Celebrity Masterchef winner Gaurav Khanna recalls finishing off his tiffin box in the bus; says ‘After that I would eat everyone else’s tiffin’

Celebrity MasterChef is known not only for its culinary challenges but also for the heartwarming memories it stirs in its contestants. In a recent episode, Chef Vikas Khanna kicked off a light-hearted competition to decide who would be his sous chef for a special masterclass focused on preparing healthy dishes for children. This fun game quickly turned nostalgic, as stars opened up about their childhood lunchbox memories.
Celebrity MasterChef winnerGaurav Khannatook a walk down memory lane, revealing a hilarious and relatable habit from his school days. “I would finish off my tiffin right inside the bus,” he laughed. “By the time first or second period started, I’d be hungry again. So I would turn to my friends and start eating from their tiffins. No one ever said no. Everyone knew that if I was around, their lunch wasn’t safe!” He fondly added, “My favorite lunch was triangle-shaped parathas with dry aloo, pickle, and some snacks.”

Fellow contestant and singer Abhijeet Sawant shared his own quirky school-time tradition. “We used to travel by bus, and during the ride, we’d play this game of counting yellow taxis. The one who spotted the most would have to share his tiffin. It was silly, but it made the ride so much fun!”
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Actress Nikki Tamboli brought her own flavor to the conversation with a funny anecdote. “As kids, we hated veggies. But my school had this strict rule—if you didn’t finish your tiffin, you could be suspended! So my mom used to wake up at 4 AM just to pack biryani, aloo, and samosas—anything I liked so I’d eat it.”

The episode was a beautiful reminder of how food ties back to our fondest childhood memories—and brings us all a little closer.