Comedian Sumaira Shaikh recently opened up about her intense experience on The 50 after her eviction, describing the journey as both overwhelming and eye opening. Known for her observational humor, Sumaira admitted she walked into the show without expectations but quickly realized the environment was far more challenging than she had imagined.
Sumaira Shaikh reacts to her eviction
“I honestly didn’t expect this. When I went inside, I didn’t know this was going to happen because there were no friends,” she said, recalling how isolated she initially felt. According to her, contestants seemed to already have strategies in place. “They all had a plan that whoever they didn’t know, they should remove them from the game first. Of course, no one knew me there.”
Sumaira also sensed a divide between television actors and seasoned reality participants. “Yes, 100 percent there was a separate television group. But I feel the television group was very confused. The people who have done reality TV understand what to do, while TV actors were actually asking what to do,” she explained, adding that despite their experience in front of the camera, confusion levels were equal for everyone.
The comedian confessed that the atmosphere inside the house took her by surprise, especially the intensity of conflicts. “I have started respecting my mother and all the comics. You people are gods,” she joked, before turning serious. “It’s not easy to do reality shows. People think those who do them are dumb or don’t have brains, but the amount of brains they have, I don’t think anyone else has that much.”
On Nikki Tamboli and their fights
Talking about the frequent arguments, she noted that disagreements often escalated quickly. “Here it is like someone brings up your parents and then it becomes a 20 minute discussion. I was like, okay, I guess this is happening now.” She also disapproved of physical aggression, referencing the clash between Maxtern and Archit. “They shouldn’t have physically fought. It’s wrong to raise your hand,” she said.
Despite the chaos, Sumaira found certain moments entertaining, particularly involving Nikki Tamboli. “Nikki fighting anybody is fun. Nikki fighting herself is fun. She is a true entertainer,” Sumaira laughed, recalling Nikki’s explosive arguments with Arya and later with Arbaaz Patel.
Reflecting on the scale of the competition, she admitted the pressure was undeniable. “Out of 50 contestants, not a single one has enough screen time. It’s a lot of pressure and very difficult to stand out.” When asked if she would consider entering the Bigg Boss house someday, she replied candidly, “Everything is in Jio’s hands. If they want me to get humiliated again, then I will do it.”
