Shiv Thackeray becomes the king of ’50 Ka Finale’: Trophy + 50 lakhs, net worth will also surprise you

Reality star Shiv Thackeray was declared the winner of the grand finale of the first season of *The 50* which aired on March 22, 2026. He lifted the trophy after a thrilling battle with finalists Faisal Shaikh (Mr Faisu, Runner-up), Rajat Dalal (3rd place), Immortal Kaka (4th place) and Krishna Shroff.

The show had a twist in which the prize of ₹50 lakh went to Shiv’s biggest registered fan, Sitaram Pralhad Aghav, who was declared the number 1 supporter. In a crucial moment of the semi-final, Prince Narula won the ‘Ticket to Finale’ but he generously gave it to Shiva. This led to Shiva’s entry in the finale and he received a lot of praise from all quarters (although some fans called it scripted).

50 contestants took part in *The 50* which started on Colors TV/JioHotstar on February 1, 2026. These contestants took part in challenges involving strategy and gaming, and after 26 intense days, the top 12 contestants from the world of TV, sports and digital were selected.

Shiva’s journey is inspiring: Coming from an ordinary family in Amravati, Maharashtra, Shiva faced many financial difficulties. He earned between ₹10,000 and ₹22,000 by dancing at weddings, and later ran his own dance studio. Because of his honesty, he got recognition from MTV Roadies Rising (2017). His biggest win was in Bigg Boss Marathi 2 (2019), after which he also participated in Bigg Boss 16, Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11. These shows made him a big name in the world of reality TV.

His net worth is estimated (according to News 24 and other similar reports) to be between ₹6 crore to ₹12 crore. They earn this money from fees received from shows, endorsements and other businesses. This win marks another milestone in his inspirational story of ‘from poverty to riches’, inspiring his fans to move forward with dedication and humility.