Neha Maheshwri (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 31, 2026)

After Bigg Boss 9 and Nach Baliye 9, Yuvika Chaudhary and Prince Narula will be seen together again in The 50. The reality show also marks Yuvika’s return to television after a four-year break.

Speaking about stepping away from work and her decision to participate in the show, she said, “I had been working non-stop. Ultimately, you work for your family, and once I had mine, I wanted to live those moments fully. My journey to motherhood had its own struggles. Ekleen is an IVF baby. This show requires only a short commitment. Also, this is the first time we will be fighting for our fans, and the prize money will go to one of them.”

Prince, known for his consistent wins in the non-fiction space, is often referred to as the ‘king of reality shows’.

Asked if that brings pressure to win again, he replied, “I don’t take that pressure. Winning or losing comes later. I usually decline such offers now but accepted this one for fans. I’ve done many reality shows, and I feel new talent should get these opportunities. Just like I was given a chance, others should also get their moment.”

The couple got married in October 2018 and welcomed their daughter, Ekleen, in October 2024. Around the time of her birth, they made headlines for marital discord, with both openly addressing their differences. Today, they say that phase is behind them.

Yuvika shared, “Abhi toh bachhe ke liye bhaag ke aata hai woh. She has changed everything. I have seen with my own eyes how a child’s love transforms a person. Prince was under immense pressure, trying to plan bigger things for our future and for our baby. Emotionally, I was vulnerable, and expectations fluctuate during that phase. I also realized that until I love myself, I can’t expect someone else to fill every emotional gap. Once that strength comes, things start aligning.”

Prince added, “That phase was difficult, but we never thought of separating. Every couple goes through ups and downs, but what matters is that we stayed together and always will.”

Speaking about fatherhood, he says, “I work harder because I want to give my child the best education and facilities. Fathers’ emotions are rarely spoken about, but we feel that pressure too. I was building a home and working constantly. Yuvika was emotionally vulnerable, and it wasn’t anyone’s fault. Small issues sometimes grow without you realizing it, but we have moved past that. Since our baby was born, we haven’t fought even once. When we look at her face, we feel we shouldn’t do anything that could affect her emotionally. We want her to feel that her parents are the best and that her life is beautiful. Today, we truly feel that the most important thing in our lives is our child and we live for her.”

Reflecting on how parenthood has changed them, Yuvika concluded, “Earlier, we were two individuals living as husband and wife. After our baby came into our lives, our vision became one. We are no longer ‘two’; we are ‘us’. Every decision now revolves around her, and that is the biggest change.”