MTV Splitsvilla Season 12 — styled as Splitsvilla X2 — brought the franchise back to the royal city of Jaipur for the second time, revisiting the Rajasthan setting that had produced one of the franchise’s most visually spectacular seasons in Season 7. However, where Season 7 had been set in the historic grandeur of Samode Palace, Season 12 established itself in a different Jaipur setting — bringing a contemporary freshness to the familiar Pink City backdrop while maintaining the connection to Rajasthan’s regal aesthetic that had resonated so strongly with viewers in the franchise’s earlier Jaipur chapter.
Premiering on 16 August 2019, Season 12 carried the theme “Your Best Shot at Love” — a tagline that articulated the show’s core romantic mission more directly than many previous seasons. The theme’s emphasis on putting maximum effort into genuine connection shaped the season’s emotional narrative, creating a competition where contestants were tested not only in tasks and strategy but in the authenticity and commitment of the romantic bonds they built within the villa.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 12 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Season | MTV Splitsvilla Season 12 (Splitsvilla X2) |
| Channel | MTV India |
| Premiered | 16 August 2019 |
| Finale | 17 January 2020 |
| Location | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Hosts | Rannvijay Singha & Sunny Leone |
| Total Contestants | 26 (15 boys + 1 wildcard, 10 girls) |
| Winner (King) | Shrey Mittal |
| Winner (Queen) | Priyamvada Kant |
| Runner-Up | Ashish Bhatia & Miesha Iyer |
| Theme | Your Best Shot at Love |
| Prize Money | ₹5 Lakh |
Hosts — Rannvijay Singha & Sunny Leone
Rannvijay Singha and Sunny Leone continued their celebrated partnership for their fifth consecutive season — a tenure that had made them among the longest-running hosting duos in Indian reality television history. By Season 12, their comfort with each other, with the format, and with the show’s audience had reached a level of natural ease that translated into consistently smooth and engaging episode presentation. The Jaipur setting, with its colourful markets, palaces, and desert landscape, gave their on-screen presence a visually rich backdrop that complemented their established hosting dynamic.
Winner of MTV Splitsvilla Season 12
Shrey Mittal — Ultimate King
Shrey Mittal was crowned the Ultimate King of Splitsvilla Season 12 — emerging as the season’s male champion through competitive performance and the romantic connection he built across the Jaipur competition’s duration. His journey through Season 12 navigated the show’s “Your Best Shot at Love” theme with a competitive determination and emotional engagement that carried him and Priyamvada Kant to the finale victory.
Priyamvada Kant — Ultimate Queen
Priyamvada Kant was crowned the Ultimate Queen of Splitsvilla Season 12 — partnering with Shrey Mittal to claim the winning titles at the Jaipur finale. Priyamvada’s journey through the competition displayed the combination of relationship commitment and task performance that the season’s theme demanded, and the pair’s finale win was celebrated as a genuine romantic partnership rather than a purely strategic alliance.
Runner-Up of MTV Splitsvilla Season 12
The runners-up of Season 12 were Ashish Bhatia and Miesha Iyer — who reached the Jaipur finale and competed strongly before finishing as the first runner-up pair. Miesha Iyer subsequently appeared in Bigg Boss 15 (2021) on Colors TV — significantly extending her reality television profile beyond her Splitsvilla appearance and becoming one of the more recognisable post-show personalities from the Season 12 cast.
Contestants of MTV Splitsvilla Season 12
Season 12 featured 26 contestants — 15 boys plus a wildcard entry and 10 girls — competing across Jaipur’s iconic settings through a season that ran from August 2019 to January 2020. The gender imbalance towards more male contestants created a competitive dynamic where boys faced heightened strategic pressure while girls held significant elimination influence. The season’s cast included participants from across India whose diverse backgrounds and personalities drove the romantic and strategic narratives that sustained viewer engagement across the season’s run.
Prize Money — MTV Splitsvilla Season 12
The prize money for Splitsvilla Season 12 is reported as ₹5 Lakh — consistent with the franchise’s established prize structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who won MTV Splitsvilla Season 12?
A: Shrey Mittal (Ultimate King) and Priyamvada Kant (Ultimate Queen) won MTV Splitsvilla Season 12.
Q: Who were the runners-up of Splitsvilla 12?
A: Ashish Bhatia and Miesha Iyer were the first runners-up of Season 12.
Q: Where was Splitsvilla Season 12 filmed?
A: Jaipur, Rajasthan — the franchise’s second Jaipur season after Season 7.
Q: What was the theme of Splitsvilla Season 12?
A: “Your Best Shot at Love” — emphasising maximum commitment to genuine romantic connection.
Q: What did Miesha Iyer do after Splitsvilla 12?
A: Miesha Iyer appeared in Bigg Boss 15 (2021), extending her reality television profile significantly.
