MTV Splitsvilla is back with a new and unique season. Splitsvilla 16, titled as Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa, premiered on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. IST. On day 1, the dating show introduced its first batch of eight male and eight female contestants, who are staying at the Pyaar Villa. The second day marked the entry of the remaining 16 contestants into villa no. 2, Paisa Villa. The presence of two villas and two mischief-makers (Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma) is what makes this season different from all past instalments of the dating reality show.
The show opened with a bang, and within just two days, love connections, jealousy, friendships, and alliances began to form in both Pyaar and Paisa Villas. In episode 2, one of the male contestants emerged as the most popular among the Paisa Villa ladies, and it is Gullu, as expected. His recent venture on Roadies and his social media contact with most of the female contestants of the villa are the reasons for the same. As his fame skyrocketed after his Splitsvilla appearance, renewed attention focused on the controversy over his alleged marriage.
Who is Splitsvilla 16 contestant, Gullu?
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