The grand finale of Celebrity MasterChef went on air with a lot of excitement, declaring well-known TV actor Gaurav Khanna as the winner of the first season of the show. Hosted by Farah Khan and judged by renowned chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, the finale saw the top five contestants — Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash, Nikki Tamboli, Faisal Shaikh, and Rajiv Adatia — compete with each other to win the golden apron.
Gaurav, known for his role as Anuj in daily drama Anupamaa, emerged victorious, taking home the coveted trophy and donning the official chef’s coat. Nikki Tamboli secured the second position, while Tejasswi Prakash came in third. Although Faisal Shaikh and Rajiv Adatia were among the final contestants, they were unable to make it to the top three.
The finale was graced by a special appearance from celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, adding to the grandeur of the evening. Tejasswi’s boyfriend and actor Karan Kundrra was also present to support her during the final challenge.
Gaurav’s Journey: From criticism to victory
Gaurav’s journey on the show was not without its own set of problems. In the very first episode itself, Farah Khan had labeled one of his preparations as inedible. But he bounced back with innovation and creativity and received praise from the judges in the subsequent weeks.
Despite being color-blind, Gaurav never let the condition become a hurdle, consistently impressing judges with his presentation and flavors. His equation with fellow contestant Nikki Tamboli was also a major talking point in the show, as the two were often seen arguing in the kitchen.
The show that served it all
Throughout its run, Celebrity MasterChef featured a mix of cooking talent, drama, and celebrity glamour. The contestants, including popular names like Ayesha Jhulka, Abhijeet Sawant, Dipika Kakar, Usha Nadkarni, Chandan Prabhakar, Kabita Singh, and Archana Gautam, showcased their culinary skills, taking on challenging tasks and earning both applause and tough feedback from the expert panel.
The season wasn’t without controversy either. Gaurav Khanna faced criticism online after a dessert he created was accused of being copied from a Japanese chef. However, judge Vikas Khanna defended him, dismissing the allegations and praising Gaurav’s originality.
With strong performances, emotional moments, and dramatic showdowns, the first season of Celebrity MasterChef wrapped up on a high note, with Gaurav Khanna proving that he’s just as talented in the kitchen as he is on screen.
