The ‘50’: From earning Rs 50 a day to owning a luxurious house, high-end cars and more; Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu’s rags-to-riches story

Mr Faisu is not only a social media sensation but also a successful name in the television industry. He is currently winning hearts on ‘The 50.’ He has been a part of many popular shows such as Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, where he impressed audiences with his fearless stunts and determination, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and more.

Mr Faisu aka Faisal Shaikh is currently making headlines for his time on ‘The 50.’ Fans are enjoying his journey and are rooting for him. On the show, he spoke about his hardships and how he became famous. The reality show star, who once earned Rs 50 a day, now enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. Here’s a look:

Before his rise to fame, Mr Faisu grew up helping his father run a small nightie business. He started working at the age of 21. Recalling his struggles, he once said, “I grew up helping dad run a small nightie business. The work was demanding & the pay was too little. So at 21, I got a job as a salesman on Linking Road. For Rs 50 a day, I spent 9 hours in the heat & threw myself at passersby to buy clothes.”

As Mr Faisu began gaining recognition for his videos on social media, his popularity did not sit well with his family. Although students as well as customers at his workplace began recognising him as the “guy who made TikTok videos,” his parents still did not approve of his career choices. Speaking about this, Mr Faisu said, “Before I knew it, students began recognising me & customers at work knew me as the ‘guy who made TikTok videos’! But my parents wanted me to get an MBA, not be an unpaid ‘hero’ & my relatives thought ‘ladka barbaad ho gaya’.”

Despite the hardships, he never gave up on his dreams. He even started making videos on social media on a daily basis. Speaking about this phase in his life, he shared, “But I didn’t have time to wallow—I found a new job & added another hustle—creating fun videos online. I began making 14 videos every day for a year—on my way to work, during lunch breaks or even when I was sick. My friends & I would dance & lip-sync to songs.”

Mr Faisu is the epitome of success and has achieved his goals through hard work and dedication to his dreams and ambitions. His journey from earning just Rs 50 per day and struggling to make ends meet to becoming the owner of an empire is truly inspiring. Mr Faisu shared his journey and the struggles he faced to reach the position where he is today, saying, “I never imagined that I’d go from earning Rs 50 a day & selling my bike to being able to buy my family a BMW in 1 year. I think hard work makes the universe deliver in mysterious ways.”

Mr Faisu, whose real name is Faisal Shaikh, owns a luxurious house in Versova, Mumbai, which is considered one of the prime locations in the city due to its high-end properties and celebrity neighbours. Mr Faisu’s house is a reflection of his journey from rags to riches and his outstanding success in his career and business. His house is well-designed and furnished with the latest amenities and facilities, providing a great view of the city from its spacious rooms.