The 50: Neelam Giri shares her excitement on participating in the show, says 'I'm ready for the challenge'

22 January,2026 03:49 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  mid-day online correspondent

Neelam Giri has joined reality show The 50, adding star power to its lineup. Known for her Bhojpuri films and beloved stint on Bigg Boss 19, she is excited to return to an unscripted format driven by strategy, emotion, and competition

Neelam Giri


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The 50 continues to strengthen its contestant lineup with the addition of Neelam Giri, a popular face known for her strong connect with audiences and her authentic on screen presence. A well established name in the Bhojpuri film industry, Neelam won hearts last year during her stint on Bigg Boss 19, where she emerged as one of the most loved contestants. Her journey inside the Bigg Boss house revealed her true, unfiltered personality from emotional honesty to her caring nature, often seen cooking meals for fellow housemates, moments that struck a deep chord with viewers.

Neelam Giri has been a renowned name in Bhojpuri Industry

While Neelam Giri has built her career with impactful performances in popular Bhojpuri films such as Babul (2021), Ijjat Ghar (2022), Tun Tun (2022), and Kalakand (2022), The 50 offers her a new space one that moves beyond familiar roles and places her in a completely unscripted environment. Widely recognised for gaining nationwide attention as a contestant on Bigg Boss 19 (2025), Neelam now steps into a format driven by instinct, strategy, and emotional awareness.

Neelam Giri on joining The 50

Sharing her thoughts on joining the show, Neelam Giri said, "I'm really happy to be back with JioHotstar and Colors after Bigg Boss 19, but this time on a completely new reality show, The 50. I had a great journey inside the Bigg Boss house, and I'm excited to start something new. The audience showed me a lot of love, especially for moments like the ‘seedha jaake left le aur chai banna' , and I hope to create many more memorable moments here. I'm ready for the challenge, excited for the competition, and will give it my best on The 50."

Earlier, Neelam had exclusively shared with mid-day, her journey with Bigg Boss 19, "I've spent so much time with them that I was refusing to go to my own house. It was such a big deal for me. I realised that I've earned so much respect and fame here, and that's a big thing. But at the end of the day, it's a part of the game."

With Neelam Giri joining the lineup, The 50 continues to build anticipation ahead of its Indian debut. The globally successful Banijay owned format promises a compelling mix of strong personalities, strategic gameplay, and emotional dynamics, as contestants navigate an intense, unscripted social experiment.

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