Top 10 Hindi reality shows of 2025: The Traitors India, Bigg Boss 19, Rise and Fall, and more

The year 2025 was a great one for Hindi reality television. From record-breaking TRPs and viral moments to new formats and star-driven judging panels, reality shows this year have gone beyond entertainment and become full-fledged cultural conversations. Be it raw talent, high-voltage drama, or inspiring human stories, Hindi reality shows in 2025 have captivated viewers as never before - solidifying their place as prime-time powerhouses. In this article, we dive into the top 10 Hindi reality shows of 2025, and the list includes Karan Johar's The Traitors India Season 1, Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 to Ashneer Grover's Rise and Fall, and more. 

Top 10 Hindi reality shows of 2025

Bigg Boss 19 (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, has been one of the most-watched Indian TV reality shows in 2025. It concluded in December 2025 with Gaurav Khanna as the winner and Farrhana Bhatt as the runner-up. The show featured a parliament/government theme with housemates making decisions and incorporating elements like a Secret Room. 

Rise and Fall (Amazon MX Player)

Ashneer Grover's reality show Rise & Fall explores power dynamics between two groups, "Rulers" in luxury and "Workers" in hardship. It aims to create social commentary through a competition where anyone can stand up or fall, featuring celebrities like Arjun Bijlani, Dhanashree Verma, Kiku Sharda, and more. The show received a lot of attention, even more than Bigg Boss 19 at some point.

The Traitors India Season 1 (Prime Video)

The Traitors India is a reality show on Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up), hosted by Karan Johar. It featured 20 celebrities, who lived in a mansion, competing in missions for cash prizes, but some were secretly designated as "traitors" by Johar to eliminate "innocents" through deception and secret "murders". The winners of the show were Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther. Meanwhile, The Traitors India Season 2 has already been announced. 

KBC 17 (SonyLIV - OTTplay Premium)

Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17 (the 2025 season) premiered on August 11, 2025, and this special season celebrates the silver jubilee of the iconic quiz show, which first aired in 2000. KBC 17 follows the standard format where contestants answer a series of multiple choice questions of increasing difficulty to win cash prizes.

Celebrity MasterChef India (SonyLIV - OTTplay Premium)

Celebrity MasterChef India 2025 is the first star-studded spin-off of the popular competitive cooking reality show MasterChef India. The season premiered on January 27, 2025. This season features a mix of famous chefs, a Bollywood filmmaker, presenter-judges, and various celebrity contestants. The winner of the show was Gaurav Khanna.

Pati Patni Aur Panga (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Pati Patni Aur Panga in 2025 was a popular TV reality show, hosted by Sonali Bendre & Munawar Faruqui, featuring celebrity couples Rubina Dilaik & Abhinav Shukla, Hina Khan, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debinna Bonnerjee, and others. They face challenges to test their relationship, which features a mix of comedy and emotion, unlike the 2020 web series of the same name. The winners of the show were Rubina and Abhinav.

Indian Idol Season 15 and 16 (SonyLIV - OTTplay Premium)

Indian Idol Season 15, which premiered on October 26, 2024, concluded with its grand finale in April 2025. This season focused on finding "voices as heroes," with an emphasis on versatile artists who can dominate the stage through both vocal prowess and charismatic presence. Manasi Ghosh from Kolkata emerged as the winner. Season 16 is currently going on. 

Laughter Chefs 2 (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment Season 2 concluded its run on July 27, 2025. The show, which mixes high-energy comedy with celebrity cooking challenges, saw several popular television and digital stars compete in the kitchen. The duo Karan Kundrra and Elvish Yadav emerged as the winners of Season 2.

Roadies XX: Double Cross (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

MTV Roadies XX, also known as Roadies: Double Cross, concluded its landmark 20th season on June 1, 2025. This season marks the return of the iconic show with a "double cross" theme, which allows contestants to betray their gang leaders for personal gain. Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, emerged as the champion, representing Elvish Yadav's gang.

India's Got Talent Season 11 (SonyLIV - OTTplay Premium)

India's Got Talent Season 11 (2025) brought back the original format with auditions, judge cuts, semi-finals, and finale, focusing on "Alag Kya Hai" (What's Different) with acts from India and globally. It is hosted by Haarsh Limbachiyaa and judged by Navjot Singh Sidhu, Malaika Arora, and Shaan.

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Top Hindi reality shows of 2025 FAQs

Q: What are the top Hindi reality shows of 2025?

A: Some of the top Hindi reality shows of 2025 are Bigg Boss 19, Rise and Fall, The Traitors India Season 1, Pati Patni Aur Panga, and more.

Q: Who is the winner of Bigg Boss 19?

A: Gaurav Khanna emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 19.