‘Splitsvilla 7’, Mayank Pawar passed away at the age of 37. Read on to know all about his sudden passing.
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The famous contestant of Splitsvilla 7, who has left a remarkable presence in the hearts of many, passed away. He was not just a reality show contestant but also a seven-time titleholder of Mr. India, and a one-time Mr. India winner. Apart from his accolades, he was also a celebrity fitness trainer, but he passed away in a shocking turn of events.
Splitsvilla 7 contestant, Mayank Pawar, passes away
Mayak Pawar passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 37. He celebrated his 37th birthday on January 1, 2026, and his death within a few weeks had left his fans in shock. It is worth mentioning that the cause of his death is unknown. His family had shared a note announcing Mayank’s prayer meet. The prayer meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Valmiki Mandir, Sangam Park, Rana Pratap Bagh. Along with the post, it was written:
“A brother, a champion, a mentor, and an inspiration to many. Mayank Pawar will forever live in our hearts. Please join us in prayer and remembrance. Om Shanti.”

Soon fans showered their condolence messages. One user wrote, “Like a few days back, I was watching his Splitsvilla 7 journey. Can’t really believe. Haven’t seen any pure soul than him in entire splitsvilla seasons. Still remember, everyone cried including sunny leone when he got eliminated. May his soul rest in peace.” Another one expressed his opinion on impacts of steroids and wrote, “Olympia gym shastri nagar me training krta tha bhai shuru me wahi se sare gold laya hai mgr galti ye thi mindset aisa tha ki kuch b thok do bas body banni chye aur vsa hua b but internally jo nuksan hua steroids se wo permanent side effects kbhi thk nhi hote. This sport should be banned for good and its the worst sport in human history.” A third user penned, “Om shanti … You will be missed bro. We met quite few times in championships but the memories we had will remain forever.”

More about Mayank Pawar’s journey
Talking about Mayank’s profession, he was a fitness enthusiast and would also give fitness training. As for his personal life, he kept it private. No details of his girlfriend or wife are mentioned. So, we cannot confirm if he was married or not. Mayank rose to immense fame with his participation in Splitsvilla 7. He even earned a lot of admiration and love for his calm and composed personality. His elimination was the most emotional moment of the entire season. In fact, the host of the show, Sunny Leone also started crying at that time, and hugged him while he exited from the villa. Co-host, Nikhil Chinapa also stopped him and gave him a warm hug, which was a rare gesture on the show.

Our heartfelt condolences to Mayank Pawar’s family in these extremely testing times. Gone too soon!
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