The 50: Adnaan Shaikh talks about his career setback post TikTok ban, says 'Everyone cornered us'

Adnaan Shaikh

The 50 Update: In the most recent episode of The 50, viewers were able to witness another aspect of social media reality TV personality Adnaan Shaikh. Known inside the house for his confidence and street-smart gameplay, Adnaan got emotional while talking about one of the toughest phases of his life the TikTok ban in India.

Currently seen as one of the strongest contestants on the Colors TV and Jio Hotstar reality show, Adnaan has been steadily building a connection with the audience. But this time, it wasn't about strategy or tasks. It was personal.

Adnaan Shaikh on TikTok ban

Adnaan and his best friend Faisal Shaikh (Mr. Faisu) opened up to other contestants about their journeys from internet fame to uncertainty. Many content creators abruptly lost their main source of entertainment when TikTok was banned in 2020. For Team 07, losing their identity was just as much of a concern as losing supporters.

Adnaan didn't hold back while recalling that period. He said, "Hum logon ko sab logon ne corner bhi kiya tha. Aisa bhi nahi hai ki support direct mila. Itna emotionally toot gaye the na hum log. Hum logon ko laga...wo sab jo cheezein hui thi ki (hamara) career khatam."

The words didn't sound rehearsed. They came out raw. You could see that the pain was still fresh somewhere inside him. He admitted that they felt isolated. There wasn't instant backing. There was doubt, and most of all, there was the feeling that everything they had built could disappear in seconds. However, he worked very hard and made a name for himself and is counted among the most-loved social media influencers in India.

On work front for Adnaan Shaikh

Besides entertaining fans on social media, he also appeared in reality shows like MTV Ace of Space and Bigg Boss OTT, proving that he wasn't going to give up easily. On The 50, people are not just seeing a competitor. They are seeing someone who has faced a public fall and quietly fought his way back. And maybe that's why his story is hitting differently.

Adnaan had earlier opened up about the pressure of standing out in the show amid 49 other contestants. Shared that he takes it as a positive challenge to overcome.