The 50 is a high-stakes Indian reality competition series that is set to premiere tomorrow, February 1, 2026. Based on the French format Les Cinquante, it is being promoted as India’s first “Squid Game-style” reality show, featuring 50 celebrities locked in a massive palace called the “Mahal.
The 50 Tv Shows Overviews
| Field | Details |
| Series Name | The 50 |
| Host | Farah Khan (Confirmed for promotions/hosting) |
| Game Master | The Lion (A mysterious masked figure) |
| Director/Producer | Produced by Banijay Asia (Deepak Dhar) |
| Release Date | February 1, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | JioHotstar (Streaming from 9:00 PM) |
| Television Channel | Colors TV (Airing at 10:30 PM) |
| Running Time | ~60 minutes per episode |
| Total Episodes | ~50 Episodes (Daily format) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Location | A 10,000 sq. ft. Palace set in Madh Island, Mumbai |
The 50 Tv Shows OTT Release Date
| Release Date | February 1, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | JioHotstar (Streaming from 9:00 PM) |
| Television Channel | Colors TV (Airing at 10:30 PM) |
The 50 Tv Shows Storyline
The “No Rules” Format: Unlike Bigg Boss, the rules in The 50 are dictated entirely by “The Lion.” He can change the game mid-task, and his word is final. He is supported by a silent “Lion’s Army” dressed in animal masks (foxes, rabbits, dogs).
The Mahal (Palace): The contestants live in a luxury palace with six bedrooms but no kitchen. Food is provided, as the show focuses entirely on strategy and survival rather than domestic chores.
The Danger Zone: Players who lose tasks are sent to the “Danger Zone,” where their fate is often decided by the winning players, leading to intense politics and backstabbing.
Prize Money: The winner will take home ₹50 Lakh, but there is a unique twist—fans can also win a share of the prize money by predicting the winner through the JioHotstar app.
Notable Contestants
The show features a massive ensemble of 50 stars from TV, social media, and sports:
TV Stars: Karan Patel, Ridhima Pandit, Shiny Doshi, Urvashi Dholakia.
Reality Veterans: Prince Narula, Yuvika Chaudhary, Shiv Thakare, Divya Agarwal, Archana Gautam.
Influencers: Mr. Faisu (Faisal Shaikh), Rajat Dalal, Digvijay Singh Rathee, Elvish Yadav, Orry.
Others: Krishna Shroff, Dino James, and Natalia Janoszek.
Early “Review” & Buzz
Aggressive Promos: Recent teasers have already gone viral, showing physical altercations between Rajat Dalal and Digvijay Singh Rathee, as well as a verbal spat between Karan Patel and Sidharth Bhardwaj.
Visual Grandeur: Critics are comparing the task arenas to Squid Game and Alice in Borderland, praising the high production value of the sets at Madh Island.
The Farah Khan Twist: While Farah Khan has been the face of the promos, recent reports suggest she might not be a “traditional” host, with The Lion serving as the primary authority figure.
