Popular reality show star Shiv Thakare has geared up for his next big journey. Ahead of the commencement of the upcoming reality show The 50, Shiv visited Mumbai’s famous Siddhivinayak Temple to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings. The actor shared a heartfelt video from the temple on Instagram, where he appeared calm and focused before the new challenge.
Shiv carried the official invitation card of The 50 along with him while offering prayers. He captioned the post, “The Journey begins with Bappa’s Blessings! 🙏🏼✨”. Fans quickly flooded the comment section with love and best wishes, expressing excitement to watch him on screen again.
Shiv Thakare Set to Enter The 50 on Colors and JioHotstar
The 50 will premiere from 1st February on Colors TV and JioHotstar. The show marks the Indian adaptation of the popular French reality series Les Cinquante. As the title suggests, the show will feature 50 contestants from the television and digital entertainment industry.
Unlike routine reality shows, The 50 will focus on survival, strategy, mind games, and unexpected twists. Shiv’s loyal fan base eagerly waits to see how he navigates this intense format, given his strong track record in competitive shows.
Shiv Thakare’s Viral ‘Finally’ Post Leaves Fans Confused
Recently, Shiv grabbed massive attention online after he posted a picture dressed as a Marathi groom, with a bride standing beside him facing away from the camera. He captioned the image with just one word — “finally.” The post instantly went viral, and congratulatory messages poured in as fans assumed Shiv had tied the knot.
However, Shiv later cleared the confusion with another post, revealing that the image came from his first shoot of the year 2026. Fans and friends burst into laughter after the clarification, appreciating Shiv’s playful side.
From Roadies to Bigg Boss: Shiv Thakare’s Inspiring Journey
Shiv Thakare began his reality show journey with MTV Roadies 15 in 2017. He later won hearts with his performances in Bigg Boss Marathi, Bigg Boss 16, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and more. His consistent growth made him one of the most loved reality show personalities.
Confirmed contestants of The 50 include Karan Patel, Divya Agarwal, Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu, Vikrant Singh Rajpoot, Monalisa, Shiny Doshi, Dushyant Kukreja, and others. Fans now eagerly await Shiv’s next winning move.
