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Abhishek Malhan Joins Roadies As Gang Leader
Abhishek Malhan, aka Fukra Insaan, recalls once swearing off 'Roadies' before becoming a Gang Leader in Season 21, calling it life coming full circle.
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“Abhishek Malhan Joins Roadies As Gang Leader”
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8 Sep 2026
Key Highlights:
- Life coming full circle: Abhishek Malhan, who once swore he'd "never do Roadies" while watching Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman's auditions, is now a Gang Leader on Season 21.
- Never watched a full season: Malhan admitted he hasn't watched a complete season of "Roadies," despite now being part of it.
- Six gang leaders this season: The lineup includes Nikhil Chinapa, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Abhishek Malhan, Bani J and Baseer Ali.
- From YouTube to reality TV: Known as "Fukra Insaan," Malhan built his fame through YouTube before appearing on Bigg Boss OTT, Playground Season 3, and Temptation Island India.
- A show that has evolved over 21 seasons: From budget-capped early seasons to gang leaders and buddy pairs, "Roadies" has repeatedly reinvented its format.
Mumbai: Social media star Abhishek Malhan's journey to becoming a gang leader on "MTV Roadies" is a classic case of life coming full circle as he recalled how, during the days of Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman's auditions, he had decided he would "do anything in life but never Roadies."
Asked if he has ever seen an old version of Roadies, Abhishek, who will be seen serving as a "Gang Leader" in Roadies, told IANS: "Honestly, I haven't seen Roadies and like, a complete season I've never watched, but back then when Raghu and Rajeev used to host those auditions, I actually realized that I'll do anything in life but never Roadies."
