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<\/p>\nLast Updated:September 01, 2025, 14:15 IST<\/p>\n
After Gaurav Khanna admits not knowing how to cook Indian food, fans started questioning his Celebrity MasterChef win.<\/p>\n
Gaurav Khanna won the Celebrity MasterChef India.
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Bigg Boss 19 contestant Gaurav Khanna is facing massive backlash after he refused to take up kitchen duties in the house. When Kunickaa Sadanand<\/a> became house captain last week, she asked Gaurav to handle kitchen duties, which the actor refused, stating he does not know how to cook Indian food.<\/p>\n Gaurav Khanna\u2019s reply quickly went viral on social media, leading him to face severe criticism, with many fans questioning his Celebrity MasterChef India win.<\/p>\n Gaurav Khanna Refuses to Cook on Bigg Boss 19<\/strong><\/p>\n When Kunickaa Sadanand assigned Gaurav Khanna kitchen duties, he firmly declined, stating, \u201cMa\u2019am, I won\u2019t make it. I don\u2019t know how to cook Indian food. The housemates will have to stay hungry all day.” In the Bigg Boss 19 live feed, he was seen having a conversation with fellow contestant Mridul Tiwari, where Gaurav was seen telling him, \u201cKaam toh main accha karta hu, bas issi baat ka guroor hai. Khaana banane ko mera mann nahi hai aur mujhe aata bhi nahi Indian khaana banana. Maine voh show (Celebrity MasterChef), iss show ke liye thodi kiya hai. Ab tumhe kahen ki actor ho, acting karo sara din. Voh logon ne dekhliya mujhe cooking kitna aata hai. Iss show main unko meri personality dekhni hai.”<\/p>\n Gaurav Khanna Faces Massive Backlash<\/strong><\/p>\n After the clip went viral, fans started questioning the actor\u2019s Celebrity MasterChef win and stated that cooking reality shows were scripted. One user on Reddit humorously wrote, \u201cBeing the current celebrity MasterChef title holder, he is sceptical of putting himself up for judgement by the HMs. He doesn\u2019t want anyone to question his win by his present cooking skills.”<\/p>\n Another user showed disappointment, stating, \u201cArey yaar, MasterChef scripted tha matlab. Gaurav ko Darr hai ki log uska khana kha ke figure out kar lenge ki usse acha khana bnana nahi aata,” while Others simply called him, \u201cFarzi Bawarchi.”<\/p>\n What Was Gaurav Khanna\u2019s Reply?<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the massive backlash, Gaurav Khanna\u2019s team issued an official statement to clarify the matter. \u201cLet\u2019s be clear, MasterChef and Bigg Boss cooking aren\u2019t the same. At MasterChef, #GauravKhanna worked with guidance, preparing one plated dish with finesse. In #BiggBoss, it\u2019s about cooking for people, daily meals, and no supervision. Before Celebrity MasterChef, #GauravKhanna had never cooked at all. The show was about learning, adapting, and performing under immense pressure. Winning that title was about determination, not prior skill. Trolling him and judging him today based on one statement about Indian food is unfair,” Gaurav\u2019s team wrote on X.<\/p>\n Stay updated with the latest TV news<\/a> updates from daily serials to reality TV shows and your favourite small screen celebrity news. Download the News18 App<\/a> now.<\/p>\n News<\/a> movies<\/a> \u00bb television<\/a> \u00bb Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna Says He Cannot Cook Indian Food, Netizens Call Him \u2018Farzi Bawarchi\u2019Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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