Will Ajay Devgn handle The 50 contestants? Actor teases, ‘Main vardi wala lion hoon’ | Watch

The 50 is set to premiere on February 1, 2026, on Colors TV and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The show has already generated a buzz among fans. Some celebrities have been unveiled as the contestants of the show already. Now, a recent promo featuring Ajay Devgn led netizens to guess that he could be the lion of The 50. 

Is Ajay Devgn the lion of The 50?

The makers shared a promo of The 50 featuring Ajay Devgn. In the video, the actor can be seen watching a teaser of The 50 on a TV. Following this, he gets a call from someone named 'AK.' 

When the person on the other side of the call asked if Ajat is the lion of The 50, the Singham actor shuts down the speculation with his trademark humour. He says, “Nahi yar, mai nahi hun The 50 ka Lion." He also adds, "Chote mote pranks kar sakta hoon, par ye show kafi controversial lag raha hai.”

Ajay Devgn says, Main vardi wala lion hoon.' When asked about managing 50 contestants, Ajay jokes, “Main 5 logon ki party mein bhi nahi jaata.” He concludes the promo with a definitive line: “Last time bol raha hoon, main The 50 ka Lion nahi hoon.” Sharing the promo, the makers captioned the post, "Vardi wala Lion bhi intezaar kar raha hai The 50 ke Lion ka. The 50 starts 1st Feb, on #JioHotstar and @ColorsTv.”

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Ajay Devgn on The 50

Talking about the show, Ajay shared, “The significance of Lion in my life is very different, but the confusion around The 50 actually says a lot about the show’s impact. With fifty contestants, unpredictable tasks, and constant mind games, the scale is massive. If you enjoy edge-of-the-seat drama and smart gameplay, The 50 is a show you’ll want to keep an eye on." 

What's the theme of The 50?

The 50 is an upcoming show where 50 popular Indian TV and digital influencers are locked in a "palace-like" mahal, isolated from the outside world. It's a law-abiding, high-pressure, social experiment where contestants navigate shifting power dynamics, form alliances, and engage in betrayal.

Backed by Banijay Asia, The 50 It brings together fifty competitors in a high-pressure environment where every move counts. At the top of the game is the Lion, an invisible yet powerful authority figure whose presence dictates the rules, risks, and rewards.

The 50 FAQs:

Q. When will The 50 reality show release?

A. The 50 reality show is set to premiere on February 1, 2026.

Q: Where to watch The 50?

A: The 50 reality show will be released on Colors TV and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).

Q. Is The 50 inspired by a French reality show?

A. The 50 is reportedly inspired by the French reality show titled Les Cinquante. The idea of ​​the show is to survive in intense competition between contestants with the same name.