The recently premiered reality television program The 50 has quickly captured audience attention with its entertaining and dynamic episodes. However, the show now finds itself embroiled in significant controversy following the circulation of a disturbing new clip on various social media platforms.
Physical Altercation Goes Viral on Social Media
A video segment from the show, featuring contestants Digvijay Singh Rathee and Rajat Dalal engaged in a physical confrontation, has been widely shared online. The clip clearly shows Rajat Dalal striking Digvijay Singh Rathee, sparking immediate concern and debate among viewers and fans of the program.
Karan Patel Issues Ultimatum and Threatens to Quit
In a separate but related development, fellow contestant Karan Patel has publicly declared his intention to leave the show. In a now-viral video statement, Patel expressed his extreme frustration and set clear conditions for his continued participation.
He stated emphatically, "I'm quitting the show right now if this is acceptable. No boss, no more physical activities for me, and this will be my last activity. If you're going to let this go, I'm not going to perform any more activities. No boss, I didn't sign up for this sh*t, boss. I can't do this if you're going to let this go."
This strong declaration indicates a potential major cast shake-up for The 50, as Patel appears ready to walk away entirely unless production addresses his concerns regarding the show's environment and tasks.
Kashish Kapoor Condemns On-Screen Violence
Contestant Kashish Kapoor has also reacted strongly to the incident involving Rathee and Dalal. In a detailed critique, she called out Rajat Dalal directly and questioned the portrayal of violence for entertainment purposes.
Kapoor remarked, "Abhi episode release nahi hua hai, but definitely jitna trailer se bhi dikha, kahin pe bhi violence ko example ke taur par use kiya jaana absolutely wrong hai. First of all toh yeh illegal hai. Aur mujhe yeh samajh nahi aata ki kuch illegal karne pe ek baar bhi sochta nahi hai, chijhak bhi nahi hai, itni aasaani se kisi pe haath utha rahe ho, woh bhi on TV. And particularly, yeh cheez teesri baar ho rahi hai."
Kapoor Places Responsibility on Audience and Channels
Kapoor further elaborated on her perspective, shifting focus to viewer behavior and network accountability. She attributed the perpetuation of such content to audience demand and channel strategies focused on ratings.
She shared, "Yeh janta ki problem hai, this is the audience's fault. Kyunki audience ko na kalesh chahiye, unko bada maza aata hai bolne mein. Phir woh humanity angle ya emotions nahi dekhte. Woh yeh nahi dekh rahe ki unke entertainment ya drama ke liye kisi aur ko kya jhelna padta hai."
Kapoor challenged viewers to take genuine action, stating, "Abhi kuch log is cheez ko criticize karenge, but if they genuinely feel ki jo hua hai galat hua hai, then they should stop promoting and actually stop engaging with this. But audience peeche nahi hategi, toh koi bhi channel apna TRP kyun khoyega? Channel ko pata hai audience dekhegi, 100 percent, 100 percent. Toh phir logon ko bolna chahiye. People should speak up."
The controversy surrounding The 50 highlights ongoing debates about ethics in reality television, the responsibilities of broadcasters, and the role of the audience in shaping content. With a physical fight clip viral, a key contestant threatening to quit, and internal criticism from participants like Kashish Kapoor, the show's producers now face mounting pressure to address these serious issues publicly.
