Fitness influencer and powerlifter Rajat Dalal just revealed one of the most shocking injury stories to come out of Indian reality TV. He suffered a serious tendon tear on the very first day of shooting The 50 — and kept it hidden from everyone, pushing through every single task until the show ended before finally going under the knife.
The 50: Injury Breakdown at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Injury Type | Full-thickness triceps tendon tear |
| Tear Size | Started at 2.8 cm, progressed to 3 cm |
| Affected Area | Right elbow (lateral fibers of triceps tendon) |
| When Injured | Day 1 of The 50 shoot |
| Surgery | Completed after the show ended (March 6, 2026) |
| Surgery Status | Successful |
| Show | The 50 (Colors TV / JioHotstar) |
| Show Result | Rajat reached the finale |
What Actually Happened?
Rajat shared his MRI report publicly, which confirmed a full-thickness tear of the tendinous component of lateral fibers of the triceps tendon with approximately 3 cm retraction of torn fibers. In plain terms — this is the kind of injury that most athletes would immediately stop competing for.
Rajat explained it himself: “The 50 ke pehle din ke shoot pe mere ko tendon tear ho gaya tha, thick tear tha, 2.8 cm ka. Jo baad me ek task jab maine perform kara usme badh ke 3 cm ho gaya.” He added: “Par show ki commitment thi aur mera man bhi nahi tha chorne ka… to pehle show complete kara.”
The man finished the show, reached the finale, and only then got the surgery done. That’s a level of mental toughness that even elite athletes rarely show.
Surgery Done, Recovery Underway
Rajat confirmed: “Aaj wo surgery hui hai aur achi hui hai” — reassuring his massive fanbase that the procedure went well.
A tendon tear of this magnitude typically requires several months of rehabilitation, especially for someone whose identity is built around physical strength and powerlifting. The road to full recovery won’t be short, but fans are rallying behind him.
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The 50 — A Show That Lives Up to Its Name
The 50 premiered on February 1, 2026 on Colors TV and JioHotstar, featuring 50 celebrity contestants competing in a no-rules format inside an isolated palace setting, with a ₹50 lakh prize and a masked authority figure known as “The Lion” overseeing all challenges. Bollywood Hungama
The grand finale was eventually won by Shiv Thakare Sakshi Post, but Rajat’s story of grit is arguably the most talked-about moment of the entire season.
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