The 50 Reality Show India Contestants List
The confirmed contestants list for The 50 so far is still small and evolving, but a few familiar faces have already been locked in by the makers. Alongside the officially announced names, there is a whole universe of speculation and fan-made shortlists flying around social media, but here the focus stays on what’s actually confirmed and what’s genuinely buzzing.
From reports and channel updates, these are among the confirmed or strongly reported early names linked to The 50:
Faisal Shaikh (Faisu) – Influencer and reality regular, frequently mentioned in casting reports and now named among confirmed faces.
Divya Agarwal – Reality show winner and actress, confirmed by recent coverage as part of the starting line-up.
Karan Patel – TV star with a long-running fanbase, also named as a contestant in the latest updates.
Monalisa – Popular Bhojpuri star and former Bigg Boss contestant, returning to the reality space but this time paired with her husband.
Vikrant Singh Rajpoot – Actor and Monalisa’s husband, also confirmed, making them one of the few married couples entering together.
Names like Shiny Doshi, Rudra, Ahmad, Asli Monalisa (a stylised way fans sometimes write Monalisa), and Karan more generally are being tossed around in fan discussions, but as of now mainstream reports and platform‑linked coverage have not listed Shiny, Rudra or Ahmad as confirmed contestants.
Urvashi Dholakia – Veteran Indian TV actress best known for playing iconic villain Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and for winning Bigg Boss 6, now returning to the reality space with The 50.
Ridhi Dogra – Indian actress recognised for strong roles in shows like Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, Woh Apna Sa, and web series Asur, and a reality alum from Nach Baliye 6 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 6.
Dushyant Kukreja – Digital-first creator and YouTuber/Instagram comedian known for short, relatable sketch content and high social media reach, now stepping into large-scale television reality with The 50.
Archana Gautam – Actress, model and politician who gained nationwide fame with her fiery, dramatic stint on Bigg Boss 16, later staying in the limelight through TV appearances and social-media-heavy fandom.
Shiv Thakare – Popular reality star who started with MTV Roadies Rising, went on to win Bigg Boss Marathi 2 and became 1st runner-up in Bigg Boss 16, building a strong “hard-working underdog” image.
Neelam Giri – Bhojpuri actress and dancer who rose via music videos and films like Babul and Ijjat Ghar, later gaining national attention as a contestant on Bigg Boss 19.
Chahat Pandey – Hindi TV lead known for shows such as Hamari Bahu Silk, Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya and Nath, plus a stint in Bigg Boss 18 that showcased her small-town-to-TV journey.
Hamid Barkzi – Reality TV competitor who won MTV Roadies Revolution and later MTV Splitsvilla X4, bringing an athletic, task-strong and strategic persona into The 50.
Arbaz Patel – Young influencer/TV personality whose name has recently surfaced in casting reports and promos for The 50 as one of the later-confirmed contestants joining the star-studded line-up.
Ridhima Pandit - TV actress and reality-show face, known from Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant and Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Manisha Rani - Social media star and Bigg Boss OTT 2 finalist with strong dance and comedy appeal.
Digvijay Singh Rathee - Content creator and ex–Bigg Boss contestant, known for bold, high-drama presence.
Sidharth Bhardwaj - VJ and Splitsvilla/Bigg Boss alum, remembered for mischievous and fiery reality-game style.
Arushi Chawla - Roadies contestant and fitness-focused influencer with a task-strong image.
Adnaan Shaikh - Team 07 member and influencer, popular for reels, fashion, and travel-style content.
Faiz Baloch - Team 07 creator known for stylised reels and strong youth fan following.
These names are still in the wish list/buzz category rather than officially confirmed, so it is worth treating them as possibilities, not guarantees, until the channel or producers make a formal announcement.
That’s part of the fun with a show like this: half the timeline is just fans guessing who will walk through those doors, and then zooming in on every promo frame to see who’s hiding under the edit.
The 50 Release Date
The 50 reality show India is set to premiere on 1 February 2026, streaming on JioHotstar and airing on Colors TV. The network is clearly treating it as the next big tentpole after the last Bigg Boss season, sliding it into that same high‑drama weekend slot where viewers are already in the habit of watching elimination‑style reality TV.
The timing is interesting: early in the year, when audiences are still shaking off the post‑holiday lull and looking for something new to latch onto in prime time.
With a reported format that runs for around 50 days, the show is designed more like a tightly wound social experiment than a never‑ending marathon.
That gives it enough room for alliances, rivalries, and late‑night gossip, but not so long that everyone burns out halfway through the season.
The 50 Host
The host of The 50 is filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, fronting what the channel is calling one of India’s biggest reality formats.
The promos lean into her trademark mix of sarcasm and warmth, playing up the idea that she is as curious about this mysterious “Lion” and the show’s rules as the audience watching at home.
At the same time, there is an added layer of intrigue: marketing around the show keeps teasing a masked “Lion” figure within the game, with some online chatter wondering if that persona is tied to another influencer or a twist inside the format rather than a straightforward studio host.
That dual setup – a familiar, witty face guiding viewers and an in‑game authority figure – fits the tone of a series built on strategy, power shifts, and a touch of chaos.
About The 50
The 50 is pitched as a high‑stakes Indian reality show where fifty contestants from TV, films, and the influencer world battle through strategy, survival tasks, and social mind games inside a grand, almost theatrical setup.
Produced under the Banijay banner, it borrows that global “social experiment” style but filters it through Indian pop‑culture sensibilities: big personalities, larger‑than‑life promos, and plenty of camera‑ready drama.
Early coverage suggests viewers will not just watch passively; fans can support their favourite contestants and even share a slice of prize money if their chosen player wins, which adds a slightly interactive, fantasy league flavour to the whole thing.
If the casting mix of television veterans, digital stars like Faisu, and potentially familiar faces such as Shiny Doshi or Monalisa does come together, The 50 may end up feeling less like just another show, and more like a messy, very online group chat turned into reality TV – for better or worse.
Disclaimer
Details about The 50 reality show India contestants list, release date, format, and host are based on currently available public reports and may change as makers reveal more updates. Viewers should cross-check final line-ups, timings, and streaming information with official channel or platform announcements before relying on them.
