Baseer Ali’s Complete Roadies Journey: From Contestant to Gang Leader

Baseer Ali’s association with MTV Roadies goes back to 2017, when he entered the reality-show world as a contestant on Roadies Rising. What followed was much more than just one reality show. From becoming a finalist to winning MTV Splitsvilla 10, hosting a Roadies-related show and later moving into acting and other reality formats, Baseer gradually built a career across Indian television.Now, with his reported return to the Roadies franchise as a Gang Leader in 2026, his journey has come full circle.

Baseer Ali’s Entry Into Roadies

 Baseer Ali first became widely known through MTV Roadies Rising in 2017. At the time, he was one of the young contestants trying to make a place for himself in one of India's most recognisable youth reality shows.His Roadies journey eventually took him all the way to the finale. Contemporary coverage from The Indian Express reported that Baseer was competing against Neha Dhupia's gang member Shweta Mehta in the finale, with Mehta eventually winning the season. Baseer therefore finished as the runner-up.That result was still significant because Roadies became the platform through which Baseer established himself as a reality-TV personality.


Baseer Ali Wins Splitsvilla 10

Baseer entered Splitsvilla X with the experience of having already gone through Roadies. He was paired with Naina Singh during the show, and the two eventually reached the finale.In October 2017, Baseer Ali and Naina Singh were reported as the winners of MTV Splitsvilla X after defeating Priyank Sharma and Divya Agarwal in the finale.The victory became one of the biggest turning points in Baseer's early television career.

From Contestant to Roadies Host

 Baseer's connection with Roadies didn't stop with his contestant appearance.In 2018, he returned to the franchise in a completely different role. He hosted On Road With Roadies alongside Divya Agarwal as part of Roadies Xtreme.The Indian Express described Baseer as a Roadies Rising runner-up who had returned to the franchise as a host. Baseer himself spoke about being happy to be associated with Roadies again.India Today also covered Baseer and Divya Agarwal's experience hosting On Road With Roadies for Voot.


Bigg Boss 19 Added Another Chapter

 Baseer later returned to the reality-show circuit with Bigg Boss 19 in 2025.Hindustan Times described him as a reality-TV veteran entering the show after previous appearances in Roadies Rising, Splitsvilla 10.His Bigg Boss appearance added another major reality-TV title to his career before his reported return to the Roadies franchise.