Mohit Singh
Mumbai: The 50 Reality Show first-runner-up and social media megastar Mr. Faisu (Faisal Shaikh) has responded publicly to a remark Prince Narula made inside the palace that targeted social media influencers saying in a paparazzi interaction: “Unki journey bahut alag thi, meri journey bahut alag hai, lekin hum dono ek hi show par dikhe” (Their journey was very different, and my journey is very different, but we still ended up on the same show).
The response, delivered in a measured tone outside a Mumbai location and first reported by Times of India and News18 on February 21, 2026, has since gone viral across social media platforms, with fans praising Faisu for addressing the matter without aggression while still making his point clearly. Know who this targets: Prince Narula’s original comment on The 50 Reality Show specifically named Team 07 comprising Faisu, Adnaan Shaikh, and Faiz Baloch as the group he believed had caused a decline in the entertainment industry since their entry into mainstream media.
What Prince Said Inside the Palace
Prince Narula made his original remark in a conversation with Karan Patel, Ridhi Dogra, and Yuvika Chaudhary inside the palace, stating: “Jab se inka industry mein aana hua hai na, tab se industry khatam ho chuki hai” “Ever since they entered the industry, the industry has witnessed a demotion and decline”. Both Karan Patel and Ridhi Dogra vocally supported his statement during that conversation, which was recorded and later broadcast. Prince followed up this remark with a specific reference to short-form content creators, saying: “Inki value aise badha di jaise pata nahi yeh kya hain” and “12 seconds se upar acting nahi kar sakte” implying that influencers’ perceived value far exceeds their actual talent.
The 12-Second Reel Remark
Prince Narula’s “12 seconds se upar acting nahi kar sakte” line became the most quoted and debated part of his statement across social media from the moment it aired. The remark drew an immediate wave of criticism from digital creators and fans of influencer-origin contestants, with many labelling it as an expression of jealousy rather than industry commentary. A Moneycontrol report from February 4, 2026, confirmed that Prince faced “extreme criticism” for the comments, with netizens pointing out the irony of a reality television contestant criticising others for gaining prominence through short-form media.
Faisu’s Full Response: Line by Line
Mr. Faisu’s post-show paparazzi response covered several distinct points and addressed Prince’s comments without directly naming him as an adversary:
- “Unki journey bahut alag thi, meri journey bahut alag hai, lekin hum dono ek hi show par dikhe” — Both journeys are different, yet both appeared on the same show
- “Mujhe aisa lagta hai ki aap kisi ko chhota ya bada mat samjho, aur na hi kisi ke kaam ko chhota ya bada samjho” — No one should consider anyone or anyone’s work as lesser or greater
- “Aapko nahi pata ki life mein aage chal kar kya ups and downs aayenge” — You never know what life’s future ups and downs will bring
- “Dekho, Prince bhai ne jo bhi bola, itna bolne ke baad bhi hum ek hi show mein aaye na” — See, despite everything Prince bhai said, we still appeared on the same show
The 50 Reality Show: Why the Clash Mattered
On The 50 Reality Show, the conflict between Prince Narula’s alliance and Team 07 was not limited to verbal disagreements — it escalated into a direct physical confrontation during Episode 10, broadcast on February 10, 2026, which multiple YouTube recaps described as the “biggest clash” of the season. Prince’s strategy throughout the competition centred on forming alliances with traditional television personalities — including Shiv Thakare, Ridhi Dogra, and Karan Patel — while maintaining a competitive distance from the influencer-origin contestants in the opposing group. This factional split between the television veterans and the digital-origin contestants became one of the defining narrative threads of the entire season.
Also Read: The 50 Finalists Revealed: Prince Narula, Mr. Faisu, and Manisha Rani Lead the Race to the Finale
How Fans Reacted
Fans moved quickly to the comment sections of the paparazzi video and praised Mr. Faisu’s tone, with Times of India specifically noting that “fans rushed to the comment section and praised Faisu for dealing with the situation maturely”. Several social media users pointed out the structural irony in Prince’s statement — that The 50’s format itself placed television veterans and digital creators on identical competitive footing, with no differential task requirements based on professional background. Sources say even neutral viewers who did not follow either contestant closely described Faisu’s response as the more composed of the two, given that Prince had made his original statement as an unprompted commentary rather than in response to a specific provocation from Team 07.
Maxtern Backs Faisu Publicly
The post-show support for Mr. Faisu extended beyond fan accounts — fellow The 50 contestant Maxtern (Sagar Thakur), who was eliminated in Episode 19 alongside Karan Patel, publicly praised Faisu in the same post-elimination period. Maxtern stated that Mr. Faisu had consistently supported him throughout the competition inside the palace. This public endorsement from a fellow eliminated contestant adds a further layer to the post-show narrative around Faisu’s conduct as a competitor.
Prince’s Track Record on The 50
Know who Prince Narula is on the show’s competitive timeline: he won the arena relay task in Episode 19 against Faisu’s team, completing the disc-flipping relay in 13 seconds — a performance that directly contributed to the five-person elimination round that night. Despite this task victory, reports from the finale shoot on February 19, 2026, indicate that Prince was ultimately not among the final four contestants who competed in the puzzle round — with sources stating he gave his spot to Shiv Thakare saying “He’s my brother and I want him to go to the finale”. His overall finish position on The 50 has not been publicly confirmed in official production statements.
Also Read: Sapna Chaudhary Medical Exit: Official Statement on the Injury That Ended Her ‘The 50’ Journey.
Elvish Yadav Also Reacts
The influencer-versus-television debate sparked by Prince Narula’s comment extended beyond The 50’s immediate cast, with a separate Instagram reel featuring content creator Elvish Yadav also reacting sarcastically to being mentioned in the context of the controversy. Elvish’s reaction added a third voice to the narrative, broadening the debate from a two-person conflict into a wider discussion about the legitimacy and cultural value of social media content creation as a professional career. The exact nature of Elvish’s comment and its direct connection to Prince’s original statement is not publicly disclosed in verified reports.
What Faisu Said About the Show Overall
In the same paparazzi interaction, Mr. Faisu also addressed his overall experience on The 50 and reportedly commented on several other contestants, including Archana Gautam and Shiv Thakare. Separate Instagram content documented him making what sources describe as an indirect comparison between The 50 and other reality formats including Bigg Boss and Roadies, calling the latter “much better” in an indirect remark. The exact content of this comparison has not been reproduced in verified written reports available at the time of filing.
Prince Narula used the same platform built by influencers’ popularity to reach a national finale — and Mr. Faisu made exactly that point in the calmest way possible. Do you think Prince’s comment about social media influencers was a fair observation about the entertainment industry, or a strategic attempt to undermine a competitor?