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Sanjeev Kapoor demanded higher pay than Akshay Kumar for MasterChef India, walked away when producers refused

Sanjeev Kapoor demanded higher pay than Akshay Kumar for MasterChef India, walked away when producers refused

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Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor remains one of the biggest names in the culinary world in India. In a recent interaction, he revealed that he was approached to judge MasterChef India when the cooking reality show was first launched in the country. However, he refused to join the show because one of his key demands was not met. Sanjeev Kapoor wanted to be paid more than Akshay Kumar. Sanjeev wanted to be paid more than Akshay Kumar Speaking to Culinary Culture, Sanjeev revealed that he demanded to be paid more than Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, even if it was by just ₹1. However, his demand was not met, which is why he refused to be a part of the show. He said, “When they first came to me, they did not meet my condition. My condition was that I should be paid more than Akshay Kumar, just one rupee more. This was the first season, and there was nobody else who could do it but me. It was quite obvious. But when they came to me, …

‘Pay me Re 1 more than Akshay Kumar’: Sanjeev Kapoor on why he rejected MasterChef India | Bollywood News

‘Pay me Re 1 more than Akshay Kumar’: Sanjeev Kapoor on why he rejected MasterChef India | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 23, 2026 09:27 AM IST Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, often regarded as the pioneer of food television in India, became a household name with his iconic show Khana Khazana in the early 1990s. His popularity grew even further with MasterChef India, where he played a key role in shaping the franchise’s success. In a recent conversation with Culinary Culture, Sanjeev opened up about why he initially turned down MasterChef India and what eventually convinced him to join the show. ‘Pay me one rupee more than Akshay Kumar’ MasterChef India debuted its first season in 2010 and at the time, Sanjeev was approached to be one of the judges on the show alongside Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. Sanjeev revealed that he rejected the offer because he demanded that he be paid more than Akshay. “When they first came to me, they did not meet my condition,” he said. “My condition was that I should be paid more than Akshay Kumar, just one rupee more. This was the first season, and there was …

‘Aamir Khan shut everyone up by playing my father’: Mona Singh on Happy Patel, Laal Singh Chaddha, and playing ‘female Gabbar’ | Bollywood News

‘Aamir Khan shut everyone up by playing my father’: Mona Singh on Happy Patel, Laal Singh Chaddha, and playing ‘female Gabbar’ | Bollywood News

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When 2026 kicked off, Mona Singh’s last theatrical release was four years ago — Advait Chandan’s Laal Singh Chaddha. Two months into 2026, she’s had two theatrical releases in January — Vir Das and Kavi Shastri’s directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos and Anurag Singh’s hit period war drama Border 2. Last month, she headlined season 2 of Sudip Sharma’s Netflix India crime drama Kohrra. And this month, she played the gangster Babli in Suresh Triveni’s action thriller Subedaar on Prime Video India. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Mona opens up on how 2026 is already shaping up to be the year of Mona Singh, her enduring equation with Aamir Khan, and the film journey that started with Rajkumar Hirani’s 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots. It’s the first time in your career that you’ve had two theatrical releases in the same month. Does that hit differently from streaming releases? It hits you differently. 70 mm screen is a different ballgame. People actually invest in taking a cab, going to the theatre, and watching the film …

Sanjeev Kapoor tries to recruit Farah Khan’s chef Dilip, says ‘Tu inka channel chhod, mere channel par aa’ | Bollywood News

Sanjeev Kapoor tries to recruit Farah Khan’s chef Dilip, says ‘Tu inka channel chhod, mere channel par aa’ | Bollywood News

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Ever since choreographer-director Farah Khan started cooking with her partner-in-crime and chef Dilip on her YouTube channel, the duo has has delivered countless moments of laughter and joy. While the show follows a format similar to most celebrity cooking series, it’s the chemistry between Farah and the refreshingly blunt Dilip that makes it truly entertaining. In a recent episode, the dynamic duo was joined by none other than celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who stirred up more than just food during his visit. The moment Farah announced her latest guest, Dilip sensed the threat of another chef stepping into his kitchen, and decided to raise the stakes. He suited up in a proper chef’s coat and toque, ready to face off as Sanjeev Kapoor made his entrance. The chef called Dilip a ‘hero’ as Farah stood there surprised by her cook’s new outfit. The trio then began prepping chicken wings, with Sanjeev offering Dilip a few slicing tips. But Dilip took back the knife and said, “Aap mereko mat sikhao, mujhe aata hai (Don’t try to …

Sanjeev Kapoor recalls ad shoot with Amitabh Bachchan, has only one problem with megastar: ‘Mazza uss din aayega jab log unko kahenge…’ | Bollywood News

Sanjeev Kapoor recalls ad shoot with Amitabh Bachchan, has only one problem with megastar: ‘Mazza uss din aayega jab log unko kahenge…’ | Bollywood News

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Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor recently shared several anecdotes about his memorable encounter with megastar Amitabh Bachchan. In a candid conversation with Mashable India, Sanjeev recalled his first interaction with Amitabh during an ad shoot and the humility he exuded. When asked if he has ever been mistaken at the airport for another celebrity, Sanjeev replied, “This has happened several times. People are confused about my name because they know as my face looks familiar, but are not able to say who I am. When anyone asks, ‘Sir, aapka naam?’, my standard answer is, ‘I am Amitabh Bachchan.’” The chef also shared this anecdote with Amitabh Bachchan himself during an ad shoot. He said, “We were shooting a commercial together. I told him that I do this at airports. We had gotten comfortable by then as filming was already going on for half a day. The good part was that he was reacting to things the same way that I would have. I thought that either he is thinking like me or vice versa. We were …

Gaurav Khanna reacts to being accused of copying Swiss Chef’s dish, says ‘Chele ko bolne ki…’

Gaurav Khanna reacts to being accused of copying Swiss Chef’s dish, says ‘Chele ko bolne ki…’

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Celebrity MasterChef is now the talk of the town. The show has a huge fan following. This was the first season of Celebrity MasterChef and Gaurav Khanna is the winner of the show. The actor won the trophy and the prestigious Chef coat. He also won a Rs 20 lakh cash prize. His journey was full of twists and turns. His first dish was uneatable and soon, he became the strongest contestant. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: Did the makers favour Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash more? Rajiv Adatia gives his take Nikki Tamboli is the first runner-up of the show, while Tejasswi Prakash is the second runner-up. Faisal Shaikh aka Faisu and Rajiv Adatia were also in the top five. Gaurav has been one of the most loved contestants. In one of the finale episodes, the actor made a dessert that left the judges and the contestants surprised. Also Read – Celebrity Masterchef: Not Shoaib Ibrahim but Dipika Kakar credits THIS family member for inspiring her to feature recipes in vlogs; recalls her pregnancy cravin …

Did the makers favour Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash more? Rajiv Adatia gives his take

Did the makers favour Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash more? Rajiv Adatia gives his take

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Celebrity MasterChef grand finale happened last week. The show has got all the love from the audience, and there is a lot of buzz around it. People are still sharing videos and photos of the show. This was the first season of Celebrity MasterChef and Gaurav Khanna is the winner of the show. He impressed everyone with his unbeatable journey on the show. The actor won the trophy and the prestigious Chef coat. He also won a Rs 20 lakh cash prize. Also Read – Celebrity Masterchef: Not Shoaib Ibrahim but Dipika Kakar credits THIS family member for inspiring her to feature recipes in vlogs; recalls her pregnancy cravin Nikki Tamboli is the first runner-up of the show, while Tejasswi Prakash is the second runner-up. Faisal Shaikh, aka Mr Faisu and Rajiv Adatia were also in the finale. While on the show, we saw Gaurav and Tejasswi being the strongest contestants. They have been doing a great job and we saw them getting Chef Ranveer Brar’s special knife as well. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: …

Tejasswi Prakash leaves everyone shocked as she drinks green chilly water, fans say ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi for a reason’

Tejasswi Prakash leaves everyone shocked as she drinks green chilly water, fans say ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi for a reason’

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Celebrity MasterChef became the favourite of the audience. Everyone has loved watching their favourite celebrities in the cooking battle. It came as a surprise for many to see that even stars can be so amazing with cooking. This was the first season of Celebrity MasterChef and Gaurav Khanna is the winner of the show. He won Rs 20 lakh cash prize and the trophy. He also won the Chef Coat. Nikki Tamboli is the first runner-up of the show, while Tejasswi Prakash is the second runner-up. We also saw that Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu and Rajiv Adatia were also in the finale. After the show ended, the makers came up with some extra dose. The MasterChef MasterClass has started and we have our celebrities again in the kitchen. Apart from the finalists, the show also had participants like Dipika Kakar, Archana Gautam, Usha Nadkarni, Kabita Singh, Abhijeet Sawant, Ayesha Jhulka and Chandan Prabhakar. Tejasswi impresses the audience Now, for the MasterClass we have seen Gaurav, Nikki, Abhijeet, Faisu, Tejasswi and Dipika. In the recent …

Tejasswi Prakash, Dipika Kakar take on the spicy pani puri challenge, latter gets restless because… [Watch video]

Tejasswi Prakash, Dipika Kakar take on the spicy pani puri challenge, latter gets restless because… [Watch video]

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Celebrity MasterChef grand finale has ended. The show turned out to be everyone’s favourite. People have loved watching the reality show and their favourite stars in the kitchen. Chef Ranveer Brar and Chef Vikas Khanna were the judges of the show. Farah Khan was the host. And, Gaurav Khanna is the winner of the first season of Celebrity MasterChef. He won a cash prize of Rs 20 lakhs and a trophy. He also earned the prestigious Chef coat. The actor has had an amazing journey in the show. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: Gaurav Khanna has the sweetest reply when asked about the price of Chef Ranveer Brar’s knife [Watch video] Nikki Tamboli is the first runner-up of the show, while Tejasswi Prakash is the second runner-up. Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu and Rajiv Adatia were in the top five. Apart from them, Dipika Kakar, Archana Gautam, Usha Nadkarni, Kabita Singh, Abhijeet Sawant, Ayesha Jhulka and Chandan Prabhakar were also a part of the show. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef star Dipika Kakar reacts to …

Gaurav Khanna has the sweetest reply when asked about the price of Chef Ranveer Brar’s knife [Watch video]

Gaurav Khanna has the sweetest reply when asked about the price of Chef Ranveer Brar’s knife [Watch video]

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Celebrity MasterChef has become the talk of the town now. The show has ended and we have Gaurav Khanna as the winner. He is the first Celebrity MasterChef of India. The show has been a roller coaster ride for him. When he presented his first dish, it was uneatable and by it end, he was unbeatable. Gaurav won the gorgeous trophy and Rs 20 lakh prize money. He also earned the prestigious chef coat. The actor has impressed everyone with his cooking skills. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef star Dipika Kakar reacts to quitting the show midway; reveals why she made the right decision Nikki Tamboli emerged as the first runner-up while Tejasswi Prakash is the second runner-up of the show. Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu and Rajiv Adatia were also in the finals. Chef Ranveer Brar and Chef Vikas Khanna were the judges of the show. Farah Khan was the host of the show. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: Did Tejasswi Prakash lose the trophy to Gaurav Khanna because of Farah Khan? Fans say …