MTV Roadies, one such trendsetter of Indian reality TV shows, has been entertaining viewers since its very first season in the year 2003. Famed for its ultimate strength challenges, dramatic confrontation, and contestants’ journeys, Roadies has gained a reputation of its own. With new themes, new hosts, and new contestants to capture the title, each season seems to bring out something different. Here goes the elaborated list of winners, runners-up, and hosts of MTV Roadies across its seasons.
Winners and Runner up List of MTV Roadies
| Season | Year | Title | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | Roadies – Challenges Har Kadam Par | Rannvijay Singha | Natasha Gupta |
| 2 | 2004–05 | Roadies Returns | Ayushmann Khurrana | Candy Brar |
| 3 | 2005 | Roadies 3 – Triple The Danger | Parul Shahi | Rahul Sharma |
| 4 | 2006–07 | Roadies – Road To Fear | Anthony Yeh | Gurbani Judge |
| 5 | 2007–08 | Roadies 5.0 | Ashutosh Kaushik | Nihal Nikam |
| 6 | 2008–09 | Roadies Hell Down Under | Nauman Sait | Lonkiri Timung |
| 7 | 2009–10 | Roadies:7 Deadly Sins & 1 Wild Safari | Anwar Syed | Zaid Bin Nazir |
| 8 | 2011 | Roadies 8: Shortcut to Hell | Aanchal Khurana | Mohit Saggar |
| 9 | 2012 | Roadies 9: Everything or Nothing | Vikas Khoker | Himani Sharma |
| 10 | 2013 | Roadies X: Battle for Glory | Palak Johal | Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon |
| 11 | 2014 | Roadies X1: Ride for Respect | Nikhil Sachdeva | Utkarsh Khanna |
| 12 | 2015 | Roadies X2: Your Road, Your Gang | Prince Narula | Gurmeet Singh Rehal |
| 13 | 2016 | Roadies X4: Your Gang, Your Glory | Balraj Singh Khehra | Navdeesh Singh |
| 14 | 2017 | Roadies Rising | Shweta Mehta | Baseer Ali |
| 15 | 2018 | Roadies Xtreme | Kashish Thakur | Preeti Kuntal |
| 16 | 2019 | Roadies: Real Heroes | Arun Sharma | Ankita Pathak |
| 17 | 2020–21 | Roadies: Revolution | Hamid Barkzi | Michael Ajay |
| 18 | 2022 | Roadies: Journey in South Africa06 | Ashish Bhatia & Nandini G | Jashwanth Bopanna & Yukti Arora |
| 19 | 2023 | Roadies: Karm Ya Kaand | Vashu Jain | Siwet Tomar |
MTV Roadies Host, Price Money & Winning Gang Leaders
| Season | Year | Host | Destinations | Prize Money | Winning Gang Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | Cyrus Sahukar | Chennai to Chail, India | Bikes to all Roadies | — |
| 2 | 2004–05 | Rannvijay Singha | Kolkata to Wagah border, India | ₹5,00,000 + Bikes to all Roadies | |
| 3 | 2005 | Jaisalmer to Leh, India | ₹4,87,000 + Bikes to 5 (Parul, Rahul, Shubhi, Shubhendru, Sonia) | ||
| 4 | 2006–07 | India | ₹3,75,500 | ||
| 5 | 2007–08 | India, Thailand & Malaysia | ₹2,30,000 | ||
| 6 | 2008–09 | India, Australia | ₹3,62,000 | ||
| 7 | 2009–10 | Rannvijay Singha & Bani J | India, Kenya & Egypt | ₹90,000 | |
| 8 | 2011 | Rannvijay Singha | India, Brazil | ₹4,00,000 | |
| 9 | 2012 | India, United States | ₹6,17,000 | ||
| 10 | 2013 | Bani J | India | ₹4,50,000 | Raghu Ram |
| 11 | 2014 | ₹3,20,000 | — | ||
| 12 | 2015 | India, Nepal | ₹5,00,000 | Rannvijay Singha | |
| 13 | 2016 | Gaelyn Mendonca | India, Bhutan | Renault Duster | Karan Kundra |
| 14 | 2017 | India | Neha Dhupia | ||
| 15 | 2018 | Rannvijay Singha | |||
| 16 | 2019 | Droom Used Super Bike | Raftaar | ||
| 17 | 2020–21 | Jawa Bike and ₹3,00,000 to Nikhil Chinapa’s cause | Nikhil Chinapa | ||
| 18 | 2022 | Sonu Sood | South Africa | ₹10,00,000 | — |
| 19 | 2023 | India | ₹6,00,000 | Rhea Chakraborty |
Season 1 (2003)
- Winner: Rannvijay Singh
- Runner-Up: Ayushmann Khurrana
- Host: Cyrus Sahukar
Season Highlight: The very first season laid the foundation for what Roadies would become. Rannvijay Singh emerged as the winner, and he later became synonymous with the show as a host and mentor.
Season 2 (2004)
- Winner: Ayushmann Khurrana
- Runner-Up: Rohit Bhanot
- Host: Cyrus Sahukar
Season Highlight: Ayushmann Khurrana, who later became a Bollywood star, won this season, showcasing his versatility and grit.
Season 3 (2005)
- Winner: Parul Shahi
- Runner-Up: Shaleen Malhotra
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: Parul Shahi made history by becoming the first female winner of MTV Roadies.
Season 4 (2006)
- Winner: Anthony Yeh
- Runner-Up: Bani J
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: Anthony Yeh’s win was notable for his calm demeanor and strategic gameplay.
Season 5 (2007)
- Winner: Ashutosh Kaushik
- Runner-Up: Nihal Nikam
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: Ashutosh Kaushik later went on to win Bigg Boss, becoming one of the most popular faces on Indian reality TV.
Season 6 (2008)
- Winner: Nauman Sait
- Runner-Up: Palak Johal
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: This season was filled with intense drama, with Nauman’s win being a major highlight.
Season 7: Roadies 7 (2009)
- Winner: Anwar Syed
- Runner-Up: Zaid Bin Nazir
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: This season’s journey took the contestants through various international locations, adding a new flavor to the challenges.
Season 8: Shortcut to Hell (2011)
- Winner: Aanchal Khurana
- Runner-Up: Mohit Saggar
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: Aanchal Khurana became the second female winner of the series, displaying immense courage and determination.
Season 9: Everything or Nothing (2012)
- Winner: Vikas Khoker
- Runner-Up: Himani Sharma
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: Vikas Khoker’s victory was marked by his resilience and consistent performance throughout the season.
Season 10: Battle for Glory (2013)
- Winner: Palak Johal
- Runner-Up: Khushnuma Iliyas
- Host: Rannvijay Singh
Season Highlight: Palak Johal, who was the runner-up in Season 6, came back stronger to claim the title in this season.
Season 11: Ride for Respect (2014)
- Winner: Nikhil Sachdeva
- Runner-Up: Rakhi Sharma
- Hosts: Rannvijay Singh, Vijender Singh, Karan Kundra, Esha Deol
Season Highlight: This season introduced a new format with multiple hosts, making the competition fiercer.
Season 12: Roadies X2 (2015)
- Winner: Prince Narula
- Runner-Up: Gurmeet Rehal
- Hosts: Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Esha Deol, Vijender Singh
Season Highlight: Prince Narula’s charisma and leadership skills made him a fan favorite and propelled him to victory.
Season 13: Roadies X4 (2016)
- Winner: Balraj Singh Khehra
- Runner-Up: Gaurav Alugh
- Hosts: Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra, Neha Dhupia, Sushil Kumar
Season Highlight: The competition was intense, with Balraj’s physical prowess and determination leading him to the win.
Season 14: Roadies Rising (2017)
- Winner: Shweta Mehta
- Runner-Up: Baseer Ali
- Hosts: Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa, Karan Kundra
Season Highlight: Shweta Mehta emerged victorious as the third female winner, impressing everyone with her strength and mental fortitude.
Season 15: Roadies Xtreme (2018)
- Winner: Kashish Thakur Pundir
- Runner-Up: Preeti Kuntal
- Hosts: Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa, Raftaar
Season Highlight: This season was marked by extreme challenges, with Kashish’s balanced performance leading to his win.
Season 16: Roadies Real Heroes (2019)
- Winner: Arun Sharma
- Runner-Up: Bidhan Shrestha
- Hosts: Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa, Raftaar
Season Highlight: Arun Sharma’s humility and perseverance won the hearts of the audience and the title of Roadies.
Season 17: Roadies Revolution (2020-2021)
- Winner: Hamid Barkzi
- Runner-Up: Michael Ajay
- Hosts: Rannvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa, Varun Sood
Season Highlight: Hamid Barkzi’s journey was a tale of consistent performance and strategic alliances, leading him to a well-deserved win.
Season 18: Roadies – Journey in South Africa (2022)
- Winner: Ashish Bhatia & Nandini
- Runner-Up: Jashwanth Bopanna & Yukti Arora
- Hosts: Sonu Sood
Season Highlight: This season took the contestants to South Africa, introducing thrilling challenges, and was the first to have Sonu Sood as the host.
Season 19: Roadies – Karm Ya Kaand (2023)
- Winner: Vashu Jain
- Runner-Up: Siwet Tomar
- Hosts: Sonu Sood
Conclusion
MTV Roadies has kept its spirit updated every new season with some twists, but the bottom core remains the same: adventure, grit, and drama. The winners and runners-up of different seasons have achieved lots of success not only in reality TV shows but in other fields also, which proves that the show Roadies is not just a show; it’s a launching pad for the future stars.