Roadies Rebirth, the 21st season of MTV Roadies, premieres on Friday, October 16, 2026, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. on MTV and JioHotstar. Rannvijay Singha returns as host, and the six gang leaders are split into two teams: the OGs against the NewGs.
Here is who leads each team, how the new format works, how to watch and what is still unconfirmed. We update this page when MTV announces the contestants. Last updated on October 11, 2026.
Roadies Rebirth at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
| Show | MTV Roadies Season 21, titled Roadies Rebirth |
| Premiere | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Schedule | Every Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. |
| Where to watch | MTV and JioHotstar |
| Host | Rannvijay Singha |
| OG team | Nikhil Chinapa, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula |
| NewG team | Abhishek Malhan, Bani J, Baseer Ali |
Roadies Rebirth Gang Leaders: OGs vs NewGs
Instead of six gangs each fighting alone, this season puts three gang leaders on each side. The OG team is made up of the returning leaders, and the NewG team is made up of the newcomers to the gang leader role.
| Gang leader | Team | Known for |
| Nikhil Chinapa | OG | DJ and VJ, a familiar gang leader on the show |
| Neha Dhupia | OG | Actor and a familiar gang leader on the show |
| Prince Narula | OG | Roadies Rising winner turned gang leader |
| Abhishek Malhan | NewG | Content creator known as Fukra Insaan |
| Bani J | NewG | VJ and actor, a Roadies runner-up in her contestant days |
| Baseer Ali | NewG | Splitsvilla 10 winner, came up through Roadies Rising |
MTV has shared solo cards for Nikhil, Neha, Prince and Abhishek so far, so those four are shown above. We will add posters for Bani J and Baseer Ali when MTV posts theirs.
What Is New in Roadies Rebirth?
- Two teams, not six gangs. Three leaders share each side, so tasks and eliminations play out as OGs against NewGs.
- Roadies Battleground. Aspirants can send in video submissions for a chance to enter the show.
- New schedule. Episodes move to Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
- Host. Rannvijay Singha, who has been part of Roadies for years, is back to host.
MTV has not yet published the full list of contestants, so we are not naming anyone beyond the gang leaders. This page will be updated when the cast is announced.
How to Watch Roadies Rebirth
- On TV: MTV, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
- Streaming: JioHotstar.
- Netflix: a few outlets say the season will also be on Netflix, but MTV’s own announcements only mention MTV and JioHotstar, so treat Netflix as unconfirmed for now.
Roadies Rebirth and Bigg Boss 20
The gang leaders have been promoting the new season across TV, which includes appearances on Bigg Boss 20. If you follow that show too, our Bigg Boss 20 eviction tracker and the Bigg Boss 20 contestants list have the latest.
A Quick Look Back at Roadies
Roadies has run for two decades and has had many winners. Our MTV Roadies winners list covers Seasons 1 to 19, and the Roadies 2022 finale guide looks back at the South Africa season.
Roadies Rebirth FAQ
When does Roadies Rebirth premiere?
Friday, October 16, 2026.
What time does Roadies Rebirth air?
Every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. on MTV and JioHotstar.
Who hosts Roadies Rebirth?
Rannvijay Singha.
Who are the gang leaders in Roadies Rebirth?
The OG team has Nikhil Chinapa, Neha Dhupia and Prince Narula. The NewG team has Abhishek Malhan, Bani J and Baseer Ali.
Which season of Roadies is Roadies Rebirth?
It is MTV Roadies Season 21.
Who are the contestants of Roadies Rebirth?
MTV has not announced the full contestant list yet. We will add them here once they are confirmed.
Is Roadies Rebirth on Netflix?
Some outlets say so, but MTV’s own announcements mention only MTV and JioHotstar, so it is unconfirmed.
This guide is based on MTV’s announcements and is updated as new details come in.
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