‘Everyone Will Think...’: Faisal Shaikh On Doing The 50 With Friends Adnaan And Faiz

Indian television’s most popular names enter The 50, a new reality show, and among them are social media influencer Faisal Shaikh, aka Mr Faisu, along with his friends Adnaan Shaikh and Faiz Baloch. While having your close friends by your side in a show where you will not have any connection with the outside world can be a major advantage, it can also cause problems between the three. Speaking about being on such a show with two of his closest friends, Faisal Shaikh, aka Mr Faisu, shared its advantages and disadvantages.

Speaking to Screen, Mr Faisu shared, “Having your friends in the game has its advantages and disadvantages. Having my brothers when I break down will be an advantage; they will stand by me when needed. In every show, I have an emotional

breakdown, so them being around is great. But yes, it will also be a disadvantage when it comes to nominations; everyone will think I have come with my group, so I am playing it safe.”

“My fitness will also be an advantage in the game; physical activities will be a plus point for me. I haven’t played any mind games yet. I am cunning in real life, so I might show that on the show. I don’t like it when someone keeps poking me or even comes at me; I cannot stand it, so it can be a disadvantage. In a captive reality show, people do anything when they get frustrated. I don’t know what I will do,” he continued.

About The 50

The 50, India’s newest high-voltage reality show, is set to debut on February 1, 2026, and has already generated immense buzz thanks to its ambitious format and star-studded lineup. Produced by Banijay Asia and streaming on JioHotstar, while also airing on Colors TV, the show promises to bring together 50 well-known personalities from television, film, and the digital world in a competitive environment that blends strategy, survival, and social gameplay.

The show is expected to run for approximately 50 days, with eliminations and twists keeping the competition intense. The show boasts a massive, attention-grabbing lineup that has already got fans talking. Contestants set to grace The 50 include popular names like Karan Patel, Divya Agarwal, Prince Narula, Urvashi Dholakia, Nikki Tamboli, Faisal Shaikh aka Faisu, Krishna Shroff, Shiv Thakare, Archana Gautam, and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Neelam Giri, among many others.