The youth reality show MTV Roadies recently concluded its 12 season and hasn’t lost its popularity even now. Audiences identified with the winners of each season and even rallied around them, forming support groups and fan pages. But, what have each of the season winners gone on to achieve after their first bout of success?
No reality show has capture the imagination of the youth like MTV Roadies. The brainchild of Raghu Ram has gone on to carve a niche (even after his decision to quit the show) and has become the object of desire of thousands of aspiring young men and women. For the youth, Roadies is a show that can snowball them into success and the visibility, fame and opportunities that the show can give the youth a thrust into the entertainment field.
What the Roadies Revolution winner have gone on to do with their lives?
Season 1: Rannvijay Singh
Rannvijay is easily the most identifiable and popular face of the show. Having won it in the first season, Rannvijay first join as a VJ with MTV and then became the host, and finally the judge of the show. He has also act in a few films and on Television. Rannvijay took over as a ‘gang-leader’ in the twelfth season and it was a member of his gang who went on to win the title of the ultimate roadie of the season.
Season 2 – Ayushmann Khurrana
Like Rannvijay, Ayushmann too was lapped up by MTV and began to host shows for the channel. He also interviewed the judges and participants of Roadies after vote-outs. Ayushmann went on to host a number of other television shows and events after that. Having debuted with the successful Vicky Donor, Ayushmann’s acting career too has taken off. He is also known for his song ‘Paani Da’ from his debut, which he compose and sang himself.
Season 3 – Parul Shahi
Parul’s success brought in two firsts for the show. She was the first contestant from the north east, and also the first girl to win. With an imminently likeable personality, Parul was a favourite among several viewers. However, not much is known of Parul as she didn’t opt for the limelight as a career path.
Season 4 – Anthony Yeh
A Kolkatan of Chinese origins, Anthony was one of the humblest contestants the show had ever seen. His success (which followed Parul Shahi’s) encourage more people from the east and north east to participate in Roadies as they felt a sense of inclusivity. However like Parul, Anthony too opted to stay out of the public view after Roadies.
Season 5 – Ashutosh Kaushik
Ashutosh’s rough-edged, adaptive and sometimes stubborn behaviour struck a chord with the audiences from the interiors of the country. He follow up his success at Roadies by winning the second season of Bigg Boss. He appeared on a few more reality television shows, and also act in a few movies. However, apart from the first few years in the entertainment industry, success has eluded him this far.
Season 6 – Nauman Sait
Nauman’s success in the show made him a celebrity in his hometown Bangalore. Nauman, already a local cricketer, was chosen as the face of local cricket coaching camps after Roadies. He attain a certain level of infamy after being connect to an MMS that surface, featuring people who were reported to be him and a female Roadies contestant called Tammanna. Nauman also participated in other MTV shows and distanced himself from cricket.
Season 7 – Anwar Syed
The MBA graduate, Anwar Syed won Roadies season 7. While he was open to offers from the entertainment industry, and also the corporate world, he didn’t establish himself much in the limelight.
Season 8 – Aanchal Khurana
Aanchal was the second girl to win Roadies. After her Roadies journey, she was quick to be select for a daily soap, for which she was appreciate. After her soiree in the soap, she took a break. Having already feature in a television series, she is likely to return after deliberation over her career.
Season 9 – Vikas Khoker
Vikas Khoker had a rather uncomfortable audition, but made it to the final list of Roadies eventually. Vikas was always a modelling and entertainment industry hopeful. While he is yet to have establish himself in the industry, he has been making inroads and has been making his intent of being involved in the industry rather clear.
Season 10 – Palak Johal
Palak was the third girl to win Roadies. However, her victory is shrouded in a cloud of mystery as she reportedly went to the press after her victory and declare that the show was scripted. While omitted all information about her victory, she was quite vocal about cameras following her everywhere. After Roadies, Palak has done a few music videos. While her career is yet to be established, it is evident that her loyalties lie in entertainment.
Season 11 – Nikhil Sachdeva
This was the last season where Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman were a part of Roadies. For the same reason, for Roadies loyalists, Nikhil Sachdeva’s (or Nick’s) success could well be the last that deserved applause. Nick battled issues with weight to emerge victorious, and also the strongest competitor of his season. He is now going to be a part of other MTV shows and has also expressed his interest in being a part of films.
Season 12 – Prince Narula
The winner of the latest season of Roadies, Prince was always consider to be one of the strongest contestants of the season, and prove it in the end by taking the title. A Mr Punjab participant, Prince is a Rannvijay loyalist and has expressed his interest in films. His dream is to be an action hero like Akshay Kumar.
While Roadies is a reality show that has been known to push the envelope season after season, it has courted controversies and drawn applause and appreciation. It has also been solely responsible in bringing several youngsters into the limelight, and giving them a platform to channelise their energies and showcase their talents. Little wonder that viewers are already suffering from withdrawal after the end ofThe show that focuses on youth MTV Roadies recently conclude its 12th season, and is still popular even today. Viewers identified with the winners each season and join together to form fan pages and support groups. But, what has all the season’s winners achieved following their initial bout of success?
A reality show has never caught the imagination of young people as MTV Roadies. The idea of Raghu Ram, the show has managed to establish an industry segment (even following his choice to leave this show) and has become the source of the desire of thousands of young women and men. For young people, Roadies is a show that can help them achieve fame and success. It also gives them the visibility and fame that Roadies can provide young people a chance to break into the world of entertainment. Have you ever thought about what the winners went to do with their lives? We have, and we decide to be able to share the information with you.
Season 1: Rannvijay Singh
Rannvijay is the most well-known and popular persona in the series. After winning the show’s initial season Rannvijay initially join the show as VJ for MTV and later became the host and then the judge. He has also been a part of several films and also on Television. Rannvijay was appoint”gang-leader” in the 12th season. It was part of his gang that won his title as the greatest tour-de-force of the year.
Season 2 – Ayushmann Khurrana
As Rannvijay, Ayushmann too was taken over by MTV and was soon hosting show for the network. He also spoke with judges and the contestants on Roadies after the voting outs. Ayushmann was later a host on numerous other TV shows and events following that. After a successful debut with Vicky Donor, Ayushmann’s acting career has also been growing. Ayushmann is also famous for his song “Paani Da”, which was his debut single song, which he wrote and sang by himself.
Season 3 – Parul Shahi
Parul’s victory brought two new records on the program. Parul became the very first contestant to hail from the north-east region as well as the first female to be crown winner. With an instantly likable persona, Parul was a favourite with a lot of viewers. But, little is well-known about Parul since she did not choose the spotlight as a career choice.
Season 4 – Anthony Yeh
A Kolkatan with Chinese heritage, Anthony was one of the most humble contestants on the show. His victory (which came after Parul Shahi’s) attract more contestants from the north and east eastern regions to take part in Roadies since they felt a sense inclusion. Like Parul Anthony also chose to remain out of public eye after Roadies.
Season 5 – Ashutosh Kaushik
Ashutosh’s shrewd, ad-hoc and sometimes uncompromising behavior resonated with people who watched from the inside of America. He followed his success in Roadies in the second series of Bigg Boss. He was a guest on several more reality TV shows and also appeared in a handful of films. But, aside from the initial few years of the entertainment industry, success has not come to him to this point.
Season 6 – Nauman Sait
Nauman’s popularity on the show made him a household name in his hometown of Bangalore. Able to achieve a certain amount of fame after being linked with an MMS that came out, featuring people believed to be him, as well as an female Roadies contestant named Tammanna. It was also a part of various other MTV shows and stayed away from cricket.
Season 7 – Anwar Syed
The MBA student, Anwar Syed was the winner of Roadies Season 7. While he was open invitations to the world of entertainment as well as the business world, he did not get much recognition in the spotlight.
Season 8 – Aanchal Khurana
Aanchal is the 2nd woman to be awarded Roadies. Roadies adventure quickly, she was able to be picked for soaps that were daily that she highly praised. Night out on the soap the soap, she took her time. Having appeared in the television series and is expected to make a comeback after considering her future career.
Season 9 – Vikas Khoker
Vikas Khoker gave an uncomfortable audition, but he made it onto the selection of Roadies eventually. Vikas has always been a model and entertainment industry candidate. Although he’s yet to be established within the industry however, he is making progress and has made his intention to be actively involved in the business obvious.
Season 10 – Palak Johal
Palak became the third contestant who won Roadies. But, her win is obscured by a veil of mystery because she addressed the media after her victory , and stated she believed the program was written. Although she omitted any details regarding her win and was explicit about cameras following her everywhere. Following Roadies, Palak has done some music videos. While her professional career is yet being established it’s obvious that her passions focus on entertainment.
Season 11 – Nikhil Sachdeva
It was the final season in which Raghu Ram as well as Rajiv Lakshman were members of Roadies. In the same way, for Roadies fans, Nikhil Sachdeva’s (or Nick’s) victory could be the last one that merits applause. Nick faced weight issues to win, and was is also the most formidable opponent in his season. Nick will now take part in other MTV shows and has expressed an desire to be a part of movies.
Season 12 – Prince Narula
Prince was the winner in the newest season Roadies, Prince was always believed to be among the most formidable contestants of the season. He did it again with his win. As a Mr Punjab participant, Prince is a Rannvijay fan and has shown enthusiasm for movies. His goal is to be an action hero similar to Akshay Kumar.
Although Roadies is a reality-based show that has proven to push the boundaries each season. It has also brought controversy, and earned cheers and praise. It is also responsible for bringing a number of young people to the spotlight, as well as providing them with a platform to express their passion and show off their abilities. There is no doubt that viewers are feeling the effects of withdrawal following the conclusion of the current season, and waiting for auditions for the next season.
Resource: Roadies winner List
