Kaira Anu is the winner of MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa, which she won with partner Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) in the grand finale on May 16, 2026. The pair beat Yogesh Rawat and Ruru Thakur and shared the INR20 lakh prize.
What set Kaira apart from most of the season’s contestants is her background. While many Splitsvilla contestants arrive from modelling or influencer careers, Kaira came from academics and healthcare. She is Indian-born, lives in Canada, and works as a dental hygienist.
Kaira Anu Biography
Kaira Anu quick facts
| Known as | Kaira Anu, also written Anu Kaira |
| Known for | Winner of MTV Splitsvilla X6 (2026) with Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) |
| Age | Not publicly confirmed |
| Born | India |
| Lives in | Canada |
| Education | Biotechnology, followed by dentistry |
| Profession | Dental hygienist, model and belly dancer |
| Splitsvilla team | Paisa Villa |
| Splitsvilla partner | Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) |
How old is Kaira Anu?
Kaira has not publicly confirmed her date of birth or age. Published estimates vary widely, from the mid-20s to the late 20s, which tells you none of them are based on a confirmed birthdate. Until she shares it herself, any exact age you see online is a guess.
Early life: from India to Canada at 16
Kaira was born in India and moved to Canada at 16 to continue her education. Some profiles list Mumbai as her hometown, though she hasn’t discussed her early life in detail.
Education and dental career
Kaira studied biotechnology, then moved into dentistry. She works as a dental hygienist in Canada.
That professional background was part of what made her stand out in the villa. Most of her fellow contestants came in with entertainment or social media careers; Kaira came in with a healthcare job.
Dance and modelling
Kaira is also a trained belly dancer and a model, and shares dance and lifestyle content on social media. She mentioned her belly dancing in her introduction on the show.
MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa
Splitsvilla 16 ran from January 9 to May 16, 2026, filmed in Mahabalipuram and hosted by Karan Kundrra, with Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed as Mischief Makers. The theme, Pyaar Ya Paisa, split contestants between love and money.
Kaira Anu with Kushal Tanwar
A confident start
Kaira joined the Paisa Villa team. In her introduction she described herself as her own favourite person, which set the tone for how she would play: direct, confident and unwilling to back down.
Clashes in the villa
Kaira was involved in several of the season’s biggest confrontations, including with Akanksha Choudhary, Asmita Adhikari and Keona Walke. Fans often compared her and Keona as the two strongest personalities in the Paisa Villa.
Her most discussed moment came when Mischief Maker Nia Sharma challenged her over comments that many viewers considered body shaming. It became one of the season’s most debated episodes.
Gullu and Kaira
In the early episodes, Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) showed interest in Kaira. Over the four months of the season, their connection grew into one of the show’s central storylines, and many fans saw them as the villa’s strongest couple well before the finale.
The grand finale
| Result | Couple |
|---|---|
| Winners | Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) and Kaira Anu |
| Runners-up | Yogesh Rawat and Ruru Thakur |
| Third place | Sorab Bedi and Niharika Tiwari |
| Fourth place | Tayne De Villiers and Soundharya |
Gullu and Kaira beat Yogesh and Ruru to win the title and the ₹20 lakh prize. For Gullu it was a second MTV title, after winning Roadies XX: Double Cross.
Is Kaira Anu dating Gullu?
Kaira and Gullu were paired on the show and won together. Neither has publicly confirmed a relationship outside the show, so reports about their off-screen status are speculation.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Kaira Anu?
Kaira Anu is an Indian-born, Canada-based dental hygienist, model and belly dancer who won MTV Splitsvilla X6 with Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) in May 2026.
Did Kaira win Splitsvilla 16?
Yes. Kaira Anu and Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) won Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar Ya Paisa on May 16, 2026, beating Yogesh Rawat and Ruru Thakur. They won ₹20 lakh.
What is Kaira Anu’s age?
Kaira has not publicly confirmed her age or date of birth. Published estimates vary, so no exact figure is confirmed.
Where does Kaira Anu live?
She lives in Canada. She moved there from India at 16 to continue her education.
What does Kaira Anu do for work?
She is a dental hygienist, with a background in biotechnology and dentistry. She is also a model and trained belly dancer.
Which villa was Kaira in on Splitsvilla 16?
The Paisa Villa.
Is Kaira dating Gullu?
Neither has publicly confirmed a relationship outside the show.
Last updated: September 2026. Sources: India TV, News24, Business Upturn.
