The 50 is a new concept reality format currently streaming on JioHotstar at 9 PM and airing on Colors TV at 10:30 PM. While most reality shows revolve around celebrities competing to win prize money for themselves, The 50 flips the script in a way that feels both refreshing and emotionally engaging. Here’s what makes the show so special and why it continues to make headlines.
Instead of the Player, the Fan Wins
Unlike traditional reality formats where celebrities compete for personal gain, The 50 introduces a unique twist: the prize money is for the fans. Contestants take on intense and often demanding tasks to build a collective money pot. Every time a celebrity (or team) wins a challenge, a certain amount is added to the prize fund. In the end, one lucky fan stands a chance to win up to ₹50 lakh simply by supporting their favourite contestant and staying engaged with the show.It’s a format that strengthens the bond between celebrities and their fans, making the audience an active stakeholder in the game.
A Mysterious Host
Most reality shows are anchored by a well known face, usually an A list celebrity. The 50, however, takes a bold creative route.The host remains hidden behind a lion mask, adding intrigue and drama to the format. As the commanding presence of the palace, the Lion announces tasks, delivers verdicts, and even orders exits. Nothing escapes his watchful eye . Every move inside the palace is monitored to maintain the integrity and decorum of the game. The mystery surrounding the host adds an extra layer of suspense that keeps viewers hooked.
Dare No Dare Game
Inside the Lion’s palace, contestants participate in three core game formats one of them being the Dare No Dare challenge.In this segment, a “Fox” enters the palace and selects a contestant to step forward for a daring task. Recently, Manisha Rani took on the Ice Bath Dare, testing both her mental and physical endurance.If the contestant successfully completes the dare, they not only earn a strategic advantage in the game but also add a significant amount to the money pot. The stakes are high and so is the drama.
Arena Game
The Arena Game is another central format within the palace. Contestants are divided into teams with limited spots available. Anyone who fails to secure a place in a team automatically lands in the danger zone.One recent Arena challenge was inspired by a jungle snake, demanding agility, strategy, and teamwork. The competitive energy, coupled with the risk of elimination, makes this segment one of the most intense parts of the show.
Lion’s Crazy Game
Similar in scale and excitement to the Arena format, the Lion’s Crazy Game is designed to push contestants to their limits.Through these challenges, celebrities once again compete to increase the money pot for their fans. Viewers especially enjoy this segment because it showcases their favourite stars battling it out not for personal glory, but for the people cheering them on from home.
With its fan first concept, masked host, and layered game formats, The 50 successfully reinvents the traditional reality show template making it thrilling, unpredictable, and emotionally rewarding every single time.
Catch new episodes of The 50 daily on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM and on COLORS at 10:30 PM.