The 50 winner and prize money: The first season of The 50 has finally crowned its champion. After weeks of intense tasks, shifting alliances and dramatic eliminations, reality star Shiv Thakare emerged victorious in the grand finale. He defeated strong contenders, including Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu, Krishna Shroff and rapper Kaka.
The finale episode opened on a celebratory note as previously evicted contestants made a dramatic return to the palace, walking in to the energetic title track of Dhurandhar. The stage then shifted to performances that set the tone for the night. Archana Gautam and Faisal Shaikh delivered a lively dance act, while Dino entertained viewers with a musical performance.
The 50 grand finale highlights
Soon after, the show’s host, referred to as The Lion, introduced the first major challenge of the evening. The task was designed to determine the Top 4 finalists. Contestants had their hands tied behind their backs and were asked to eliminate one competitor from the Top 5 collectively. Shiv Thakare, Krishna Shroff and Kaka chose Rajat Dalal.
The round required contestants to collect gold stones from a box and drop them into Rajat’s basket. After an intense struggle, Rajat lost the task, confirming the Top 4 finalists and pushing the fan prize pot to Rs 50 lakh.
The final showdown followed a Roadies-style multi-stage challenge. Contestants had to retrieve keys across four different obstacles. In the first stage, they aimed at a target while hanging from a harness. The second stage demanded physical strength, as participants smashed through walls to locate the next key. The third stage tested patience and strategy with a rope untangling challenge. Finally, the contestants faced a puzzle-solving round that determined the ultimate winner.
Shiv Thakre emerges as the winner
Shiv Thakare completed the course in the fastest time, securing the trophy and becoming the first-ever winner of The 50. Faisal Shaikh finished as runner-up. His win also proved emotional for Prince Narula, who had earlier given up his own ticket to the finale to support him.
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Shiv Thakare wins The 50
Shiv Thakare crowned winner of The 50
Shiv Thakare crowned champion of The 50; farmer fan wins Rs 50 lakh prize
Shiv Thakare crowned champion of The 50; farmer fan wins Rs 50 lakh prize
Apart from the trophy, the victory carried another surprise. A lucky fan supporting Shiv throughout the season also won Rs 50 lakh. The winner, Sitaram Prahlad Aghav, shared his excitement, saying, “My family and I do farming. I was very happy, but was also afraid that maybe it’s a fraud. I followed you because I have watched your previous shows. I dreamt of getting my parents a car and house, so I will now be able to give them that.”