It’s been quite the ride on Celebrity MasterChef, and now, as the grand finale week kicks in, emotions are running high. The show, which marked its debut season with star-studded charm, has already carved a special place in viewers’ hearts. With Farah Khan steering the ship as host and culinary icons Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna serving as judges, the journey has been nothing short of a visual and emotional feast.
The top five — Gaurav Khanna, Faisal Shaikh, Nikki Tamboli, Tejasswi Prakash, and Rajiv Adatia — are in the final leg of the competition. But in the latest episode, it wasn’t just the food that stole the spotlight — it was friendship, kindness, and the unspoken bond of brotherhood.
In a challenge that pushed all boundaries — requiring the contestants to prepare six different dishes with close to 150 elements — it was Faisal who took home the win. His presentation, flavours, and execution clearly impressed the judges. But what left viewers touched wasn’t just his victory — it was how Rajiv Adatia quietly stole the show by showing what true support looks like.
Rajiv, always the warm soul in the room, noticed Gaurav Khanna struggling — being colour blind, Gaurav found it difficult to identify ingredients. Without hesitation, Rajiv stepped in to help. And that wasn’t all. He also offered support to Faisal Shaikh, even though they were all competing against each other. It wasn’t about the prize for Rajiv — it was about being human.
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Celebrity Masterchef: Gaurav Khanna battles colour blindness challenge while crafting complex 22-element dish 'Shadras' in the finale weekSocial media was flooded with love. One fan wrote, “Rajiv is very sweet, he helped both Gaurav & Faisu. And shout out to Chef Ranveer for helping everyone too!” Another added, “In a competition, it’s rare to see this kind of warmth. Rajiv, you’re a gem.”
Rajiv says, “I thought my dish was really good! Looked fab on TV! Well done Faisu!! People thanking me for helping Gaurav and Faisu — bhai hai dono! Success is better when it’s shared! If they win, I win! That goes for all of us!! #CelebrityMasterChef”
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Celebrity Masterchef Winner: Gaurav Khanna lifts the trophy and takes home Rs 20 lakh prize moneyThough Rajiv’s dish was placed third, he walked away with something far more valuable — the audience’s love and respect. Tejasswi’s dish, though ambitious, didn’t quite land as expected, and Nikki’s effort fell a bit short too. Gaurav, even with an advantage, couldn’t match Faisal’s finesse.
Still, what this episode proved is that Celebrity MasterChef isn’t just about food. It’s about flavour, friendship, and fierce spirit. And as the finale draws closer, fans are watching not just to see who wins the title — but to witness the beautiful journey these stars have shared.
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