The 50 first rivalry confirmed? Maxtern, Rajat Dalal and Lovekesh head to mahal with 47 other contestants
While Lovekesh Kataria is close to Elvish Yadav, Maxtern has a past with the content creator, thus hinting at the first rivalry on the reality show.
Last Updated: 06.45 PM, Jan 23, 2026
Maxtern and Lovekesh Kataria are among the confirmed contestants on the upcoming reality show, The 50. Interestingly, they both share a connection with 'systum' Elvish Yadav. While Lovekesh is Elvish's close friend, Maxtern and Elvish had a public fallout a few years back. Now that it is confirmed that both Maxtern and Lovekesh will be a part of The 50, should we expect them to be the first rivals on the show?
Are Maxtern and Lovekesh rivals in real life?
Although not directly related, but Maxtern and Lovekesh both have a connection with Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav. While Lovekesh is Elvish's close friend (literal chaddi buddy), Maxtern and Elvish had a major public fallout in the past which was resolved only after Rajat Dalal got involved. Whether the bonding affects Lovekesh and Maxtern's equation remains to be seen.
Was Lovekesh Kataria, Rajat Dalal or Maxtern on any reality show before The 50?
Yes, Lovekesh Kataria has been associated with Bigg Boss before his participation on The 50. He found support in Elvish at the time, but unfortunately, Lovekesh did not pick up the trophy during his season. Interestingly enough, Rajat Dalal also confirmed that he's a part of the reality show only recently. He, too, came too close to the trophy but did not pick it up either.
Who are the other confirmed participants on The 50?
Karan Patel, Mr. Faisu, Divya Agarwal, Mona Lisa and her husband Vikrant Singh Rajpoot, Shiv Thakare, Urvashi Dholakia, Shiny Doshi and Dushyant Kukreja were among the confirmed contestants till recently. The most recent update came from Neelam Giri, Chahat Panday, Sumaira Shaikh, Dimpal Singh and Siwet Tomar apart from Maxtern and Lovekesh.
While there's still confusion about the host of The 50, the reality show will be out on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) from February 1, 2026.
The 50 FAQs:
Q: When and where can I watch The 50 in India?
A: The 50 is set to premiere on February 1, 2026. It will stream early on the JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) at 9:00 PM, followed by a television broadcast on Colors TV at 10:30 PM. The show is expected to run for approximately 50 episodes.
Q: Who is the host of The 50?
A: A mysterious masked figure known as "The Lion" rules the game of The 50 and delivers commands within the Mahal.
Q: Who are the confirmed contestants for The 50?
A: The star-studded lineup in The 50 includes 50 celebrities from television and digital backgrounds. Confirmed names include Karan Patel, Faisal Shaikh (Mr Faisu), Divya Agarwal, Urvashi Dholakia, Shiny Doshi, Ridhi Dogra, and the real-life couple Monalisa and Vikrant Singh Rajpoot.