Did Bigg Boss 19 contestant Baseer Ali reject The 50 for Khatron Ke Khiladi? The whole truth
Baseer Ali was approached for The 50, but he refused to be a part of the reality show - Was only Khatron Ke Khiladi opportunity the reason or there's more to the story? Find Out!
Last Updated: 07.00 PM, Feb 01, 2026
When it comes to reality shows, Baseer Ali, who also addresses himself as Baseer Bob, was expected to be a part of the upcoming reality show, The 50. However, the contestant, who has been a part of Roadies, Splitsvilla and Ace of Space in the past, said no to the project and the reason goes beyond Khatron Ke Khiladi opportunity. During his recent conversation, Baseer opened up on what made him say no to the reality show that all are waiting for tonight. Here’s what you need to know…
Why did Baseer Ali refuse The 50?
While talking to Zoom, Baseer Ali spilled the real reason why he said no to the upcoming reality show, The 50. “I love talking about the work that I'm doing or about to do. I said no to The 50 because [it was] very immediate from Bigg Boss. I personally feel that emotionally, physically, mentally, I'm not ready for any show, not just The 50 or anything. Not another reality show just now,” he stated, while emphasizing that he needs a break in between reality shows to build back and enter with fresh energy.
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Did Baseer Bob say no to The 50 for Khatron Ke Khiladi?
Confirming that Rohit Shetty’s Khatron Ke Khiladi was indeed one reason to refuse The 50, Baseer Ali stated, “If I walk into a show with 50 per cent battery, then I'm going to be at a zero very soon, and others are going to come at full energy, so I don't want to put myself there. Other than that, my eyes are on Khatron Ke Khiladi, I would like to save my energy and see if that's going to happen for me this year or no.”
Is Baseer Ali open to other projects at this point? Answered
Having said that, Baseer assures his fans that he has been reaching out for various projects and is expecting that something works out very soon. “Having said that, hamaari paancho aur paancho ungliyaan ghee mein hai. Duson ungliyon mein se koi toh rang lekar aayegi, yeh main bata sakta hoon,” he shared. Baseer does not want to let go of anything because he himself is unsure what is he good at. Citing the example of acting and appearing in music videos has proven fruitful, Baseer refuses to halt and is fully open to projects. The Bigg Boss 19 contestant believes in staying positive.
The 50 FAQs:
Q. When and where to watch The 50 reality show?
A. The 50 is set to premiere on ColorsTV and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) from February 1, 2026.
Q. Is Farah Khan hosting The 50 reality show?
A. Farah Khan is speculated to be hosting JioHotstar's The 50. She has been seen in several promos of the reality show and fans are eagerly waiting for the confirmation.
Q. Is The 50 based on a French reality show?
A. Yes, The 50 is reportedly inspired by the French reality show titled Les Cinquante. The concept centers around an intense show down between the various contestants.