From a middle-class girl who smashed Badminton shots to a reality TV star that everyone cheers for, this could be a Bollywood movie plot, right? But it’s real. It is the life of Akriti Negi, the winner of MTV Splitsvilla X5. Her story will not only touch your heart but also inspire you to chase your dreams, no matter how far off they feel at this point.
Her father is an Army Officer
Born on 20 July 2001 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Akriti grew up with parents who were strict but always had her back. Her father, an Indian Army Officer taught her the importance of discipline and hard work early on.1
Akriti would see her father coming home after long intervals, while her mother ran the house like a pro, teaching her to stand on her own two feet. That grit became her thing. She grew up tight with her big sister, Smriti Negi, and little brother, Suryansh Negi.
She was a national-level badminton player
Akriti Negi completed her schooling in Lucknow, where she shone in both her academics and stuff outside class. She loved dancing in her early school years, but in her teens, she got serious about badminton and went pro with it.
In an interview, she spilled the beans on her school-day routine. She’d roll out of bed at 4 a.m., hit three sessions at Babu Banarsi Das Badminton Academy, then head to school for her studies—that’s what her life looked like for years.2
All that hard work paid off big time when she started racking up wins in badminton championships and stepped up to play for Uttar Pradesh on the national stage.
She worked as a Customer Support Associate in Delhi
Akriti’s dream of playing badminton got a rude shock when she faced an injury that prevented her from continuing playing. Then COVID-19 hit, her dad got really sick, and money got tight at home fast.
She didn’t sit still—she grabbed a job as a customer support associate in Delhi. Around then, she started posting on Instagram, and people noticed. With that boost, she took a shot at MTV Roadies Season 18 but didn’t make it through.
Here’s the thing about Akriti Negi: she doesn’t quit unless she’s given it everything. She shook off that first no, came back strong, and landed a spot as a wild card contestant on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19).
She won MTV Splitsvilla Season 15
Akriti could not win MTV Roadies but her charm and drive got her chosen as a contestant at MTV Splitsvilla X5, a dating reality show where people come to find love and win as a couple. Here she met Jashwanth Bopanna, sparks flew and they formed a very strong connection on the show. Akriti’s fiery attitude matched up perfectly with his cool, steady side, and they fought their way to the top, winning the finale together.3
This win boosted her popularity and showed how well she could connect with others. After the show, the two continued their relationship and often posted glimpses of their time together on social media, letting fans follow their journey. Everything seemed fine from the outside, but by late 2024, Jashwanth revealed that they had broken up.
The internet’s wild—normal stuff like breakups gets blown way out of proportion online. Pretty soon, a big mess kicked off, with fans guessing who might’ve cheated.
Akriti stepped up, talking in interviews to set things straight—she said they ended it together, no bad blood, and she’s all about her work now. Lately, she’s popped up in music videos like ‘Baarish’ and ‘Ranglion Mero Dholna.’ 4
As she keeps pushing her career, it’s clear Akriti’s set to grab more chances and win more fans in the entertainment world.
Note- Her biography will be updated here as new details emerge.
References
- Akriti Negi’s interview with Awesome TV on YouTube ↩︎
- Akriti and Jashwanth Bopanna’s interview with Tellymasala ↩︎
- MTV India Official Website ↩︎
- Akriti Negi Instagram Profile ↩︎
