Akanksha Choudhary is an Indian model, social media influencer and reality TV star. She gained fame in 2026 after participating on MTV Splitsvilla X6 which was hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra.She quickly became one of the most talked about contestants, and set the record for the most live viewers during the season.She was known for her cool and composed demeanor on screen, which made her stand out from the other contestants.
Akanksha was born and brought up in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a city famous for its pink coloured buildings.
She comes from a middle-class family and has worked her way up through hard work, self-belief and confidence.
There are different stories about her education.
Some sources say she studied at IIM Ahmedabad from 2017 to 2019 and also at SRCC, where she ranked fifth in her Economics class.After that, she worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.However, since these details aren’t officially confirmed by Akanksha, they should be treated with caution.
She has not officially confirmed being in a relationship, but she had a connection with another contestant, Yogesh Rawat, who fans often called “YogAkanksha.” This connection was a big topic during the show.
She has also shared her journey with health and weight loss, explaining that she managed to lose weight from 75 kg to 56 kg while dealing with PCOD.
Many people who had similar issues found her story inspiring.Outside of work, she likes traveling, exercising, and being with family.She also had a background in sports and was part of the NCC during school.
Akanksha doesn’t often share much about her family, but those who know her say she came from a supportive and disciplined home.
Before her TV career, she started in modeling with small photo shoots and brand promotions.
She is also known as a finalist in Miss Universe India 2025.
Her big break came with her participation in MTV Splitsvilla X6, where she was placed in the “Pyaar Villa.” This was a reflection of her belief in the real emotional connections instead of trying to win through drama.
Many other contestants tried to grab attention through Drama, but Akanksha was calm and acted with dignity.But she did have one heated argument with another contestant that attracted a lot of online attention.
In early 2026, it was announced that both Akanksha and Yogesh Rawat will be participating in the next season of Lock Upp 2, a different kind of reality show that centres on mental fortitude and forming alliances.
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She has a large Instagram following, with around 600,000 followers, and shares content on fashion, brand collaborations, and her media projects.
Estimates of her net worth in 2026 are not clear and vary widely.
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