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The Controversy Unfolds on Bigg Boss 19
Actor Gaurav Khanna, known for Anupamaa and winning Celebrity MasterChef India 2025, stunned fans when he refused the cooking duty assigned by house captain Kunickaa Sadanand. He bluntly said, “I don’t know how to cook Indian food,” sparking widespread criticism.
Indiatimes
Internet Goes Into Overdrive—MasterChef Was Scripted?
Fans weren’t buying it. On Reddit and social media, many questioned the legitimacy of his cooking show win:
“If he can’t make dal‑roti now, how did he win MasterChef?”
“Was MasterChef scripted?”
BollywoodShaadis
Clarification from Gaurav’s Team
Facing backlash, his team issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter):
“MasterChef and Bigg Boss cooking aren’t the same. At MasterChef, Gaurav had guidance and prepared one plated dish with finesse. But in Bigg Boss, cooking for 20–25 people daily under zero supervision is an entirely different challenge… Winning that title was about determination, not prior skill.”
Colleague Defends Him—Perspective from Inside
Rajiv Adatia, Gaurav’s friend and fellow Celebrity MasterChef contestant, offered perspective:
“Cooking for a group of people every day in the Bigg Boss house is vastly different from cooking one dish under guidance on a reality show.”
Hindustan Times
Summary Table
| Scenario | Gaurav’s Role | Public Expectation | Reality Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity MasterChef India | Winner (guided competition) | Expected to cook well | He had support and structured tasks |
| Bigg Boss 19 cooking duty | Refuses (no experience) | Expected to cook Indian food | Real-world kitchen chaos, no prep |
Realistic or Undermined?
There’s a genuine difference between cooking under mentorship in a high-stakes contest and serving everyday meals for a house full of people with no structure or prep. Still, Gaurav’s statement sparked valid debate—if you win a cooking show, shouldn’t basic cooking be second nature?
An actor may have a winning point in one context—but a house rule isn’t the time to test it. Balancing reality-show drama with credibility is no easy cook-up for Gaurav Khanna.
