Celebrity Masterchef: Judge Farah Khan on how Shah Rukh Khan believed in her when she stepped into filmmaking leaving choreography; says ‘He told me he would produce my film’

The thrilling journey of Celebrity MasterChef is nearing its grand conclusion, with Gaurav Khanna and Tejasswi Prakash securing their spots in the highly anticipated finale. Meanwhile, the remaining contestants—Nikki Tamboli, Archana Gautam, Faisal Shaikh (Faisu), and Rajiv Adatia—must flawlessly replicate an intricate Egg Matcha Cheesecake to claim their place in the final showdown.
In a nail-biting black apron challenge, judge Vikas Khanna revealed that only three out of the four remaining contestants would move forward to the finale. As the pressure mounted, tension was evident on the contestants' faces. To uplift their spirits, judge Farah Khan shared an inspiring anecdote from her own life.

“Seeing your sullen faces, I can imagine how stepping out of your comfort zone can be nerve-wracking,” she remarked. “I remember when I decided to transition from choreography to directing—it was a huge leap. It’s easy to stay in your comfort zone and rely on past achievements. But as Ranveer Brar mentioned, you need someone to believe in you. For me, that person was Shah Rukh Khan. He told me, ‘I will produce your movie, you go and do it.’ And today, we all believe in you.”

This heartfelt moment resonated with the contestants, who took a trip down memory lane, recalling their most cherished food memories. In a similar spirit, Vikas Khanna shared his own transformative experience. “I once came across a dessert that completely changed my perspective. I had never seen so many forms of sugar showcased in one dish. It was during a competition in New York, and it left a lasting impression on me.That’s your challenge today—On Cloud 9.”

The intricate dish left everyone in awe. A stunning matcha cheesecake adorned with elaborate sugar work and a delicate sugar cloud, it truly pushed the contestants to showcase their best culinary skills as they were given no recipe to create the dish. With the finale on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher.