Rajiv Adatia On Joining MasterChef India: ‘Cooking Is Therapeutic’ – News18

Last Updated:December 24, 2024, 10:47 IST

The latest promos suggest the cooking reality show will be hosted by Farah Khan and judged by celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna.

Rajiv Adatia gained fame from Bigg Boss 15. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Rajiv Adatia, known for his stint in Bigg Boss 15, is all set to return to television. He is preparing to take on a new challenge as a participant in the forthcoming season of MasterChef India. The show is taking on a new twist this season by adding celebrities as contestants and Rajiv is ready to wow the audience with his cooking abilities. The latest promos suggest the cooking reality show will be hosted by Farah Khan and judged by celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna.

Sharing his excitement about being part of this one-of-a-kind show, Rajiv Adatia told Etimes, “It’s truly an honour to be invited to participate in Celebrity MasterChef. I’m thrilled to join the show, especially since cooking is something I deeply enjoy and find therapeutic. Many have already seen me cook on Bigg Boss, but this is an entirely new and exciting experience. MasterChef is a globally renowned show and being part of it is a dream come true.” He further added, The cast is great and the judges and host are also quite renowned. Rajiv mentioned the entire crew creates such a beautiful atmosphere and it is a lovely place to work.

Rajiv also talked about his comeback on television and stated, “I couldn’t be more thrilled to return to television after a year. I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity and I believe this project is perfect for me. I’m so excited to be back, ready to entertain everyone and make them smile. I can’t wait for viewers to see my cooking and enjoy the journey with me.” He added that bringing joy and laughter to even one person is rewarding and if he can do that, he will feel accomplished. He is also confident that this show will be a great watch for everyone.

This season’s confirmed celebrity contestants are Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna, Dipika Kakar, Archana Gautam, Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu, Usha Nadkarni and Chandan Prabhakar, among others. Masterchef Celebrity will air on Sony Entertainment Television.