The 50: Process of winning whopping cash prize has unique twist for contestants; Here's how
The 50 is an upcoming Indian reality show, based on the international format Les Cinquante (The Fifty). A new teaser shows how to win the cash prize, and it is not what you think!
Last Updated: 03.22 PM, Jan 28, 2026
The 50 is an upcoming Indian reality game show set to premiere on Colors TV and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on February 1, 2026. Hosted by filmmaker Farah Khan, the series is based on international formats like Les Cinquante (France) or Los 50 (USA), featuring 50 celebrities living in an isolated "Mahal" (palace) and competing for a prize of 50 lakh. But a new teaser shows the process of winning the cash prize, which is quite different from usual.
What's the process of winning cash prize for The 50?
The teaser for the new reality competition show titled The 50, which is set to premiere on February 1st, revolves around 50 well-known celebrities who are invited to a lavish, palace-like setting, referred to as "The Lion's Palace", overseen by a mysterious figure wearing a gold lion mask.
In a unique twist, the contestants are not just playing for themselves. The video emphasises that the followers of the winner of the show will stand a chance to win a huge prize of Rs. 50 lakh.
The teaser features several popular Indian television and social media personalities, including Prince Narula, Faisal Shaikh (Mr. Faisu), Shiv Thakare, and Archana Gautam, among others.
More about The 50
50 popular celebrities are locked in a luxurious, double-story palace, competing in a series of games and challenges. It is a strategic, alliance-based survival game with no fixed, rigid rules, where competitors must resort to intense drama to form, break alliances, and avoid elimination. The show features a mysterious "Lion" supervisor who orchestrates the games and, according to reports, makes fun of the contestants.
The competition runs for around 50 episodes, as per reports, with contestants eliminated through tasks and potential live voting until a winner emerges.
Who are the contestants for The 50?
The contestants of The 50 include names like Natalia Janoszek, Shiny Doshi, Monalisa, Ridhi Dogra, Divya Agarwal, Vikrant Singh Rajput, Nikki Tamboli, Rajat Dalal, Mr. Faisu, Dushyant Kukreja, Karan Patel, Tejaswi Madivada, Nehal Chudasama, Digvijay Rathee, Urvashi Dholakia, Sapna Choudhary, Manisha Rani, Ridhima Pandit, Yuvika Chaudhary, Prince Narula, Chahat Pandey, Siddharth Bhardwaj, Dino James, and more.
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 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.
Q: Who hosts The 50?
A: The 50 will be hosted by Farah Khan.