Splitsvilla 7’s Mayank Pawar passes away at the age of 37

Mumbai: An unexpected incident has happened in the field of reality TV and fitness. Mayank Pawar, the popular contestant of MTV Splitsvilla Season 7 and fitness icon, has passed away suddenly. His age was only 37 years. The sad news was confirmed on his official Instagram account, which read, “A brother, a champion, a mentor and a source of inspiration to many. Mayank Pawar will always live in our hearts.”

Mayank Pawar’s journey in ‘Splitsvilla 7’

Mayank Pawar was not just a reality show star, he was also a prominent name in the field of body building. He won the Mister India award several times and also won the Mister Asia title once. He was also famous as a famous celebrity fitness trainer. His amazing physical structure, amazing personality and simple attitude earned him a special place among the fans.

His journey in ‘Splitsvilla 7’ was extremely emotional for the audience. When Queen decided to remove him, host Sunny Leone had tears in her eyes. He hugged Mayank warmly and bid farewell. Nikhil Chinapa also stopped and hugged a participant for the first time. Mayank’s innocence and decency made him the most beloved contestant of the show. Her attractive body and cute pout were greatly appreciated by the audience.

The cause of death is not yet clear

The reason for Mayank’s death is not yet known. His family has organized a condolence meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 from 5 PM to 6 PM at Valmiki Temple, Sangram Park, Rana Pratap Bagh, Delhi. As soon as the sad news spread, there was an outpouring of grief among his fans on social media. One user wrote, “What… just a few days ago I was watching his Splitsvilla journey. Can’t believe it. Never seen such a lovely person in the whole of Splitsvilla.” While another said, “Shocking news, unbelievable.”