MTV Splitsvilla X6: Did You Know Splitsvilla 16 Made This Format Change For Simran Behl?

Splitsvilla is back with Season 16, titled Splitsvilla 16: Pyaar Ya Paisa, which premiered on January 9, 2026. This season comes with a refreshed format, with Sunny Leone returning as the Queen of Hearts and Karan Kundrra stepping in as the King of Hearts. Joining them this season are Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed as the Mischief Makers.

Along with these additions, the show has also slightly tweaked its usual format by bringing in Simran Behl as an Insider. Traditionally, this role has been taken on by former Splitsvilla contestants, but this season the makers decided to include Simran, considering the kind of presence and engagement she brings to the show.

Sharing her thoughts on the opportunity, Simran said:

"I'm really excited and grateful to be part of Splitsvilla 16 as an Insider. I honestly wasn't expecting it. I was earlier approached to be a contestant but had to decline due to personal reasons. When I was later approached for the Insider role, it felt like a great opportunity. Being associated with the show in this way feels special, and I'm thankful for the trust the team has shown in me."

Simran Behl is known for her work in Murder Meri Jaan! (2021), Gutar Gu (2023), and Hawao Ki Tarah (2023). Her inclusion adds a fresh dynamic to the season and offers viewers a slightly different perspective within the show's familiar format.