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Karan Patel on 'The 50': "I'm Not Done, I'm Evolving" in Career Reinvention

Television actor Karan Patel views his participation in the new reality series 'The 50' as a phase of reinvention and evolution in his career. He describes his approach to the game as deeply impulsive, acting on instinct without overthinking his moves. Patel clarifies that his strategy is not about manipulation but simply about winning the task at hand by any means necessary. The show, produced by Banijay Asia, features 50 contestants in a lavish palace with no fixed rules and will stream on JioHotstar and Colors.

Key Points: Karan Patel Calls 'The 50' a Phase of Reinvention, Not a Break

  • Calls 'The 50' a career reinvention
  • Describes his gameplay as impulsive, not calculated
  • Says his strategy is to win tasks "by hook or by crook"
  • Admits he is a "bad judge" of people but stays real
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Karan Patel calls 'The 50' phase of reinvention: I'm not done, I'm evolving

TV star Karan Patel discusses his impulsive game strategy and career evolution as he enters the new reality show 'The 50' on JioHotstar and Colors.

"This is reinvention. I'm not done, I'm evolving. - Karan Patel"

Mumbai, Jan 22

Known for his acting prowess in iconic shows such as 'Kasturi', 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' and 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', television actor Karan Patel, who is set to be seen in the new reality series 'The 50', says it marks a phase of reinvention in his career rather than a pause from acting.

As he explores new formats like The 50, does he see this phase as reinvention rather than a break?

Karan told IANS: "Absolutely. This is reinvention. I'm not done, I'm evolving. I want to explore different formats, challenge myself in new ways, and stay curious. The 50 is not a detour, it's part of the journey forward."

Karan says his approach to the game is far from calculated and deeply rooted in instinct and impulse.

Asked how strong he is as a gamer, Karan shared that he doesn't see himself as someone who "overthinks moves".

"I won't call myself instinctive, I'm impulsive. I may observe a lot, but I act on impulse. I don't overthink before acting. For me, it's always been about instinct. When it strikes, I act, whether it's right or wrong. I might regret it later, but I'd regret it far more if I didn't act at all."

For the actor, "strategy isn't manipulation."

"It's not even about consciously reading people or calculating when to speak or stay quiet. My strategy is simple: win the task at hand, by hook or by crook. I may not say it out loud, but I know how to read people, I understand them inside out."

He says he doesn't play smart as he plays "aggressive".

"That's who I am. And when it comes to people, I know I'm a bad judge. I usually start by liking people and then realise they're not worth it. That's been a pattern in my life, and I'm aware of it. But that's also what keeps me real, and in a game like this, real counts for a lot."

Produced by Banijay Asia, The 50 is India's upcoming large-scale reality show. Streaming soon on JioHotstar and Colors, The 50 promises a bold new format set to disrupt the Indian reality TV playbook.

The upcoming JioHotstar show, adapted from the popular French series Les Cinquante, features 50 contestants in a lavish palace setting with no fixed rules for unpredictable drama, strategy, and politics.

- IANS

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Rohit P
"Win the task at hand, by hook or by crook" – that's a very real Indian mentality, haha! Sounds like he'll bring some serious drama. Can't wait to see this on Hotstar.
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Aman W
Respect for his honesty about being a bad judge of people. We've all been there, liking someone only to be disappointed. His 'impulsive' gameplay could either be brilliant or a disaster. Intriguing!
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective. In the West, reality TV strategy is often very calculated. His instinctive, aggressive approach might be a refreshing change. Hope the format lives up to the hype.
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Vikram M
While I admire his drive to evolve, I'm not sure if jumping from fiction to a 'no rules' reality show is the right kind of reinvention. Feels a bit like following the trend. But hey, all the best to him.
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Nisha Z
50 contestants is a lot! Hope they give everyone enough screen time. Karan has a strong fanbase from his TV days, so he'll definitely be a key player. Looking forward to the palace setting – sounds grand!

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