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'MasterChef' Winner Defends Co-Contestant's 'Bigg Boss' Cooking Refusal
30 Aug
Summary
- Rajiv Adatia, 'Bigg Boss' and 'MasterChef' contestant, explains Gaurav Khanna's cooking skills
- Gaurav won 'Celebrity MasterChef' but struggled with large-scale cooking on 'Bigg Boss'
- Rajiv highlights Gaurav's expertise in desserts, not Indian cuisine, on 'MasterChef'
On August 30th, 2025, reality TV personality Rajiv Adatia came to the defense of actor Gaurav Khanna's decision to not take up the cooking duty assigned to him on the current season of 'Bigg Boss'. Rajiv, who has been a part of both 'Bigg Boss' and 'Celebrity MasterChef', provided insights into the stark differences between the two shows.
Rajiv explained that while Gaurav emerged victorious on 'Celebrity MasterChef', his culinary journey began with no prior experience in the kitchen. Gaurav spent hours perfecting his dessert-making skills, which became his strong suit on the show. However, Rajiv noted that cooking for a large group of 20-25 people, as required in 'Bigg Boss', is a vastly different challenge compared to the individual dishes prepared on 'MasterChef'.
Furthermore, Rajiv highlighted that Gaurav's focus was primarily on desserts, with him hardly cooking any traditional Indian cuisine during his time on 'MasterChef'. This specialized expertise, while contributing to his win on the show, may not have translated well to the demands of the 'Bigg Boss' kitchen.
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Rajiv's perspective sheds light on the nuances of Gaurav's cooking abilities and the unique requirements of each reality TV show, ultimately justifying the actor's decision to opt out of the cooking duties on 'Bigg Boss 19'.
