The 50 grand finale buzz grows as Shiv Thakare trends online after viral tweet claims he has lifted the trophy
New Delhi: Shiv Thakare has reportedly won the reality show The 50, and the news has created massive excitement online. Even before the grand finale episode airs, social media is already celebrating him as the winner. The buzz started after a viral tweet claimed that Shiv has lifted the trophy. However, the makers have not yet officially confirmed the result.
Bigg Boss Tak Tweet Sparks Celebration
The excitement increased after the popular X (formerly Twitter) handle Bigg Boss Tak shared a post announcing Shiv as the winner. The tweet read:
“🚨 BREAKING! Shiv Thakare becomes the WINNER of India’s biggest reality show #The50
Congratulations!! 🎉🎊”
The tweet spread quickly across social media, and fans began celebrating his victory. Many supporters congratulated him, while others waited for official confirmation from the channel.
The grand finale episode of The 50 is set to air on March 22. Reports say the finale was shot on February 19, 2026. But until the episode is telecast, the result remains unofficial.
About The Show ‘The 50’
The 50 started on February 1, 2026, on Colors TV and JioHotstar. The show features 50 contestants who live together and compete in challenging tasks. The format mixes strategy, physical strength, mental challenges, alliances and eliminations.
Because of its large number of contestants and unpredictable twists, the show quickly became one of the most talked-about reality shows of the year.
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Shiv Thakare’s Journey In The 50
Shiv entered The 50 as one of the strongest and most experienced reality TV contestants. Throughout the season, he reportedly performed consistently well in tasks and maintained smart strategies inside the competition.
Reports from the finale shoot suggest that the final challenge included a time-based puzzle task. Shiv reportedly completed it faster than the other finalists, which gave him the winning advantage.
The reported Top 4 finalists were Shiv Thakare, Mr Faisu (Faisal Shaikh), Immortal Kaka and Krishna Shroff. The competition remained tough until the very end.
Shiv’s calm thinking, smart alliances and balanced emotional approach reportedly helped him reach the top. His journey in The 50 further strengthened his reputation as a strong and dependable reality show performer.
From Bigg Boss To The 50
Shiv Thakare already has a strong background in reality television. He first became popular after winning Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2. Later, he finished as the first runner-up in Bigg Boss 16, where he gained nationwide fame.
He also appeared in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, where he performed daring stunts, and participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11, showing his dancing skills.
His experience in different formats helped him adjust easily to the competitive environment of The 50, where both strategy and performance mattered.
Mixed Reactions On Social Media
While many fans are celebrating Shiv’s reported win, some viewers have shown disappointment and supported other finalists, especially Mr Faisu. Social media has been full of debates ever since the winner reports surfaced.
One user wrote, “Khairati winner, he did not really contribute much to the show. He won only because he is from Mumbai and has good connections with the makers.”
Another user supported him and wrote, “Shiv Thakare deserving winner… watched him in BB16, they robbed him in that season.”
A third fan celebrated his victory by posting, “Congratulations #ShivThakare for winning #The50 ❤️.”
There is also discussion that the makers may have filmed multiple winning moments to avoid spoilers before the telecast, which is common in big reality shows.
Official Announcement Still Awaited
Even though the Bigg Boss Tak tweet and several media reports claim Shiv’s victory, the channel has not officially announced the winner yet. Viewers will have to wait for the March 22 grand finale telecast to know the confirmed result.
Until then, Shiv Thakare’s reported win remains the biggest talking point in the world of reality television.
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