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Hindi OTT Shows This Week: Top Picks & Releases
January 5, 2026
New Entertainment Slate: ‘Shark Tank India’ and More Arrive on Streaming Platforms
As 2026 kicks off, viewers have a wealth of new television options arriving on various over-the-top (OTT) platforms.
- “Shark Tank India” Season 5 premieres January 5, 2026, on Sony LIV.
- “MasterChef India” Season 9 also launches January 5, 2026, exclusively on Sony LIV, featuring chefs Kunal Kapoor, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar.
- “MTV Splitsvilla” Season 16, titled “Love or Money,” begins streaming January 9, 2026, on JioHotstar (formerly JioCinema).
The new year is already delivering a surge of fresh content for television enthusiasts. This week sees the release of several highly anticipated shows, spanning business, culinary arts, and romance, all vying for audience attention.
Leading the charge is the fifth season of “Shark Tank India,” which began streaming on Sony LIV on January 5, 2026. The show’s return follows the resounding success of its previous four seasons, generating considerable anticipation among viewers.
The reality program features aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their innovative business ideas to a panel of seasoned investors—the “Sharks”—in hopes of securing funding. The first episode became available at 10 p.m. tonight.
‘MasterChef India’ Season 9: A Celebration of ‘Pride of India’
Also debuting on January 5, 2026, exclusively on Sony LIV, is “MasterChef India” Season 9. Chef Kunal Kapoor joins returning judges chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar to guide and evaluate the culinary talents of the contestants.
This season’s theme is “Pride of India,” and a new twist has been introduced: contestants will compete in pairs, a departure from previous seasons’ individual challenges. The show will air from Monday to Friday at 9 p.m.
‘MTV Splitsvilla’ Season 16: Love and Money Collide
Rounding out the week’s new releases is “MTV Splitsvilla” Season 16, which premiered on JioHotstar (formerly JioCinema) on January 9, 2026. This season’s tagline, “MTV Splitsvilla X6: Love or Money,” hints at the central conflict driving the drama.
Hosted by Karan Kundrra and Sunny Leone, the show will follow contestants as they navigate the complexities of relationships while grappling with difficult choices between pursuing love and accumulating wealth. Expect plenty of drama, romance, and entertainment as the show streams on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.