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‘The 50’ Sets Feb. 1 Debut as Reports Dispute Farah Khan’s Role and Tease Early Exit

Production has begun in Dubai, with unconfirmed on‑set leaks fueling interest ahead of the show’s fan‑powered premiere.

Overview

  • The series premieres on February 1, streaming on JioHotstar at 9:00 pm IST and airing on Colors TV at 10:30 pm IST.
  • Banijay Asia’s adaptation of Les Cinquante brings 50 celebrities into a palace‑style arena for strategy‑driven tasks and eliminations across roughly 50 episodes.
  • JioHotstar’s Alok Jain says viewers can back contestants through the platform and share in prize money, confirming the show’s fan‑centric mechanic.
  • The hosting arrangement is uncertain after reports citing Vickey Lalwani said Farah Khan shot promos but is not anchoring, with no official confirmation from the makers.
  • On‑set reports—not officially confirmed—flag a Dubai shoot, ten initial team captains (including Prince Narula, Karan Patel, Nikki Tamboli and others), Himesh Reshammiya as a day‑one guest, and a rumored first‑day exit for Lovekesh Kataria.