2026 TV Lineup Revealed: MasterChef, Splitsvilla, Shark Tank & More Set to Dazzle!

• MasterChef India Season 9 returns Jan 6 with 'Pride of India' theme, featuring judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, Kunal Kapur.
• Splitsvilla Season 16, hosted by Karan Kundrra and Sunny Leone, premieres Jan 9 on MTV/JioHotstar, with Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed as troublemakers.
• Shark Tank India Season 6 debuts Jan 5 on Sony TV/Sony LIV, showcasing emerging entrepreneurs.
• Akshay Kumar hosts the Indian 'Wheel of Fortune' on Sony TV/Sony LIV; premiere date unannounced.
• 'The 50', a new reality show from Bigg Boss creators, features 50 participants, no rulebook, on Colors TV/JioHotstar.

Why It Matters: Indian television gears up for an exciting 2026 with a diverse slate of new and returning shows.