Lately, North-East India’s talent has been lighting up India’s entertainment world, and Aniket Pakhrin Lama is one star who’s won over tons of fans. Born on September 12, 2000, in Siliguri, West Bengal, this guy’s become a household name across India as a reality TV standout, thanks to his passion, hard work, and never giving up on his dreams.
He was bullied in School
A person’s childhood is not just a phase- it shapes their personality, their morals, dreams, and even how they love.
For Aniket, that truth hits hard as his reserved nature traces back to his childhood. His mother left the family when he was just four years old, His father was an army personnel who mostly spent his time abroad. Aniket and his elder brother, who is now in the Indian Army, studied in a boarding school at that time.1
He faced several instances of bullying during his school days which made him realize that he needed to be strong to be able to defend himself. So, he learned karate and got into sports like Volleyball and Football to increase his strength.
He is a Professional Footballer
Aniket played football throughout his school years. He later shifted to Kolkata to play professional football, got selected by East Bengal FC, and played in I-League 2. He also played in the Indian Railways football team for two years.
He participated in MTV Splitsvilla X5
Aniket became famous after joining MTV Splitsvilla X5, a popular reality show in which contestants compete in love and friendship challenges.2
Although many contestants performed well in the show, Lama owned the screen due to his never-give-up attitude and brilliant performance in various physical tasks. He was eliminated before the semifinal but gained a huge fanbase after the show aired in 2024.
Apart from his stint on reality TV, Aniket is also a fitness influencer. He has over 207K followers on Instagram, where he shares workout tips, diet advice, and fitness motivation. He has also worked with the Sikkim Election Commission, using his social media influence to encourage young people to vote.
Relationship with Deekila Sherpa
Aniket was in a relationship with Deekila Sherpa for a long period. They discovered each other through social media and soon fell deeply in love. Things went south when Aniket cheated, and they broke up.
Fast-forward a year, and they crashed into each other again on Splitsvilla X5, and after initial heated arguments about their past, they reconciled.
Aniket proposed to Deekila for marriage in the show, and both got engaged. By the end of 2024, the couple broke up again, leaving their fans heartbroken.
Private Video Leak Incident
In January 2025, an alleged private video of Deekila and Aniket got leaked on various social media platforms, which had intimate moments of the couple.3 The incident thrust Aniket into an unwanted spotlight, but he pushed forward and stayed focused on his work.
Note- His biography will be updated here as new details emerge.
References
- Inside the mind of Aniket Pakhrin Lama, Ruthvik Unscripted YouTube Channel ↩︎
- MTV Splitsvilla Wikipedia Page ↩︎
- Leaked video of MTV Splitsvilla X5 stars Deekila Sherpa and Aniket Lama goes viral – What really happened?, Financial Express ↩︎
