MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa OTT release date: Here's when and where you can stream Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra-hosted dating reality show

MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa premieres January 9, 2026, on JioHotstar. Hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra, contestants face a choice: Dil (Love) ya Deal (Money).

MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa

With the new, high-stakes theme "Pyaar ya Paisa" (Love or Money), India's premier dating reality show MTV Splitsvilla is returning for its 16th season. On January 9, 2026, the reality show will make its formal debut on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). MTV will air it every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7 PM IST.

Core twist

An unusual new twist this season forces contestants to decide whether to build a real relationship (dil) or a planned, money-driven collaboration (deal). This season's most popular singles will face more daring, fiery, and unpredictable challenges as they try to balance their emotions with their desire for financial success, according to the new concept that pits love and money against each other.

Sunny Leone, who just celebrated ten years with the legendary franchise, will return as Queen of Hearts and will serve as the show's executive producer. Karan Kundrra, the dashing King of Hearts, is her co-host. Leone and Kundrra will accompany the participants on this exciting journey, guiding them through the dynamics of their relationships and the consequences of their choices.

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New mischief maker team

As a prominent component of the campaign's initial major reveal, the brand-new Mischief Maker team brings a significant amount of mayhem to the villa. Television star Nia Sharma makes her explosive Splitsvilla debut, joining Uorfi Javed, the show's original troublemaker, who is back to cause mayhem once more. Sharma and Javed's combination is going to provide "twice the chaos, twice the glam, and a whole new energy" to the villa, making the participants' quest for a perfect match even more troublesome.

The official advertising artwork provides an eye-catching graphic depiction of the season's primary conflict. In the middle of the moral battle are the hosts, standing within a colourful, tropical beach backdrop bathed in sunset light.

Host visuals

Leone, clad in a glittering golden ensemble, holds a heart-shaped "Ideal Match" card, symbolising Pyaar (Love). Her co-host, Kundrra, stands across from her, wearing a stylised black-and-gold blouse and symbolising Paisa (Money) with a huge, shining diamond.

The two Mischief Makers, Sharma and Javed, stand opposite the hosts and represent the game's enticing possibilities. Representing the irresistible temptation of riches and the "deal," Javed stands provocatively over a treasure chest brimming with gold coins and cash and brandishes a cash gun. An angelic-winged Sharma clutches a shattered, blood-red glass heart, a symbol of the emotional stakes and the risk of grief that might accompany love's quest. A roulette wheel represents the risk that the competitors are about to face, while a broken heart takes the stage in the background.

Essence of the season

At its heart, MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa is all about clashing genuine feelings with cold, hard logic. 'Dil ya Deal' viewers can expect a season full of alliances, relationships, and personal values being put to the test as the players compete for the title.

When MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa returns on JioHotstar for its 16th season on January 9, 2026, viewers in India will be able to watch the show three days a week.

MTV Splitsvilla X6 FAQs:

Q: When is the release date for MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa?

A: The reality show is set to premiere on January 9, 2026. New episodes will air every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Q: Where can I watch MTV Splitsvilla X6?

A: MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa will be available for streaming on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The episodes will also be broadcast on the MTV channel at 7 PM IST.

Q: Who are the hosts for MTV Splitsvilla X6?

A: The 16th season of MTV Splitsvilla is hosted by the ultimate Queen of Hearts, Sunny Leone, who is joined by the dashing King of Hearts, Karan Kundrra, as her co-host.

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