After two consecutive international seasons in Thailand and Dubai, MTV Splitsvilla Season 5 returned to India — and in doing so, chose a location that was as dramatically compelling as any foreign destination the franchise had previously used. Season 5 was filmed in Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand — India’s oldest and most celebrated national park, a vast wilderness of forests, rivers, and wildlife that provided an adventurous, nature-immersed backdrop that perfectly suited the season’s tagline of “Love Gone Wild.”
The decision to film in Jim Corbett was inspired — the park’s raw natural beauty, dramatic landscape, and association with wildness and freedom gave Season 5 a distinctive visual identity that contrasted sharply with the beach glamour of the Goa seasons and the urban luxury of the Dubai season. “Love Gone Wild” became not just a tagline but a genuine thematic description of a season where the untamed natural setting seemed to amplify the contestants’ emotional intensity, competitive spirit, and romantic unpredictability throughout 12 compelling episodes.
Season 5 premiered on 7 April 2012 and concluded with its finale on 24 June 2012 — a shorter season run of approximately 12 weeks that delivered concentrated drama and competition across a cast of 16 contestants.
MTV Splitsvilla Season 5 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Season | MTV Splitsvilla Season 5 |
| Channel | MTV India |
| Premiered | 7 April 2012 |
| Finale | 24 June 2012 |
| Location | Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand |
| Host | Nikhil Chinapa |
| Total Contestants | 16 (8 boys, 8 girls) |
| Winner (King) | Paras Chhabra |
| Winner (Queen) | Akanksha Popli |
| Runner-Up | Vroon Sharma & Jasmine Avasia |
| Tagline | Love Gone Wild |
| Prize Money | ₹5 Lakh |
Host — Nikhil Chinapa
Nikhil Chinapa continued as host of Splitsvilla Season 5 — his fourth consecutive season hosting the franchise. By Season 5, Nikhil’s hosting style had evolved into a well-calibrated blend of challenge facilitation, Dome Session management, and genuine emotional engagement with contestants’ stories. His familiarity with the format and his established relationship with the show’s audience base made his presence a source of continuity and comfort for fans who had followed the franchise since Season 2.
Winner of MTV Splitsvilla Season 5
Paras Chhabra — Ultimate King
Paras Chhabra was crowned the Ultimate King of Splitsvilla Season 5 — earning the title through a season-long journey of competitive performance, strategic alliance management, and the charm that made him one of the competition’s most prominent personalities. Paras went on to become one of the most successful Splitsvilla alumni in terms of continued reality television participation — appearing in multiple subsequent shows and building a substantial public profile. He returned to Splitsvilla as a contestant in Season 8 and later became widely known for his appearance in Bigg Boss 13 (2019), where he finished as a finalist and significantly expanded his national fanbase. His post-Splitsvilla career trajectory is one of the franchise’s most notable success stories.
Akanksha Popli — Ultimate Queen
Akanksha Popli was crowned the Ultimate Queen of Splitsvilla Season 5 — partnering with Paras Chhabra in the finale to claim the winning titles in Jim Corbett National Park. Her competitive journey through the jungle-set season displayed the resilience and determination that ultimately carried her to the Queen title.
Runner-Up of MTV Splitsvilla Season 5
The runners-up of Season 5 were Vroon Sharma and Jasmine Avasia — who reached the finale and competed strongly before finishing as the second-place pair. Their journey to the final episode of the season was marked by the competitive intensity and emotional stakes that the “Love Gone Wild” theme brought to the Jim Corbett setting.
Contestants of MTV Splitsvilla Season 5
Season 5 featured 16 contestants in a balanced 8-boy, 8-girl format — a symmetrical structure that had become the show’s preferred approach after the format experiments of previous seasons. Key contestants included Paras Chhabra (Winner), Akanksha Popli (Winner), Vroon Sharma (Runner-Up), Jasmine Avasia (Runner-Up), and 12 additional contestants whose relationships, rivalries, and alliances played out across the Jim Corbett setting. The nature environment of the national park influenced the style of challenges — many tasks incorporated the outdoors, the park’s landscape, and adventure elements that gave Season 5 its distinctively physical and nature-connected character.
Prize Money — MTV Splitsvilla Season 5
The prize money for Splitsvilla Season 5 is confirmed as ₹5 Lakh — consistent with the franchise’s established prize structure across all preceding seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who won MTV Splitsvilla Season 5?
A: Paras Chhabra (Ultimate King) and Akanksha Popli (Ultimate Queen) won MTV Splitsvilla Season 5.
Q: Where was Splitsvilla Season 5 filmed?
A: Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India.
Q: What was the tagline of Splitsvilla Season 5?
A: “Love Gone Wild” — reflecting the wilderness setting of Jim Corbett National Park.
Q: Did Paras Chhabra appear in any shows after Splitsvilla?
A: Yes — Paras Chhabra returned to Splitsvilla Season 8 as a contestant and later appeared in Bigg Boss 13 (2019), where he became one of the season’s most prominent finalists.
Q: Who were the runners-up of Splitsvilla Season 5? A: Vroon Sharma and Jasmine Avasia were the runners-up of Season 5.
