MTV Roadies is a pioneering Indian reality television show that has captivated audiences since its inception in 2003. Combining adventure, travel, and drama, the show challenges contestants with grueling tasks and tests of endurance, all while they journey across various terrains. Participants, known as “Roadies,” are selected through rigorous auditions and are required to demonstrate physical strength, mental resilience, and strategic acumen. Over the years, MTV Roadies has evolved, introducing new themes, formats, and a dynamic mix of contestants, making it a staple in Indian reality television.
Below is a comprehensive table detailing the winners of each season, along with pertinent information about the show’s timeline, hosts, and runner-ups.
| Season | Year | Start Date | End Date | Winner | Runner-Up | Host(s) | Judges/Gang Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | 15 Oct 2003 | 24 Dec 2003 | Rannvijay Singh | Natasha Gulati | Cyrus Sahukar | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 2 | 2004 | 8 Nov 2004 | 26 Dec 2004 | Ayushmann Khurrana | Candy Brar | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 3 | 2005 | 11 Nov 2005 | 19 Feb 2006 | Parul Shahi | Rahul Sharma | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 4 | 2006-2007 | 11 Nov 2006 | 4 Feb 2007 | Anthony Yeh | Gurbani Judge | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 5 | 2007-2008 | 22 July 2007 | 23 Dec 2007 | Ashutosh Kaushik | Nihal Nikam | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 6 | 2008-2009 | 29 Nov 2008 | 23 Mar 2009 | Nauman Sait | Lonkiri Timung | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 7 | 2009-2010 | 28 Mar 2010 | 27 June 2010 | Anwar Syed | Zaid Bin Nazir | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 8 | 2011 | 22 Jan 2011 | 18 June 2011 | Aanchal Khurana | Mohit Saggar | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 9 | 2012 | 7 Jan 2012 | 30 June 2012 | Vikas Khoker | Himani Sharma | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 10 | 2013 | 19 Jan 2013 | 17 June 2013 | Palak Johal | Kanak Raju | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 11 | 2014 | 25 Jan 2014 | 18 May 2014 | Nikhil Sachdeva | Utkarsh Khanna | Rannvijay Singh | Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman |
| 12 | 2015 | 27 June 2015 | 27 Sept 2015 | Prince Narula | Gurmeet Singh Rehal | Rannvijay Singh | Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Esha Deol, Vijender Singh |
| 13 | 2016 | 20 Feb 2016 | 19 June 2016 | Balraj Singh Khehra | Navdeesh Arora | Rannvijay Singh | Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula |
| 14 | 2017 | 25 Feb 2017 | 22 July 2017 | Shweta Mehta | Baseer Ali | Rannvijay Singh | Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula |
| 15 | 2018 | 18 Feb 2018 | 19 Aug 2018 | Kashish Thakur Pundir | Preeti Kuntal | Rannvijay Singh | Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa |
| 16 | 2019 | 10 Feb 2019 | 18 Aug 2019 | Arun Sharma | Bidhan Shrestha | Rannvijay Singh | Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa |
| 17 | 2020 | 15 Feb 2020 | 16 Jan 2021 | Hamid Barkzi | Michael Ajay | Rannvijay Singh | No Gang Leaders |
| 18 | 2022 | 8 Apr 2022 | 10 July 2022 | Ashish Bhatia & Nandini G | Yukti Arora & Jaswanth Bopanna | Sonu Sood | Nikhil Chinapa, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Raftaar |
| 19 | 2023 | 3 June 2023 | 15 October 2023 | Vashu Jain | Siwet Tomar | Sonu Sood | Rhea Chakraborty, Prince Narula, Gautam Gulati |
Season 1 (2003) – Rannvijay Singh
- Start Date: 15 October 2003
- End Date: 24 December 2003
- Winner: Rannvijay Singh
- Runner-Up: N/A
- Host: Cyrus Sahukar
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
The first season of MTV Roadies introduced the show’s adventurous format to Indian viewers. Rannvijay Singh, a fan favorite, won the title and later became an integral part of the show as a host and mentor.
Season 2 (2004) – Ayushmann Khurrana
- Start Date: 8 November 2004
- End Date: 26 December 2004
- Winner: Ayushmann Khurrana
- Runner-Up: N/A
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Season 2 crowned Ayushmann Khurrana as the winner, a significant achievement for him that laid the foundation for his Bollywood career.
Season 3 (2005) – Parul Shahi
- Start Date: 11 November 2005
- End Date: 19 February 2006
- Winner: Parul Shahi
- Runner-Up: N/A
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Parul Shahi became the first female winner of Roadies in Season 3. Her victory was celebrated as a milestone, inspiring more women to participate in the challenging competition.
Season 4 (2006-2007) – Anthony Yeh
- Start Date: 11 November 2006
- End Date: 4 February 2007
- Winner: Anthony Yeh
- Runner-Up: Gurbani Judge (Bani J)
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Anthony Yeh’s unique journey and resilience helped him secure the title. Gurbani Judge, popularly known as Bani J, became a popular figure in Indian reality TV.
Season 5 (2007-2008) – Ashutosh Kaushik
- Start Date: 22 July 2007
- End Date: 23 December 2007
- Winner: Ashutosh Kaushik
- Runner-Up: Nihal Nikam
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Ashutosh Kaushik, known for his calm demeanor, won Season 5 and later appeared in other reality shows, broadening his fan base.
Season 6 (2008-2009) – Nauman Sait
- Start Date: 29 November 2008
- End Date: 23 March 2009
- Winner: Nauman Sait
- Runner-Up: Lonkiri Timung
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Nauman Sait’s season was known for its unique challenges and was one of the most watched, thanks to his dedication and fan following.
Season 7 (2009-2010) – Anwar Syed
- Start Date: 28 March 2010
- End Date: 27 June 2010
- Winner: Anwar Syed
- Runner-Up: Zaid Bin Nazir
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Anwar Syed stood out with his mental strength and strategic gameplay, making him the deserving winner of Season 7.
Season 8 (2011) – Aanchal Khurana
- Start Date: 22 January 2011
- End Date: 18 June 2011
- Winner: Aanchal Khurana
- Runner-Up: Mohit Saggar
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Aanchal Khurana became the second female winner, admired for her fierce spirit and determination.
Season 9 (2012) – Vikas Khoker
- Start Date: 7 January 2012
- End Date: 30 June 2012
- Winner: Vikas Khoker
- Runner-Up: Himani Sharma
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Vikas Khoker’s journey was marked by his dedication, as he showcased the qualities of a true Roadie and took home the title.
Season 10 (2013) – Palak Johal
- Start Date: 19 January 2013
- End Date: 17 June 2013
- Winner: Palak Johal
- Runner-Up: Kanak Raju
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Palak Johal’s victory was iconic, as her fiery persona and competitive spirit made her a memorable winner.
Season 11 (2014) – Nikhil Sachdeva
- Start Date: 25 January 2014
- End Date: 18 May 2014
- Winner: Nikhil Sachdeva
- Runner-Up: Utkarsh Khanna
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Raghu Ram, Rajiv Laxman
Nikhil Sachdeva emerged as a strong competitor and ultimately took the title with his endurance and grit.
Season 12 (2015) – Prince Narula
- Start Date: 27 June 2015
- End Date: 27 September 2015
- Winner: Prince Narula
- Runner-Up: Gurmeet Singh Rehal
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Esha Deol, Vijender Singh
Prince Narula became a prominent figure in reality television, showcasing exceptional skills and strategy to win.
Season 13 (2016) – Balraj Singh Khehra
- Start Date: 20 February 2016
- End Date: 19 June 2016
- Winner: Balraj Singh Khehra
- Runner-Up: Navdeesh Arora
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula
Balraj Singh Khehra’s passion and resilience helped him secure a memorable victory.
Season 14 (2017) – Shweta Mehta
- Start Date: 25 February 2017
- End Date: 22 July 2017
- Winner: Shweta Mehta
- Runner-Up: Baseer Ali
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula
Shweta Mehta, a strong female competitor, won the season with her determination and strength.
Season 15 (2018) – Kashish Thakur Pundir
- Start Date: 18 February 2018
- End Date: 19 August 2018
- Winner: Kashish Thakur Pundir
- Runner-Up: Preeti Kuntal
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa
Kashish Thakur Pundir’s athleticism and dedication made him a well-deserved winner of Season 16.
Season 16 (2019) – Arun Sharma
- Start Date: 10 February 2019
- End Date: 18 August 2019
- Winner: Arun Sharma
- Runner-Up: Bidhan Shrestha
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa
Arun Sharma’s balanced approach to competition earned him the title.
Season 17 (2020) – Hamid Barkzi
- Start Date: 15 February 2020
- End Date: 16 January 2021
- Winner: Hamid Barkzi
- Runner-Up: Michael Ajay
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
- Judges: Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa
Hamid Barkzi’s win in Season 18 showcased his courage and sportsmanship.
Season 18 (2022) – Ashish Bhatia & Nandini G
- Start Date: 8 April 2022
- End Date: 10 July 2022
- Winners: Ashish Bhatia & Nandini G
- Runner-Up: Yukti Arora & Jaswanth Bopanna
- Host: Sonu Sood
- Judges: Nikhil Chinapa, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Raftaar
This season was unique, featuring a double win format with Ashish Bhatia and Nandini G crowned as the winners.
Season 19 (2023) – Vashu Jain
- Start Date: 3 June 2023
- End Date: 15 October 2022
- Winners: Vashu Jain
- Runner-Up: Siwet Tomar
- Host: Sonu Sood
- Gang Leaders: Gautam Gulati, Prince Narula, Rhea Chakraborty
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