FILMMAKER, choreographer, and producer
Farah Khan has
expressed excitement over
the upcoming reality show
The 50, calling it a gamechanger for Indian reality television.
Speaking about the show,
Khan said in a statement,
"Reality shows in India
have followed a certain pattern for years,
and finally The 50 is
coming in to shake that
up.
The scale is massive, the
number of people is unprecedented, and the constant pressure leaves no room for comfort.
That's exactly what makes it
exciting--it's intense, unpredictable, and
a wild ride from start to finish. Comfort
zone jaisi cheez yahaan exist hi nahi karti.
Having seen and judged almost every
kind of reality format, I genuinely believe
The 50 will change the way audiences
look at reality television."
The makers unveiled The 50
through a promo,
which opens with
Farah Khan
pointing at a
towering
advertisement that reads, "Badalne waali hai reality shows ki reality."
In the clip, she humorously questions
why she hasn't been called for what is
being touted as India's biggest reality
show.
What follows is a sharp and playful exchange, setting the tone for the
show's ambitious format and disruptive spirit.
In the promo, Farah Khan is
seen at the centre of the
intrigue as she reacts to The
50 and its host, The Lion,
in her trademark unfiltered style.
Produced by
Banijay Asia, the
show is a successful global
reality franchise that has come to India after making waves internationally.
Talking about Farah Khan, she is a
prominent name in Indian cinema, a
renowned filmmaker, choreographer and
television personality known for her wideranging contribution to the entertainment
industry. She has choreographed over
100 songs across more
than 80 films and has won
the National
Film Award
for Best
Choreography,
along with seven Filmfare
Awards.
Farah has also
worked on international and
regional projects,
including Monsoon
Wedding, Bombay
Dreams,Vanity Fair,
Perhaps Love and
Kung Fu Yoga. As a director, she made a successful
debut with Main Hoon Na,
followed by Om Shanti
Om, both of which earned
her Filmfare nominations
for Best Director. She later directed Tees Maar
Khan and blockbuster
Happy New Year.
Farah has also been a familiar face on
television, hosting and judging several
popular reality shows, including Indian
Idol, Dance India Dance Li'l Masters and
Just Dance, cementing her position as one
of the most influential figures in Indian
entertainment.
She recently paid a visit to the house of
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road
Transport & Highways.
The two spoke about
Nitin’s achievement with regards to his
YouTube channel with Farah saying that
she has already got the silver play button
from YouTube, and is looking forward to
lay her hands on the gold play button like
the politician.
The 50 premieres on February 1,
streaming on JioHotstar and Colors.