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The 50: Full list of 50 confirmed contestants and their major controversies - From Rajat Dalal to Prince Narula
The 50 premieres today with 50 celebrity contestants, a no-rules format, and a controversy-filled lineup promising high-stakes drama, power games, and explosive reality TV moments.
Reality show The 50 is all set to hit screens today, February 1, bringing with it a brand-new concept and a star-studded lineup. The show will run for 50 consecutive days, promising high-voltage drama, strategy, and unexpected twists.
Episodes will air daily at 10:30 PM, while JioHotstar will stream the show live every day from 9:00 PM. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see how their favourite celebrities navigate the game.
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The 50 is the Indian adaptation of the popular French reality series Les Cinquante. Set inside a grand palace-like location, the show brings together 50 contestants under one roof.
With no fixed rules, contestants must rely on alliances, mind games, and strategy to survive. The entire game is overseen by a mysterious authority figure known as The Lion, who controls major decisions from the Lion's Den, a powerful space overlooking the set.
Premiere Date: February 1, 2026
Platforms: Colors TV and JioHotstar
Live Streaming: 9:00 PM daily on JioHotstar
Duration: 50 days
The show features a mix of television stars, digital creators, musicians, influencers, and reality show veterans.
Karan Patel (42)
Archana Gautam (30)
Divya Agarwal (33)
Monalisa (43)
Vikrant Singh Rajpoot (39)
Ridhi Dogra (41)
Shiny Doshi (36)
Shiv Thakare (36)
Urvashi Dholakia (46)
Prince Narula (35)
Yuvika Chaudhary (42)
Sidharth Bhardwaj (38)
Riddhima Pandit (35)
Manisha Rani (28)
Shrutika Arjun (38)
Nikki Tamboli (29)
Sapna Chaudhary (35)
Tejaswi Madivada (34)
Bebika Dhurve (34)
Natalia Janoszek (35)
Khanzaadi
Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu (31)
Rajat Dalal (30)
Siwet Tomar (27)
Digvijay Rathee (26)
Arbaz Patel (26)
Luv Kataria (27)
Archit Kaushik (24)
Lakshay Kaushik
Dimpal Singh (27)
Chahat Pandey (26)
Neelam Giri (28)
Nehal Chudasama (29)
Hamid Barkzi (31)
Krishna Shroff (33)
Dushyant Kukreja (26)
Vanshaj Singh
Adnaan Shaikh (28)
Rachit Rojha (27)
Faiz Baloch (33)
Saurabh Ghadge
Bhavya Singh (29)
Maxtern (26)
Immortal Kaka (31) – Singer & Songwriter
Dino James (34) – Rapper
Yung Sammy – Rapper
Aarya Jadhao (24) – Rapper & Singer
Jahnavi Kiran Killekar (27)
Sumaira Shaikh – Stand-up Comedian
In an old interview with The Times of India, actor Karan Patel spoke candidly about his professional struggles and fallout with producer Ekta Kapoor. He revealed that despite multiple disagreements and years of not working together, their bond remained intact.
Karan also admitted that his behaviour cost him work opportunities and said marriage and fatherhood changed his outlook. He further shared his reservations about OTT content involving nudity, intimate scenes, or excessive foul language.
Prince Narula addressed his fallout 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 provoked his followers by making suggestive remarks and called out what he described as “behind-the-scenes instigation,” leading to massive backlash online.
Social media star Faisal Shaikh courted 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 stated that he was misunderstood and 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 Rathee faced criticism after making insensitive remarks about body weight during a press interaction. His statement, “Agar koi mota hai toh hai” (If someone is fat, then they're fat), triggered backlash on social media.
Rajat Dalal has been involved in multiple controversies. In one incident, he invited three individuals 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 143 km/h before hitting a motorcyclist. His casual remark after the accident sparked public outrage, following which police reportedly took suo motu action.
With a controversial lineup, unpredictable format, and no fixed rules, The 50 promises intense drama, power struggles, and explosive moments. As contestants enter the Lion's Den, audiences can expect alliances to shift and strategies to change at every step.
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