it was a platform to shape the thinking, fashion, and dreams of the youth. In the late 90s and early 2010s, MTV influenced an entire generation. The recent news that MTV’s music channels are shutting down in the UK has caused sadness in the hearts of people. However, it is a matter of relief that no such decision has been taken yet regarding MTV India, so the memories and nostalgia of the Indian audience are safe for the time being. Ayushmann Khurrana Ayushmann Khurrana is counted among Bollywood’s most sensible and socially relevant actors today. But his journey started like a normal college student from MTV Roadies Season 2. After winning the show, he became a popular VJ on MTV. His confidence in front of the camera, speaking style and spontaneity were also evident in his later films. MTV gave him recognition and platform, which opened the doors of Bollywood. Malaika Arora Malaika Arora is the identity of glamour, dance and fitness today, but she also …

The Next Chapter Getting Cancelled After 2 Seasons? What We Know About Future Of MTV Reality Series

The Next Chapter Getting Cancelled After 2 Seasons? What We Know About Future Of MTV Reality Series

Is Teen Mom: The Next Chapter getting cancelled? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The first season of the reality series, Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, aired 34 episodes split into two parts of 17 episodes. The first half of which aired in 2022 while the other half came out in 2023. The series was then renewed for season two. The second edition aired 15 episodes in 2024 while the second half of the episodes are currently airing, starting from January 2025. As per sources, it might be the last set of episodes of the show as things are not too positive behind the scenes of the show. Here’s everything we know about the same. Is Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Getting Cancelled After 2 Seasons? According to OK Magazine, the cast is worried that Teen Mom: The Next Chapter might get cancelled because “no one knows what’s going on.” A source told the portal, “It’s been radio silent from production and, while that happened before, it seems different this time.” And that isn’t the …

Diddy, Bad Boy & MTV hit with lawsuit by ex-Making the Band singer over ‘inhumane’ treatment

Diddy, Bad Boy & MTV hit with lawsuit by ex-Making the Band singer over ‘inhumane’ treatment

Former Making the Band contestant Sara Rivers has filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, MTV, and Bad Boy Entertainment, alleging mistreatment and abuse during her time on the hit reality show. Sean Combs aka P. Diddy is set to go on trial for racketeering and sex trafficking on May 5, 2025, (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)(AFP) Allegations of mistreatment on the show In her lawsuit, Rivers claims she was subjected to inhumane treatment, some of which was broadcast to millions on television. She specifically cites the infamous cheesecake incident from Making the Band 2, in which she and her group members were forced to walk several blocks to get a cheesecake for Diddy. According to her, this was just one of many instances of mistreatment. She also alleges that she was forced to sleep in an open space with four male contestants, despite being married at the time. Rivers claims she was threatened with elimination if she refused to comply. Other defendants named in the lawsuit The lawsuit, filed by attorney Ariel Mitchell, …

Jay-Z Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs At an MTV Awards Afterparty in 2000; Former Denies Wrongdoing

Jay-Z Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs At an MTV Awards Afterparty in 2000; Former Denies Wrongdoing

Trigger Warning: The article contains references to rape and abuse Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at an MTV Awards afterparty in 2000. The rapper and entrepreneur, born Shawn Carter, was named in an amended lawsuit filed by Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee on Sunday, December 8, according to court documents obtained by myriad media outlets. The original complaint, filed by an anonymous accuser in October, had only listed Combs as a defendant. NBC News first reported the amendment to the lawsuit. The accuser, identified as Jane Doe, claims in the suit that both Jay-Z and Combs raped her at a New York house party on September 7, 2000, when she was 13. She claimed that she was offered a drink at the soirée she attended that made her feel dizzy, prompting her to rest in an empty bedroom for a bit, during which she alleged the crime took place. As she laid down on the bed, she alleged that Combs and Jay-Z entered the room, with the former telling her she was now “ready …

Jay-Z’s alleged MTV afterparty photos surface amid rape accusations involving Diddy | Hollywood

Jay-Z’s alleged MTV afterparty photos surface amid rape accusations involving Diddy | Hollywood

Jay-Z has vehemently denied allegations of rape leveled against him in a recent lawsuit. A Jane Doe in New York, claims that the rapper and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted her at an MTV Music Awards afterparty in 2000. As the news broke, alleged photos from the party began circulating on social media. (Also read: Jay-Z accused of ‘raping’ a minor in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: He responds, ‘You made a terrible…’ Alleged photos from MTV Music Awards afterparty in 2000 surface(Pic- X) Alleged photos of Jay Z and Diddy surfaces after rape claims The photos that surfaced online, claimed to be taken during the MTV Music Awards ceremony, are linked to an initially filed lawsuit in October 2024 with only Diddy named as the defendant. This lawsuit was refiled on Sunday at the Southern District Court of New York to include Jay-Z, whose original name is Shawn Carter. While the authenticity of these photos cannot be independently verified by HT, they have sparked further discussion and scrutiny surrounding the allegations and the …