Akriti Negi is a very public figure in the Indian reality TV scene, an influencer, and a content creator who has been on the rise in recent years. Known for her energetic performance on MTV’s top shows and her very present social media game, which has created a large-scale audience for her, she has grown a strong fan base across platforms.
Age and Early Life
Akriti Negi was born into this world on 2 August 2002 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. At the time of writing, she would be turning 23 in 2025. Brought up in a middle-class family in Lucknow. Akriti went to a private school in her hometown, where she did very well academically as well as took part in out-of-class activities like dance and athletics.
Height and Physical Attributes
Akriti is a little over 5 feet 3 inches tall (which is about 161 cm) and is very much into fitness. What she puts out there in terms of energy and vibrancy is what her audience sees. She shares lots of lifestyle and fitness content. What we see of her on screen and via social media is a very confident and dedicated approach to health and style.
Family and Personal Background
Born into a tight-knit family, Akriti has had her parents’ full support through the years, which is a great thing in a very demanding and ever-changing industry. Also, she has a brother named Suryansh Negi, who is known to the public, but not much else of her parents’ details, names and occupations are made known. Although for the most part her family has stayed out of the public eye, they have been a great source of emotion for her as she deals with fame and media scrutiny.
Boyfriend and Personal Life
Akriti has been the centre of media attention when it comes to her love life. In the past, she was with Sachin Sharma, which ended in a very public breakup, which was marred by serious allegations and issues, which she discussed with the press. That chapter over, she got into a relationship with Jashwanth Bopanna, which played out on the platform of MTV Splitsvilla X5 and which saw them win the show together. But that also came to an end in early 2025 as they went their separate ways to pursue individual goals.
In 2025, Akriti was put in the media spotlight for her association with Anshumat Srivastava, as they were seen out at her birthday do together. Although they have not officially confirmed their relationship which is the subject of this and is still not, speculation about the pair’s relationship via the public interactions they do have grows.
Career Journey
Akriti Negi began her career as a social media influencer on Instagram and YouTube. Very soon she was getting a large following, which she got because of her engaging personality, fashion sense and that she is very open in her stories. In 2023, she caught the nation’s attention when she appeared on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19), which is a show known for the physical and mental strength of its competitors.
Her big break was in MTV Splitsvilla X5 ExSqueeze Me Please, which is a popular dating reality show where she went up against Jashwanth Bopanna. It was their connection and game that got them the winner’s title in August 2024, which in turn made Akriti one of the standout stars of the franchise.
In 2025, she added to her reality TV experience by getting into the Indian version of Rise and Fall, which is a very competitive platform that puts players in strategic and physical challenges. On this show, Akriti’s bold game and assertive personality took off, which in turn caused controversy and praise in equal measure. Also, actor Pankaj Tripathi put forth his support to her straightforward play style, while some critics went back and forth on her screen presence.
Hobbies and Interests
Beyond her professional capacity, Akriti does what she likes, which includes dancing, fitness regimens, and travel. Also, sports have a place in her heart; at one point, she was a professional badminton player, for which she represented Uttar Pradesh in state-level games before she went into the entertainment business.
Akriti Negi, who with her outgoing personality and fearless approach to life has transformed from a social media creator to a celebrated reality TV star.
