‘MTV Splitsvilla X5’ Host Tanuj Virwani Picks Top 5 Contestants for Salman Khan’s ‘Bigg Boss 18’; Shares His Excitement on Fatherhood (LatestLY Exclusive)

Tanuj Virwani is on a roll personally and professionally. The host of MTV Splitsvilla X5 Season 15 is going to be a dad in September this year. Tanuj Virwani and his wife Tanya Jacob are expecting their first baby. In an exclusive chat with LatestLY, Tanuj Virwani tells us that Tanya and he are busy with the last-minute prep before the little one arrives into this world. “We finished the renovation of our home, and are trying to keep things ready as much as possible. Our married friends have been guiding us on how to manage the first few months as new parents. I am over the moon,” he gushes. ‘Bigg Boss 18’ x ‘MTV Splitsvilla X5 Season 15’: Kashish Kapoor, Sachin Sharma or Digvijay Rathee? Who Will Grace Salman Khan’s Show?

Tanuj Virwani Prepping Before the Arrival of His First Child

Tanuj Virwani on the Success of 'MTV Splitsvilla X5 Season 15'

Tanuj Virwani told us that the success of MTV Splitsvilla X5 Season 15 has taken him by surprise. He said the dating reality show was a change of pace for him after doing so many OTT shows. He also agreed to do the MTV show because it had actress Sunny Leone, his One Night Stand co-star and real-life friend, as co-host. “It was a rollercoaster ride. Initially, I thought, 'Why did they think of me as a host?' When I had a meeting with them, they managed to convince me. I agreed, as Sunny Leone was on board. She is a good friend and I have a comfort level with her. Also, with MTV Splitsvilla, I could reach out to a new audience in the age bracket of 15-25. The show ran for three months and I realised how sustainable it was as a project. Every week, people would ask me about the eliminations, fights, etc. on social media. This does not happen with films or OTT shows.” ‘MTV Splitsvilla X5’ Winners Jashwanth Bopanna and Akriti Negi Share Their Joy and Challenges After Triumph.

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The handsome actor who is now seen on Murshid on Zee5 says the agony, heartbreak, love and betrayal on MTV Splitsvilla X5 Season 15 gave him a new perspective on love, compromise and betrayal. He said, “Young people today have a high level of clarity about what they want. I was not like them when I began to date in college. But every relationship needs a certain level of compromise. When you balance the passion and do not feel pain in adjusting, you have hit a sweet spot in life. Kids today have a very 'my way or the highway' kind of philosophy.”

Reuniting With Sunny Leone for ‘MTV Splitsvilla X5 Season 15’

Tanuj Virwani said he is also surprised with how social media validation matters. “Things were so much simpler way back. Nowadays, there is pressure to put social media posts on birthdays and anniversaries. When we party with friends, one person only clicks pictures. I find it irritating when people are just engrossed in taking pics or making reels at a function,” he opines.

Tanuj Virwani's Top 5 'MTV Splitsvilla X5' Contestants for 'Bigg Boss 18'

Tanuj Virwani, who has done shows like Inside Edge, Kamathipura, Code M, Poison, Tandoor and more, says it is true that young people see MTV Splitsvilla as a training ground for Bigg Boss. He says, “They are very sharp kids. I feel Harshit Arora, Digvijay Rathee, Siwet Tomar and Rushali Yadav would do well. Then, of course, Kashish Kapoor is a great fit for Bigg Boss 18. I believe Arbaz Shaikh is already doing Bigg Boss Marathi 5. These kids have everything needed to sustain on Salman Khan’s show. They have trained on MTV Splitsvilla (laughs).”

MTV Splitsvilla X5 Season 15 declared two winners on August 11, Jashwanth Bopanna and Akriti Negi. Bigg Boss 18 will start on Colors and JioCinema on October 5, 2024.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 29, 2024 04:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).