From Siddhivinayak to The 50 Trophy: How Shiv Thakare’s Bappa-First Attitude Made Him India’s Favourite Reality TV Champion

He didn't throw a party. He didn't post a flashy reel. The first thing Shiv Thakare did after winning The 50 was visit a temple — and honestly, that says…

By Reetam Bodhak

March 25, 2026

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He didn’t throw a party. He didn’t post a flashy reel. The first thing Shiv Thakare did after winning The 50 was visit a temple — and honestly, that says everything about the man.

Shiv Thakare’s Victory & the Viral Temple Moment

After winning The 50 and taking home the trophy, Shiv visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, uploading a photo with the trophy and writing: “Shuruaat Bappa ke naam, aur jeet bhi unhi ke naam.”

Wearing a traditional white outfit with a saffron stole and holding his winner’s trophy, the moment went instantly viral — fans praising his humility and spiritual grounding over a lavish celebration. ORF Online

The Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, is one of India’s most revered Ganesha shrines — and Shiv’s connection with it stretches back to before the show even began. When he first joined The 50, Shiv visited Siddhivinayak to seek Bappa’s blessings, captioning that moment: “The Journey begins with Bappa’s Blessings!” Al Jazeera — completing a beautiful full circle.

Shiv Thakare at The 50: Quick Facts

Detail	Info
Show	The 50 (Season 1) — Colors TV & JioCinema
Winner	Shiv Thakare
Runner-Up	Mr. Faisu (Faisal Shaikh)
Other Finalists	Rajat Dalal, Krishna Shroff, Kaka
Bonus Twist	A lucky fan — a farmer — won ₹50 lakh
Temple Visited	Shree Siddhivinayak, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Shiv’s Caption	“Shuruaat Bappa ke naam, aur jeet bhi unhi ke naam”

How Did Shiv Win? The Strategy That Worked

Shiv reflected on his journey, saying: “The 50 was a completely new experience for me. I wanted to show a different side of Shiv Thakare — one that believes you don’t need to shout or fight to be heard. You can play with heart, stay true to yourself, and still win.”

There were widespread theories that Prince Narula handed his finale ticket to Shiv out of fear of competing against Rajat Dalal — but Shiv shut those down firmly, saying he fears no one, and credited Prince’s gesture as a pure act of brotherhood and faith in him. Goodreturns

A Champion Built on Reality TV Grit

Shiv Thakare first gained national recognition on MTV Roadies Rising and rose to massive fame after winning Bigg Boss Marathi 2. The 50 title only cements his reputation as India’s most consistent and beloved reality TV competitor.

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❓ FAQs

Q: Who won The 50 Season 1 and what was the prize?

Shiv Thakare won the first season of The 50 on Colors TV and JioCinema, defeating Mr. Faisu in the finale — with a surprise twist where a lucky farmer fan walked away with ₹50 lakh.

Q: Why did Shiv Thakare visit Siddhivinayak Temple after winning The 50?

Shiv is deeply devoted to Lord Ganesha and visited Siddhivinayak to thank Bappa for his victory, having sought blessings at the same temple before the show began — making it a heartfelt full-circle moment.