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Celebrity MasterChef made its debut in India in January this year, and the show is exciting and keeps you hooked from the start to the end of each episode. The celebrities who have ruled hearts across fiction and non-fiction shows put their culinary skills to the test while world-renowned chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar judge, along with one of Bollywood’s finest directors, Farah Khan.
We may not be able to taste the dishes ourselves, but these five budding chefs stand out to us from a critical point of view. The names are presented in alphabetical order.
Gaurav Khanna
Gaurav Khanna may be known for memorable roles, most notably on the country’s number-one show, but Celebrity MasterChef connects the audience with Gaurav himself. The beginning wasn’t that great for him as he received negative feedback on his dishes, but this only fuelled him to do even better. Gaurav stands as a chef who plans well and executes accordingly. He is 100% real and focuses on the task at hand. He could have easily charmed others or the judges like his characters are known to do so, but he chose to let his dishes do the charming.
Kabita Singh
Known for her YouTube channel Kabita’s Kitchen, Kabita Singh makes her television debut with Celebrity MasterChef. Kabita makes her place on the show felt strongly despite having to compete among television’s known faces. She puts her heart into every dish she makes, and it’s visible. She may fall short often, but nothing stops her from constantly trying. Her participation and efforts in every dish are inspiring for people far and wide.
Rajiv Adatia
Rajiv has always been known for his comedy and has entertained on Celebrity MasterChef too, but this is not what makes him stand out. In the first two team challenges, Rajiv seemed a bit over the top, but as each new challenge came by he became calmer and more focused. As he grows as a chef, the growth in him as an individual is evident too, and we love that about him.
Tejasswi Prakash
The name needs no introduction, but she remains one of the most humble individuals. Her simplicity shines through, and she gives her all into every dish but often meets with disappointment with the results. On many occasions, she came so close to being the best but fell a little short. It does not kill her spirit, and the fighter in her is one of the reasons she is so loved. Tejasswi is also very relatable and this too makes her stand out. If anyone ever doubted her win on her last reality show, we hope they got their answer now.
Usha Nadkarni
Known with affection as Usha Tai or Aai, Usha Nadkarni may be the most impressive contestant as she competes at 78! After making her mark in Hindi and Marathi television, cinema and theatre, we finally see her in the Reality TV space again. She loves and values independence when trying to get something done right and also stands out for being frank about when the kitchen becomes a rowdy fest. Usha Tai is also the contestant who has managed to impress by celebrating authentic Indian flavours in a contest which could otherwise be heavily Western-inspired. We don’t have to explain the inspiration she is.
In Celebrity MasterChef, contestants need to give the audience who they truly are while keeping in mind the competition. Constantly sharing past stories of sorrow or enjoying another contestant’s dish burning is not welcomed in an environment where everyone is already a celebrity. It is also a place where food and the art and science of cooking should be given the respect it deserves as in many cultures across the globe. Therefore these five contestants stand out and whoever wins, will surely be the ones who the season will be remembered for.
Celebrity MasterChef airs on Sony TV and streams on Sony LIV worldwide.
