Shiv Thakare Wins 'The 50', Calls It a Result of 8-10 Years of Hard Work, Not Charity

Shiv Thakare has once again proved his mettle by winning 'The 50'. After his victory, Shiv spoke openly to the media about his journey and success.

He shared how this journey was not his alone but the result of collective effort, and how being able to change someone's life through the show was his biggest achievement. In this conversation, Shiv also spoke about criticism, friendships, strategy, and expressed gratitude towards his fans. Here are some key excerpts from the interaction:

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Now that the trophy of 'The 50' is with you, how do you see this victory?

This win is not just a trophy for me, it is God's blessing. I am very happy from the heart, but the real happiness came when I handed over a cheque of 50 lakh rupees to a person whose yearly income was just 2 lakh rupees. Just imagine what 50 lakh means for him-his entire life has changed. I believe if a show can improve someone's life, there is no bigger victory than that.

Some people said that you got this win as 'charity'. What would you like to say about that?

Whenever something big happens, it is bound to be criticized. I consider myself like an 'art film' that not everyone can understand. This victory is backed by 8-10 years of hard work. I have done multiple reality shows and learned something new from each one. So, if someone says that I got this easily, they are ignoring my entire journey.

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There was a lot of comparison between you and Faizal Shaikh on social media, but he seemed happy about your win. How do you see that?

That's the beauty of this game. If I hadn't won and Faizu had, I would have been equally happy because he has worked very hard too. We have lived this journey very closely. In the end, it's about one day-this day was mine. But that doesn't mean others were any less deserving.

How much credit does your alliance get for this victory?

I always say this win is not mine alone. It is the result of the hard work of 50 people. My alliance supported me at every step, whether it was tasks or emotional strength. They have as much right to this trophy as I do. Without the team, this would not have been possible.

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Your strategy in the show was quite different. What was your thought process behind it?

From the beginning, I decided to keep noise and drama to a minimum and focus more on my work. These days, negativity gets more views, but I always ask myself whether I am inspiring people or not. That matters more to me. I tried to play the game in a positive way.

What was the toughest part of the show for you?

The toughest part was living with 50 different people and adjusting to everyone. Each person had a different mindset and way of playing. Some were very sensible, while others had a different approach. Staying balanced in such an environment and sticking to your path was the biggest challenge.

How do you see Prince Narula's role in your journey, especially since he gave you the ticket to the finale?

Prince Narula's experience and support were very important. He always guided me at the right time. He is not just a player but someone who stands by his people.

There were a lot of fights in the show. How did you keep yourself away from negativity?

Before entering the show, I had chosen a path, and I stayed on it. If I had done what others were doing, I would have lost my identity. I always tried to play with my own principles and show who I truly am in real life.

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What message would you like to give to your fans?

I want to thank all my fans from the bottom of my heart. This victory is not mine; it belongs to all of you. You supported every contestant and made the show successful. I just want to say that dreams do come true-keep working hard and believe in yourself.