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Rannvijay Singha Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

Quick Info

Date of birth16 March 1983

Age42 Years

BirthplaceJalandhar, Punjab, India

ProfessionVJ, TV Host, Anchor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpousePrianka Vohra

FamilyParents: Iqbal Singh Singha and Baljeet Kaur; Brother: Harman Singha; Children: Kainaat Singha, Jahanveer Singha

Rannvijay Singha Biography

Rannvijay Singha is an Indian VJ, television host, actor and presenter best known for winning the first season of MTV Roadies and for hosting several youth

Early life and background

Rannvijay Singh Singha was born on 16 March 1983 in Jalandhar, Punjab. He grew up in a family with a long military tradition; several generations of his family have served in the Indian armed forces. Because his father had a transferable posting, Rannvijay attended multiple schools during childhood before completing his schooling at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi.

A keen sportsman from a young age, he pursued basketball competitively and represented his school at state and national levels. His sporting achievements helped him secure admission to Hansraj College, Delhi, where he completed a BCom (Hons) degree. After graduation he spent some time working in the United States with a construction company in New Jersey.

Career

Rannvijay first came to public attention in 2003 when he won the inaugural season of MTV Roadies. The show launched his career on television and he went on to present and host multiple seasons of Roadies, later appearing on the series in a senior role as a gang leader.

Beyond Roadies, he has hosted a variety of youth and reality formats, including seasons of MTV Splitsvilla, MTV Force India The Fast and The Gorgeous (2009), NBA Slam (2016), MTV Troll Police (2018), and the Sony-aired Shark Tank India in 2021. He has also been associated with shows such as Savdhaan India (2014) and the MTV Box Cricket League.

Rannvijay's acting work spans film, television and digital platforms. His film appearances include roles in Hindi films such as Toss: A Flip of Destiny (2009), London Dreams (2009), Action Replayy (2010) and Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene (2015). He has acted in Punjabi films including Dharti (2011), Taur Mittran Di (2012), Saadi Love Story (2013) and Ishq Garaari (2013). On television he played Major Rajveer Shergill in the series Pukaar – Call For The Hero (2014). In the digital space he has acted in the Zee5 series Forbidden Love (2020) and appeared in the Hindi web series Mismatched and Mismatched 2 (2020, 2022).

Public profile

Rannvijay built a reputation as a youth-facing presenter and VJ, regularly appearing in magazines, print advertisements and television commercials. He is known for an interest in fashion and sneakers, has walked ramps for Indian designers, and collects merchandise related to comic-book superheroes. He formed a group called SquadRann, composed of athletes and social media influencers, and has participated in celebrity sporting events—his football team won the Hero League Champions trophy in 2018.

His public image has also included moments of controversy. In 2011 he, along with colleagues, faced protests from student activists who criticised the use of foul language on a television show.

Personal life

Rannvijay is married to Prianka Vohra; the couple married on 14 April 2014 in Mombasa, Kenya. They have two children: a daughter, Kainaat Singha, born on 17 January 2017, and a son, Jahanveer Singha, born on 12 July 2021. His parents are Iqbal Singh Singha, a retired Lt. General in the Indian Army who has served as a UN Force Commander in Syria, and Baljeet Kaur. He has a brother, Harman Singha, who is also an actor and VJ.

Rannvijay follows Sikhism and identifies as Indian. He is a non-vegetarian and enjoys cuisines such as Indian, Thai, Chinese and Japanese. Basketball remains one of his favourite sports and teams; he is a fan of the Golden State Warriors.

Latest updates

Rannvijay continues to work across television and digital formats, balancing hosting duties and acting projects. His more recent credits include hosting Shark Tank India in 2021 and appearing in the web series Mismatched and its second season. He remains active on social media and frequently shares aspects of his life, interests and endorsements with his audience.
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Recent Work

Shark Tank India

Host of the reality TV show aired on Sony

2021
Forbidden Love

Appeared as Aditya in the Zee5 web series

2020
Mismatched

Appeared in season 1 and season 2 of the Hindi web series

2020-2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Winner of MTV Roadies Season 1 (2003) and long-time presenter on MTV Roadies
  2. Host and presenter of multiple youth and reality TV shows including MTV Splitsvilla and Shark Tank India
  3. Acted in Hindi and Punjabi films, television series and web shows
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rannvijay Singha born?

16 March 1983

What is Rannvijay Singha known for?

VJ, TV Host, Anchor

What is Rannvijay Singha’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rannvijay Singha married to?

Prianka Vohra