Celebrity MasterChef-  Dipika, Gaurav, and Kavita Share Exclusive Insights

Recently, three contestants from the show, Deepika Ibrahim Kakkar, Gaurav Khanna, and Kavita Singh, gave an interview to Maya Puri, where they shared their thoughts on their cooking skills, their reactions when they got the offer for the show, and even played a fun game!

We’ve seen celebrities in singing and dancing reality shows, but cooking is an entirely different challenge. Here, you have to use your mind, technique, and skills. How challenging is it for you?

Kavita: No matter how much of a master you think you are, everything here starts from scratch. You may know the basics of cooking, but that won’t be enough here. You have to take your talent to the next level because Celebrity Masterchef is not about ordinary dishes. Like for Deepika and Gaurav, it’s the same for me too. I have to start from zero.

Gaurav: Speaking of zero, us guys often enter the kitchen like when we were kids and mom was cooking. I can make a little bit of everything, but Celebrity Masterchef is on a whole different level. I believe a clean slate is the perfect start for learning new things. As Kavita said, everything starts from zero, but after Masterchef training, we go from zero to ten. That’s the purpose of the show—looking at cooking from a whole new perspective. No matter how big a celebrity you are, here, you can win or lose.

Deepika: Absolutely! The level of Masterchef is very high, so after our workshop, we all are on the same level. Who knows who has learned what? I cook at home, but here, we can't just stick to one dish. We have to bring in innovation, presentation, and taste altogether to create food that matches the Masterchef level. And that’s our challenge.

What was your reaction when the show came to you?

Gaurav: I want to say that when I got the call from Masterchef, I initially thought they were calling me for hosting, since I’m more comfortable with that kind of work. I’ve done such things before. But they told me I was going to be a contestant. I asked, “Do I have to cook?” They said, “Yes.” I told myself, let me step out of my comfort zone and try something new. I’ve always been a learner. When I became an actor, I was in the corporate world and didn’t get formal training for acting; I learned everything on the job. So, this is a new journey for me. Today, I’m really happy to be a contestant.

 Kavita: When I got the offer for the show, I thought it would be fun. Celebrity Masterchef—celebrities will come, and it will be exciting. I was thrilled! But then I realized that cooking here wasn’t going to be just another routine. I’ve been cooking for years, but the challenges here are much tougher. We all are struggling, working hard, and trying our best. But when we prepare a good dish and present it, and then get praised, that joy is on a whole new level—it feels like winning the Kohinoor!

 Deepika: I was so excited when I got the call for Masterchef. Somewhere, I had a feeling of what I was going to get into. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy but very challenging, and I was ready for that. The level here is very high, and we’re learning so many new things every day. When we’re in the kitchen, it feels like a whole new world, full of energy and excitement. We’re always trying something new.

Game Show Round: In this round, contestants have to guess the Hindi names of vegetables mentioned in English.

Spinach
Deepika: Palak

Cauliflower
Gaurav: Phool Gobhi

Cabbage
Kavita: Patta Gobhi

Radish
Deepika: Mooli

Beetroot
Gaurav: Chukandar

Broccoli
Kavita: Hari Phool Gobhi

Lady Finger
Deepika: Bhindi

Jackfruit
Gaurav: Kathal

Sweet Potato
Kavita: Shakar Kand

Turmeric
Gaurav: Haldi

Cumin
Kavita: Jeera

What message would you like to give to your fans?

Gaurav: I just want to say thank you to all my fans for the love and support. This time, I’m doing something different, and I need your support more than ever. In Celebrity Masterchef, you’ll see something new, something you’ve never seen before.

Deepika: I’m back after four years, doing something I absolutely love—cooking. Everyone loves food, so make sure to watch this show! Starting January 27th, weekdays at 8 PM on Sony TV.

Kavita: You’ve seen me cook before, but now I’m learning new things while cooking. I’m really excited about this show, and I hope you all tune in to Celebrity Masterchef. Catch it on Sony TV, weekdays at 8 PM!

Along with Deepika, Kavita, and Gaurav, other stars like Nikki Tamboli, Rajiv Adatia, Mr. Faisu, Archana Gautam, Tejasswi  Prakash, Abhijeet Sawant,  and Usha Nadkarni will also be seen impressing the judges with their cooking skills.

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