Splitsvilla X6 concluded after four months, with Gullu, also known as Kushal Tanwar, and Kaira Anu emerging as the winners. However, the finale episode was filled with cheating allegations, confrontations, and intense clashes. During the episode, a heated exchange occurred between contestant Niharika Tiwari and Mischief Maker host Nia Sharma. Niharika Tiwari told host Nia Sharma that she did not know her before Splitsvilla 16. While Nia did not react strongly at the moment, she later appeared to respond subtly to the remark through a cryptic social media post.
Confrontation on the Finale Episode
In the finale episode, Nia Sharma, who co-hosts alongside Uorfi Javed, confronted Niharika over claims that Niharika had called Nia “biased” in podcasts after the show. Nia stated, “To be biased, I need to know about someone's existence. This was my very first time on Splitsvilla. Did I know anybody before this show? No. Did I know you, Niharika? Not at all, babe.” Responding, Niharika said, “I didn’t know you before this show either.”
Nia Sharma then emphasized that if someone makes allegations against the host of a show, they should have proper proof and evidence. She added, “No one is biased; we don’t have the authority to be biased. Now you are famous, within a 3-month span. I have been here 15 years. I have seen the highs and lows.” Nia’s response irritated Niharika, who retorted, “What is she even talking about? Have I gotten fame in just 3 months?”
Nia Sharma’s Cryptic Instagram Post
Although Nia Sharma did not react to Niharika’s “I didn’t know you” comment during the episode, she later shared a cryptic Instagram post that many fans believed was directed at the contestant. On Monday, Nia posted a series of pictures and behind-the-scenes clips from the Splitsvilla set. Along with the post, she wrote, “UN-KNOWN to be well paid for the job. #splitsvilla16 Curtains close on another one of my fav journeys in my not so known 15 years. Lived the moments.. wouldn’t have traded it for anything else. @mtvsplitsvilla @mtvindia @jiohotstar! Thank you for taking me along for this one!”
As soon as Nia shared the post, several fans took to the comment section to respond. One user wrote, “Niharika should apologise to you.” Another commented, “The audacity of the contestant to say that to a TV star.” A user added, “Didn't need to scream. Didn't need to stoop. That's real power.”
Mixed Reactions from Fans
However, some users supported Niharika Tiwari and criticized Nia Sharma, accusing her of indirectly targeting the contestant. One user commented, “If so humble then why take a dig now? Why so affected? You said good for you Niharika. So you were faking being nice then?” Another fan wrote, “Demeaning someone just because you are more senior in this industry is actually gross!”
