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Excitement is building for the debut of the new reality series The 50,, set to launch on February 1, 2026. The program has already sparked considerable
interest prior to its airing, with conversations about its contestant roster gaining traction. Sources indicate that Bigg Boss 18 star Chaahat Pandey is expected to join the cast. In a special interview with Zoom/Telly Talk, the actress revealed a significant update. Want to find out more? Keep reading.
Chaahat Pandey in Farah Khan’s The 50? Here’s What the Bigg Boss 18 Star Has to Share
When Telly Talk inquired if Chaahat Pandey would be part of the show, she replied, “Please hold on a bit longer. I will definitely make an announcement. I don’t want to spoil the surprise.” When asked if Digvijay Singh, her Bigg Boss co-contestant, would also be involved in The 50, she said, “Yes, he will be involved, but he hasn’t confirmed it publicly yet, so I can’t say much more. I just want everyone to keep the excitement alive. Who knows, you might see us together on a show.”
Discussing The 50, which features 50 contestants—unlike Bigg Boss Hindi, which had 18 participants—Chaahat mentioned, “I gained a lot of insights from the individuals on Bigg Boss, and I hope everything unfolds positively in The 50. Fans want me to stand up and express myself, so if I confirm my involvement, I aim to present a new side of myself in a constructive manner.”
About The 50
Promoted as a daring shift from traditional reality TV, The 50 assembles fifty celebrities under one roof for around 50 episodes, fostering fierce competition and relentless pressure. Farah Khan’s role as host has heightened anticipation for the project. Renowned for her participation in various reality formats, her involvement lends credibility. With a varied cast of celebrities and an innovative format, The 50 is already being hailed as a potential transformative force in Indian television.
In a previous statement, Farah Khan remarked, “Reality shows in India have adhered to a specific formula for years, and at last, The 50 is here to disrupt that. The scale is enormous, the number of participants is unprecedented, and the ongoing pressure allows no space for comfort. That’s precisely what makes it thrilling—it’s intense, unpredictable, and a wild journey from beginning to end. There’s no such thing as a comfort zone here. Having observed and judged nearly every type of reality format, I truly believe The 50 will alter the audience's perception of reality television.”
Farah Khan’s role as host has already sparked significant excitement, and with a diverse array of contestants, The 50 is poised to become one of the most discussed and potentially largest reality shows of the year.
