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The 50 winner Shiv Thakare slams Prince Narula and team for distracting Mr Faisu during finale task: ‘He worked hard to be in the top 2’ | Television News

The 50 winner Shiv Thakare slams Prince Narula and team for distracting Mr Faisu during finale task: ‘He worked hard to be in the top 2’ | Television News

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5 min readMumbaiMar 24, 2026 03:09 PM IST Reality show star Shiv Thakare won The 50 on Sunday, defeating Mr Faisu, Krishna Shroff and Immortal Kaka to take home the trophy. While Shiv secured a spot in the finale after Prince Narula sacrificed his place for him, the reality star admitted he was initially upset by the decision. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Shiv spoke about his win and addressed whether Mr Faisu was more deserving of the title. Talking about how it felt to win the first season of The 50, Shiv Thakare said, “I am elated to win the show. What makes me happier is that a fan got Rs 50 lakh. Because of me, someone’s life is made. It was not like everyone was playing for the fans; half of the contestants were just there because of the fame this show had. We always knew that the winner would not get the prize money, so while performing, some people focused on entertainment rather than earning money for fans. No, everyone thought …

The 50 grand finale: Prince Narula invites backlash on social media after he sacrifices finale spot for Shiv Thakare, netizens say ‘Scripted drama to gain public sympathy’ | Television News

The 50 grand finale: Prince Narula invites backlash on social media after he sacrifices finale spot for Shiv Thakare, netizens say ‘Scripted drama to gain public sympathy’ | Television News

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6 min readMumbaiUpdated: Mar 22, 2026 02:06 PM IST The 50 grand finale: Reality star Prince Narula has emerged as a strong contender on the gaming-based captive reality show The 50. During the semi-finals on Saturday night, Prince secured a spot in the finale alongside Rajat Dalal, Mr. Faisu, and Immortal Kaka. However, in a surprising move, he chose to make a ‘big’ sacrifice by giving up his place in the finale to Shiv Thakare. While the gesture left contestants emotional, many netizens criticised Prince, calling it a calculated publicity stunt. Prince Narula gives up his ticket to the finale on The 50 After competing strongly in the game for 26 days, Prince Narula decided to hang up his boots. Making a voluntary exit, Prince said, “When I came here on the first day, a lot of people lined up behind me to lead them; that was my victory. I came on this show for my wife, and when I saw so many of my brothers were here too, I had to lead them. If Faisu …

The 50 contestant Monalisa says she faced discrimination for belonging to Bhojpuri industry, reacts to gender bias on show: ‘Women were treated differently’ | Television News

The 50 contestant Monalisa says she faced discrimination for belonging to Bhojpuri industry, reacts to gender bias on show: ‘Women were treated differently’ | Television News

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5 min readMumbaiUpdated: Feb 25, 2026 11:41 PM IST Reality show The 50 has been garnering an impressive viewership; however, many underlying issues exist in the show — from the female contestants allegedly facing gender bias to a few contestants being discriminated against based on their industry. Bhojpuri actress Monalisa and her husband Vikrant Singh Rajpoot said they faced all this during their time on the show. Monalisa, who recently got evicted, spoke exclusively to SCREEN, highlighting the discrimination she faced for being from the Bhojpuri industry. Talking about her journey on The 50, Monalisa said, “My journey was very short-lived. When Vikrant and I had been locked for the show, we learned about other couples, too, and we thought we would make new friends on the show. While we understand that our vibe won’t match with all 50 people, I thought I would at least befriend a few people and plan the game from there. However, after going there, I just felt that people had brought their fights and controversies from outside into the …

Prince-Yuvika, Ridhi Dogra, Urvashi Dholakia, Mr Faisu among 15 to make to grand finale

Prince-Yuvika, Ridhi Dogra, Urvashi Dholakia, Mr Faisu among 15 to make to grand finale

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 18, 2026 06:33 PM IST Banijay Asia’s captive gaming reality show, The 50, has been registering an impressive viewership. As reported by Ormax Media, in its first week, the show clocked in OTT viewership of 6.5 million. In its second week, even though there was a decline in The 50’s viewership, it managed to lead the chart with 5.8 million views. And it seems the show has reached its final leg. As per reports, the show’s grand finale will be shot on Thursday, 19th February, and it will telecast on 22nd March. The names of the  finalists has also been revealed. Prince Narula, Urvashi Dholakia, Ridhi Dogra, Mr Faisu become The 50 finalists As confirmed by our sources, 18 contestants are in the house as of 18th February; however, a few will be evicted closer to the finale shoot. According to a report in The Film Window, the finalists who remain on the show now are Prince Narula, Yuvika Chaudhary, Hamid Barkzi, Siwet Tomar, Rajat Dalal, Lovekesh Kataria, Lakshay Kaushik, Manisha Rani, …

Shiv Thakare fire mishap: Fire alarm or sprinklers nothing was working, says source

Shiv Thakare fire mishap: Fire alarm or sprinklers nothing was working, says source

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In a shocking turn of events, returning to Mumbai has turned tragic and hazardous for Shiv Thakare, as a fire broke out at reality show star’s Goregaon residence. Shiv Thakare On Tuesday, a video showing the blaze, which also captures the fire brigade inspecting the scene and taking necessary safety measures, went viral. A source close to Shiv reveals that, fortunately, the actor is safe. “There was a short-circuit at his place. Shiv stays on the 12th floor; luckily he was in the bedroom while the incident occurred in the drawing-room,” the source says, adding: “It’s the building authorities fault completely.l When asked if there was any help or assistance provided by the building authorities or management and the source confirms, they have ‘already made multiple complaints and that no one does anything’. “The building which (Kolte Patil Verve, Goregaon) Shiv has been staying in, has been facing electrical issues for quite some time now. Shiv on multiple occasions brought this issue forward to the building management. But they are not ready to help. Today …

Is THIS popular Bigg Boss contestant set to replace Dipika Kakar?

Is THIS popular Bigg Boss contestant set to replace Dipika Kakar?

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Celebrity MasterChef has been in the news for contestants’ fights. Dipika Kakar Ibrahim who made her television comeback after four years with Celebrity MasterChef has left the show midway due to her serious injury. Dipika’s fans are quite disappointed with the news and want the actress to come back and win the show. Neither Dipika nor the channel has confirmed the news of her exit as of now. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: How much would Dipika Kakar have earned had she not quit? A look at her total earnings Celebrity MasterChef contestant Usha Nadkarni confirmed the news in an interview and revealed that Dipika had been struggling with an arm injury. Usha Nadkarni said that Dipika visited the doctor and returned to the show, but was not able to continue due to her pain. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: Will TRPs take a hit after Dipika Kakar’s exit from the show? Netizens feel THIS contestant might win the show now As per IndiaForums report, the makers of Celebrity MasterChef have roped in Shiv Thakare …

Shiv Thakare Reveals Why He Rejected Music Videos Offers After Bigg Boss 16

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Shiv worked on a music video alongside Soniya Bansal. (iMAGE Credits: Instagram/shivthakare9) Most recently, Shiv participated in series such as Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 and earned a massive loyal fanbase. Shiv Thakare rose to prominence among Indian audiences after appearing on the reality show Bigg Boss 16. While he had previously participated in MTV Roadies Rising and Bigg Boss Marathi, it was his time on the Salman Khan-hosted programme that propelled him to fame. He also appeared in series such as Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 and earned a massively loyal fanbase. Recently, Shiv spoke about the various music video offers he got post Bigg Boss 16 and shared why he rejected most of them. In a conversation with Filmygyan, Shiv Thakare shared that when one chooses to do a music video, they should remember that it will stay on Youtube. He added that one should not feel bad about themselves after watching the clips later. Revealing the reasons why he rejected many projects, Shiv …

Shiv Thakare Says He Will ‘Dance Like Crazy’ At BFF Abdu Rozik’s Wedding: ‘I’m Over The Moon’

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Shiv Thakare and Abdu Rozik have been thick friends since Bigg Boss 15. Abdu Rozik is all set to get marry in July 2024 and BFF Shiv Thakare cannot be happier. Abdu Rozik, famous from Bigg Boss 15, shocked everyone on Thursday by saying he’ll marry in July 2024 on Instagram. When News18 Showsha asked his friend Shiv Thakare, he said he didn’t know about the wedding. Shiv talked to Abdu an hour ago and heard nothing about it. He’s now wondering if the wedding news is true, as he only found out on social media. “I have no idea about it. I don’t know who the girl is. Got to know it via social media only. Rather, I spoke to Abdu just 30 minutes back and he didn’t mention anything about the wedding. Don’t know if these reports are false,” Shiv had told us. Now, in an interview with ETimes, Shiv said that he’s excited for Abdu’s wedding and he will be dancing to his heart’s content. He said, “I initially felt it was …

Shiv Thakare says he initially thought news of Abdu Rozik’s engagement was a prank

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Abdu Rozik recently got engaged, but when his Bigg Boss 16 housemate Shiv Thakare heard the news, he thought it was a prank. In conversation with ETimes, Shiv mentioned that he has been invited to the wedding in UAE and how he initially didn’t take the news seriously. (Also Read: Bigg Boss 16’s Abdu Rozik shares pics of his engagement, gives glimpse of fiancee Amira. See post) Shiv Thakare initially thought news of Abdu Rozik’s engagement was a prank.(Instagram) ‘I thought it was a prank’ Shiv told the news portal that he’s so excited for Abdu’s wedding he will be dancing his heart out. He said, “I initially felt it was a prank and told a media publication also. After seeing the news everywhere, Abdu called and informed me that the news is actually true and that he is getting married. He is my younger brother and I am over the moon that he is getting married. I am going to attend his wedding festivities and dance like crazy. We spoke about the engagement also …

Abdu Rozik’s Wedding Announcement Post Just A Prank? BFF Shiv Thakare Reveals | Exclusive

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Shiv Thakare reacted to Abdu Rozik’s wedding announcement. Shiv Thakare has reacted to the news of his former Bigg Boss co-contestant Abdu Rozik’s wedding announcement. Bigg Boss 15 fame Abdu Rozik left everyone surprised on Thursday when he took to his Instagram handle to announce that he will get married in July 2024. However, looks like it is just a prank. When News18 Showsha exclusively reached out to Abdu’s BFF Shiv Thakare, he told us that he has no idea about the wedding. Shiv stated that he spoke to Abdu just an hour ago but the latter did not mention anything about the wedding. This has left Shiv wondering if Abdu’s wedding reports are false. “I have no idea about it. I don’t know who the girl is. Got to know it via social media only. Rather, I spoke to Abdu just 30 minutes back and he didn’t mention anything about the wedding. Don’t know if these reports are false,” Shiv told us. Earlier today, Abdu took to social media and shared a photo of …