A promo from The 50 sparked outrage after contestant Rajat Dalal slapped Digvijay Rathee during a task. Viewers and reality TV figures condemned the violence, demanding accountability and questioning why such behaviour is allowed on reality shows
Digvijay Rathee and Rajat Dalal
A viral promo from the reality show The 50 has sparked massive outrage online after contestant Rajat Dalal was seen slapping fellow participant Digvijay Rathee during a heated task. The clip, released ahead of the show’s premiere, shows a verbal argument quickly escalating into physical violence, leaving viewers shocked and angry.
Rajat Dalal slaps Digvijay Rathee
The confrontation reportedly began when Digvijay called out Rajat for his selective outrage during an earlier altercation. In the promo, Digvijay is heard saying, “Kal jab baaki log gaali de rahe the, tab tera muh khula nahi,” questioning why Rajat stayed silent when others were using abusive language. The remark appeared to trigger Rajat, who reacted aggressively by slapping Digvijay, grabbing him by the neck and pushing him back, as other contestants rushed in to intervene.
Netizens call Rajat Dalal a 'gunda'
The incident did not sit well with viewers, who took to social media to condemn Rajat’s actions. One user wrote, “This is disgusting. Violence should never be promoted on reality TV.” Another commented, “He could have seriously hurt him. Throw him out of the show.” Several users branded Rajat a “gunda,” with one remarking, “Once a gunda, always a gunda, this behaviour says it all.”
The controversy also drew reactions from within the reality TV fraternity. Former Splitsvilla contestant Harsh Arora, who has previously shared the screen with Digvijay, spoke out against the incident, stating, “Violence is not entertainment, and silence only normalises it.” He further added, “Real strength is self-control, not aggression. Reality shows should not glorify physical attacks.”
As the clip continues to circulate, many viewers are questioning how such scenes are allowed to air without immediate consequences. The incident has reignited a larger debate around safety, accountability and boundaries in reality television, with audiences demanding stricter action against contestants who resort to violence.
With The 50 set to unfold further, all eyes are now on the show’s makers to see how they address the incident and whether Rajat Dalal will face any repercussions for his actions. It will be interesting to see what next would happen in the house.
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