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The 50: Prince Narula faces extreme criticism for his comments on social media influencers; netizens call him ‘jealous’

Currently, within the palace, the discussion has intensified following Prince Narula's provocative comment aimed at influencers. Prince's remarks were aimed at Team 07, comprising Mr. Faisu, Adnaan Shaikh, and content creator Faiz Baloch.

February 05, 2026 / 11:55 IST
Prince Narula faces extreme criticism
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  • The 50 reality show sparks drama and controversy within days of its premiere
  • Prince Narula faces backlash for criticizing influencers on the show
  • Social media users condemn Prince's remarks, calling them jealous and unfair

The Indian version of the French reality series Les Cinquante, The 50, has only just launched, yet it has quickly turned into one of the most discussed reality shows on the internet. The 50 premiered on Sunday, February 1, and in only three days, the series has sparked significant excitement due to its intense drama and escalating controversies.

Even prior to its debut, The 50 had generated discussions regarding the divide between celebrities and influencers among the participants. Currently, within the palace, the discussion has intensified following Prince Narula's provocative comment aimed at influencers.

Prince's remarks were aimed at Team 07, comprising Mr. Faisu, Adnaan Shaikh, and content creator Faiz Baloch. Karan Patel, Ridhi Dogra, and Yuvika Choudhary were conversing when Prince commented, "Jab se inka industry mein aana hua hai na, tab se industry khatam ho chuki hai (Ever since they have entered the industry, it has witnessed a demotion and decline)," directly critiquing influencers joining mainstream entertainment. Both Karan Patel and Ridhi Dogra supported his statement during the discussion.

Prince added, "12 second se zyada ye acting nahi kar sakte. Camera ke samne laao toh kah nahi sakte. (They cannot act for more than 12 seconds and cannot even stand in front of the camera.) "Supporting his viewpoint, Ridhi Dogra emphasized that the primary quality she believed influencers were missing was "ethics," deepening the debate over the statements.

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Since the episode was broadcast, Prince Narula has been experiencing significant criticism from online viewers, as fans condemn his comments and allege that he is unjustly attacking influencers. Social media sites have been inundated with backlash. A user shared a video of ex-Bigg Boss contestant Manu Punjabi and labeled Prince as 'jealous.' The user tweeted, "Absolutely, Manu, that discussion of Ridhi, Karan, and Prince, along with Prince's statement about SM influencers, is nonsense and pure jealousy, nothing more. (sic)"

Also Read: ‘The 50:’ Vanshaj Singh calls out Prince Narula and Karan Patel as ‘clowns’, leaks team chat

With fierce competitions and tactical partnerships to passionate disputes and escalating conflict among players, The 50 has quickly immersed audiences in its tumultuous environment. The intense format and conflicting personalities have ensured that the drama level remains elevated, turning each episode into a topic of discussion on social media. Compounding the situation, reality show veteran Prince Narula has become the focal point of an online controversy.

Shachi Tapiawala
first published: Feb 5, 2026 11:54 am

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