Quick answer: Rannvijay Singha (also written Rannvijay Singh) is an Indian TV host, actor and former VJ from Jalandhar, Punjab, born in 1983. He won the first season of MTV Roadies in 2003, became the show’s best-known host and gang leader, and has also hosted MTV Splitsvilla and Shark Tank India and acted in films and Netflix’s Mismatched. In August 2026 he was announced as host of Roadies season 21, Roadies Rebirth.
Who is Rannvijay Singha?
Rannvijay Singha is a television presenter and actor whose career has been tied to MTV India for more than two decades. He entered the first season of MTV Roadies in 2003, won it, and went on to host the show and later lead gangs as a judge. Alongside Roadies he has hosted several MTV shows, acted in Hindi and Punjabi films, and in recent years worked in streaming series.
Rannvijay Singha: profile at a glance
- Name: Rannvijay Singha (also Rannvijay Singh)
- Born: 1983, Jalandhar, Punjab. His birthday is commonly reported as 16 March, which would make him 43 as of October 2026; his Wikipedia entry gives only the year.
- Education: Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan; B.Com (Hons), Hansraj College, University of Delhi
- Occupation: TV host, actor
- Best known for: MTV Roadies (winner, host and gang leader), MTV Splitsvilla, Shark Tank India (host), Mismatched
- Spouse: Priyanka Vohra (married 2014)
An earlier version of this article gave his age as 32 and his height, and listed occupations such as “columnist” and a marketing role at a wheels company. The age was out of date, and we could not confirm the other details, so they have been removed.
Early life and family
Rannvijay comes from a family with six generations of service in the armed forces. His father, Iqbal Singh Singha, is a retired senior Indian Army officer, and his mother, Baljeet Kaur, is a homemaker and poet. Because of his father’s postings, he changed schools nine times before finishing at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, in New Delhi. He then earned a B.Com (Hons) from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. His younger brother, Harman Singha, is also an actor and VJ.
An earlier version of this article said his brother served in the Merchant Navy and appeared on Roadies as “Little Herman”. We could not confirm those details, so they are not repeated here.
MTV Roadies: from winner to host
Rannvijay entered the first season of MTV Roadies in 2003 and is widely credited as its winner. For every season’s champion, see our MTV Roadies winners list.
- Host (from 2004): after his win he became the show’s host from Roadies 2 onwards, presenting seasons such as Roadies 5 (2007 to 2008) and Roadies 8 (2011).
- Gang leader (2015 to 2021): from Roadies X2 (2015) he was one of the gang leaders, alongside Karan Kundrra, Esha Deol and Vijender Singh, and later Neha Dhupia and Prince Narula. Prince Narula, from Rannvijay’s gang, won Roadies X2. He returned as host for Roadies Xtreme (2018), Real Heroes (2019) and Revolution (2020 to 2021).
- Break and return: Sonu Sood hosted seasons 18 (2022) and 19 (2023). Rannvijay returned as host for season 20, Double Cross (2025), and in August 2026 MTV announced him as host of season 21, Roadies Rebirth.
An earlier version of this article said he hosted every season from Roadies 2 to Roadies X4 and also “Roadies 2 to Roadies 10”; the two statements contradicted each other. In seasons 12 to 14 (Roadies X2, X4 and Rising) he was a gang leader, while Bani J and Gaelyn Mendonca were the presenters.
Other TV shows
- MTV Splitsvilla: host of the first season (2008), and again from Splitsvilla 8 (2015), co-hosting with Sunny Leone, through to 2021. Our Splitsvilla winners and contestants guide covers a later season.
- Other MTV shows: MTV Force India: The Fast and The Gorgeous (2009), MTV Stuntmania (2011), MTV Scooty Pep Teen Diva and MTV Troll Police (2018).
- Pukaar – Call for the Hero (Life OK, 2014): his lead acting role on television, as Major Rajveer Shergill, an Army officer balancing duty and family.
- Shark Tank India (2021 to 2022): host of the first season.
- Chhoriyan Chali Gaon (2025): host.
Films
- Toss: A Flip of Destiny (2009): his debut, as Ryan
- London Dreams (2009): as Wasim, in Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s film
- Action Replayy (2010): supporting role, also directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah
- Dharti (2011): his first Punjabi film, with Jimmy Shergill
- Taur Mittran Di (2012, Punjabi)
- 3 A.M. (2014): a paranormal thriller directed by Vishal Mahadkar, as Sunny
- Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene (2015)
An earlier version of this article said Dharti was a box-office success and named his character Heera Singh. We could not confirm either detail from the sources we checked, so we have not repeated them.
Web series
- Mismatched (Netflix, 2020 onwards): as Professor Siddharth Sinha
- Do You Wanna Partner (2025)
- Kohrra season 2 (2026)
Business and interests
Rannvijay has been a co-owner of the Punjab football club Minerva Punjab FC, which played in the I-League. He is known as a keen motorcyclist and a fan of comics, football and basketball.
An earlier version of this article listed endorsement deals, an outdoor-adventure business partnership and a list of “facts”, including whether he smokes or drinks and the bikes he owns. We could not confirm those details, so they have been removed.
Personal life
Rannvijay Singha married Priyanka Vohra on 10 April 2014. Their daughter, Kainaat, was born in January 2017, and in March 2021 the couple announced the birth of their son, Jahaanvir.
An earlier version of this article included a quoted tweet about his wedding, which we could not trace, and a repetitive paragraph about the couple’s “love story”. It also mentioned a relationship from before his marriage. Those passages have been removed.
Rannvijay Singha photos
Rannvijay Singha on social media
These are his profiles as linked in the original article:
- Rannvijay Singha Wikipedia
- Rannvijay Singha Facebook
- Rannvijay Singha Twitter (now X)
- Rannvijay Singha Instagram
More Roadies profiles: Raghu Ram and Bani J (VJ Bani).
Frequently asked questions
Did Rannvijay win MTV Roadies?
Yes. He is credited as the winner of the first season of MTV Roadies in 2003, and then became the show’s host.
Is Rannvijay hosting Roadies in 2026?
Yes. In August 2026 MTV announced him as host of season 21, Roadies Rebirth.
Who is Rannvijay Singha’s wife?
He married Priyanka Vohra on 10 April 2014. They have a daughter, Kainaat, and a son, Jahaanvir.
What was Rannvijay’s first film?
Toss: A Flip of Destiny (2009). His first Punjabi film was Dharti (2011).
Which college did Rannvijay attend?
He earned a B.Com (Hons) from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, after schooling at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan.
Details checked in October 2026 against his Wikipedia entry, the MTV Roadies season records and August 2026 news reports (IANS, Republic) on Roadies Rebirth. Rumours, unverifiable quotes and personal details have been removed.
