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The 50 continues to stir drama, as Jahnavi Killekar speaks out against Prince Narula and Shiv Thakre over alleged body-shaming remarks.
Prince Narula is accused of mocking co-contestant Nikki Tamboli on the show.(Photo Credit: Instagram)
The 50 recently saw the unexpected exit of Jahnavi Killekar, who has now alleged that her elimination was strategically orchestrated by the rival team.
In a candid interview, the Marathi actress openly criticised fellow contestants Prince Narula and Shiv Thakre for their remarks about co-contestant Nikki Tamboli. Jahnavi expressed strong disapproval after observing the two allegedly ridiculing Nikki and making derogatory comments about her appearance.
Jahnavi Talks About The Unacceptable Behaviour
Jahnavi did not hold back while addressing the issue. In an interview with Zoom, she called the conversation disgraceful and deeply disappointing. She also mentioned Nehal Chudasama, who was mocked for her choice of outfits.
She remarked, “You have a daughter, a wife, a mother. This behaviour is unacceptable, and I found it very distasteful.”
Further elaborating on Prince Narula’s comments, Jahnavi said, “There was nothing of the sort, but Prince Narula’s comment was extremely inappropriate. People look up to you as a role model. You have millions of followers and if you behave this way, your followers will think that it’s acceptable for them to do the same. They might also engage in body shaming a girl, believing that they will become heroes too. This is a very harmful message.”
Jahnavi Questions Shiv Thakre’s Silence
Jahnavi also expressed disappointment over Shiv Thakre’s reaction, stating, “Shiv is laughing about it. This is truly shameful. A boy from Maharashtra who speaks with such pride.”
While maintaining respect for Shiv, she added, “I still hold a lot of respect for Shiv. However, if he is getting caught up in this negative behaviour, he needs to reconsider who he chooses to support.”
Addressing both contestants directly, she said, “I believe that these reality shows will come and go, but what about your identity? What will happen to you? You will be eliminated from the game. The way people perceive you is changing.”
About The 50 and Its Contestants
The 50, produced by Banijay Asia, premiered on February 1. The reality series streams on Hotstar and airs simultaneously on Colors TV. The show featured 50 popular faces from television, films and the digital world, competing in a high-stakes format driven by strategy, survival and complex social dynamics.
Recently, Khanzaadi was eliminated from the competition. The show began with fifty contestants from varied backgrounds, with Vanshaj Singh becoming the first participant to be evicted.
In addition to Jahnavi Killekar, Prince Narula and Shiv Thakre, the contestant lineup includes Riddhi Dogra, Karan Patel, Digvijay Rathee, Urvashi Dholakia, Sapna Choudhary, Monalisa, Chahat Pandey, Shrutika Arjun and Rajat Dalal, among others.
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February 13, 2026, 13:32 IST
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