Reality show The 50 is all set to hit the screens today, February 1, bringing with it a brand new concept and star-studded lineup. Promising high-voltage drama, strategy and unexpected twists, the show will run for 50 consecutive days.
The episodes will air daily at 10:30 PM, while JioHotstar will live stream the show every day from 9:00 PM onwards. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how their favorite celebrities fare in the game.
About the show: What’s 50?
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The 50 is the Indian adaptation of the popular French reality series Les Cinquante. Set in a grand palace-like venue, the show brings 50 contestants under one roof.
With no set rules, contestants must rely on alliances, mind games, and strategy to survive. The entire game is overseen by a mysterious authority figure called The Lion, who controls major decisions from the Lion’s Den, a powerful location that oversees the set.
Streaming and telecast details
premiere date: February 1, 2026
Platform: Colors TV and JioHotstar
live streaming: Every day at 9:00 pm on JioHotstar
Duration: 50 days
50: Full list of confirmed contestants
The show features a mix of television stars, digital creators, musicians, influencers and reality show veterans.
Television and reality show personalities
Karan Patel (42)
Archana Gautam (30)
Divya Agarwal (33)
Monalisa (43)
Vikrant Singh Rajput (39)
Ridhi Dogra (41)
Shiny Doshi (36)
Shiv Thackeray (36)
Urvashi Dholakia (46)
Prince Narula (35)
Yuvika Chaudhary (42)
Siddharth Bhardwaj (38)
Riddhima Pandit (35)
Manisha Rani (28)
Shrutika Arjun (38)
Nikki Tamboli (29)
Sapna Chaudhary (35)
Tejaswi Madiwada (34)
Babika Dhurve (34)
Natalia Janoczek (35)
Khanjadi
Digital Creators, Influencers and YouTubers
Faisal Shaikh alias Mr. Faisu (31)
Rajat Dalal (30)
Civet Tomar (27)
Digvijay Rathi (26)
Arbaaz Patel (26)
Luv Kataria (27)
Archit Kaushik (24)
Lakshya Kaushik
Dimpal Singh (27)
Chahat Pandey (26)
Neelam Giri (28)
Nehal Chudasama (29)
Hamid Barkazi (31)
Krishna Shroff (33)
Dushyant Kukreja (26)
Vanshaj Singh
Adnan Shaikh (28)
Rachit Rojha (27)
Faiz Baloch (33)
-Saurabh Ghadge
Bhavya Singh (29)
Maxtern (26)
Musicians, Rappers and Artists
Amar Kaka (31) – Singer and lyricist
Dino James (34) – Rapper
Yung Sammy – Rapper
Arya Jadhao (24) – Rapper and Singer
Jhanvi Kiran Killekar (27)
Sumaira Shaikh – Stand-up comedian
Controversies related to contestants
Karan Patel on his turbulent television journey
In an old interview with Times of India, actor Karan Patel opened up about his professional struggles and differences with producer Ekta Kapoor. They revealed that despite many disagreements and not working together for years, their bond remained intact.
Karan also admitted that he did not get work opportunities because of his behavior and said that marriage and becoming a father changed his perspective. They shared their objections about OTT content related to nudity, intimate scenes or excessive foul language.
prince narula vs elvish yadav controversy
Prince Narula addressed his differences with Elvish Yadav, accusing him of indirectly encouraging fans to troll Prince’s five-month-old daughter and parents.
Speaking on Paras Chhabra’s podcast, Prince alleged that Elvish incited his followers by making suggestive comments and what he described as “behind the scenes provocations”, which led to a massive backlash online.
Faisal Shaikh’s TikTok ban controversy
Social media star Faisal Sheikh was embroiled in controversy when his TikTok account, which had 32 million followers, was banned for allegedly glorifying acid attacks in a video.
Reacting to the ban, Faisal said that he felt misunderstood and was deeply affected by the incident, revealing that he spent days alone and distressed in a London hotel room after losing access to his account.
Digvijay Rathi’s body shaming comments
Digvijay Rathi faced criticism after making insensitive remarks about body weight during a press conference. His statement, “If someone is fat then he is”, sparked strong reactions on social media.
Shocking incidents of Rajat Dalal
Rajat Dalal has been involved in many controversies. In one incident, he invited three men dressed as sadhus to his home, accused them of being fake babas and assaulted them on camera after they failed to recite religious verses.
In another shocking video, Rajat was seen driving at a speed of 143 km/hr before hitting a motorcyclist. His casual comment after the accident sparked public outrage, following which the police reportedly took suo motu action.
what lies ahead
With a controversial lineup, unpredictable format and no set rules, The 50 promises intense drama, power struggles and explosive moments. As the contestants enter the Lion’s Den, viewers can expect shifting alliances and shifts in strategies every step of the way.