Celebrity Masterchef: Gaurav Khanna remembers his struggling days; says 'When I was new in Mumbai, I didn’t have a lot of money and would cook food in just one pan'

Celebrity MasterChef is turning up the heat as contestants face an intense Black Apron Challenge pushing contestants to their limits as Judges Chef Kunal Kapoor, Chef Ranveer Brar, and Farah Khan introduce a thrilling twist—contestants must create a dish with four key elements but by using only one vessel. With all other cookware locked away, this turns into a true skill test!
For Gaurav Khanna, this challenge is more than just about cooking – it’s a trip down memory lane! As he picks a deep pan, nostalgia takes over, reminding him of his early days in Mumbai. He shares, “Today we got only one pot, and I remember the old days when I was new to Mumbai. I didn’t have a lot of money. I used to have a pan just like this, and I made food in that one pan, talking to my mom on call. I got the same feeling today.”
As a home cook who has learned from every experience in the MasterChef kitchen, a moment of laughter follows as he admits, “I used to make horrible food in those days.” Will his dish reflect the experience he has gained over the years, or will the one-pot twist prove to be too difficult?
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Recently, Hina Khan graced the show alongside her boyfriend, Rocky Jaiswal. During a heartfelt conversation, she inquired about Gaurav Khanna’s journey in the competition. Gaurav reminisced about his early struggles, recalling how, in the first week, he had to cook with brinjal—an ingredient he had neither eaten nor prepared before. He humorously admitted that the judges' reactions were enough to confirm his inexperience, with Farah Khan even finding it difficult to take a bite.
Just as the contestants start to get comfortable, the competition takes an electrifying turn! At the halfway mark, the judges unveil a shocking twist— contestants must swap their dishes with the person next to them.
With emotions running deep and time ticking away, which contestant will master the one-vessel challenge and impress the judges?

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