Gaurav Khanna wins Celebrity MasterChef, Nikki Tamboli emerges as first runner up

ANI April 12, 2025 301 views

Actor Gaurav Khanna has been crowned the winner of the first Celebrity MasterChef competition, defeating fellow contestants including Nikki Tamboli. He was awarded the golden trophy, over Rs 20 lakh prize money, and received high praise from renowned chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor during the emotional finale. The competition, judged by culinary experts Farah Khan, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar, showcased the cooking talents of several TV celebrities. Khanna's victory marks a significant milestone in his entertainment career, demonstrating skills beyond acting.

"Ab tak shayad emotions se bhag kar yahan tak pahuche ho. Aaj se zindagi shuru karo, emotions se jud ke" - Sanjeev Kapoor
Mumbai, April 11: The results of Celebrity MasterChef are out and actor Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner.

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Gaurav Khanna crowned first Celebrity MasterChef winner

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Nikki Tamboli emerges as first runner-up

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Judges included Farah Khan and Vikas Khanna

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Emotional finale marks culinary achievement

He was awarded the golden Celebrity MasterChef trophy, over Rs 20 lakh prize money and the coveted chef's coat. With his culinary skills, he managed to win everyone's hearts throughout the show and ultimately the finale round.

Announcing the results, Sony Entertainment Television on Instagram wrote, " From the TV screen to the MasterChef title, Gaurav Khanna has done it all! Announcing India's first Celebrity MasterChef winner!"

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While Nikki Tamboli came in as the first runner-up, Tejasswi Prakash was declared the second runner-up.

The show was judged by Farah Khan, Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar. During the finale round, renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor marked his special appearance.

During the finale episode, Gaurav even got emotional when chefs praised him for his dish. Farah, Sanjeev Kapoor and Ranveer Brar hugged him and lauded him.

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"Ab tak shayad emotions se bhag kar yahan tak pahuche ho. Aaj se zindagi shuru karo, emotions se jud ke," Sanjeev Kapoor told Gaurav.

Besides Gaurav, Nikki and Tejasswi, the Celebrity MasterChef featured contestants like Dipika Kakar Ibrahim, Abhijeet Sawant, Rajiv Adatia, Faisal Shaikh, and Usha Nadkarni among others.

Reader Comments

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Priya S.
So happy for Gaurav! He truly deserved this win. His passion for cooking really shone through every episode 👏 The way he got emotional in the finale was so genuine - you could tell how much this meant to him!
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Rahul K.
Honestly thought Nikki would take it home - her flavors were always on point! But congrats to Gaurav, he did amazing in the finale. That dessert looked incredible!
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Sunita M.
I loved watching all the contestants grow through the competition! The judges' feedback was so constructive. Though I wish they'd shown more of the actual cooking process rather than just the drama moments.
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Arjun P.
Sanjeev Kapoor's advice to Gaurav was so touching! "Aaj se zindagi shuru karo" - what beautiful words ❤️ This season was full of such heartwarming moments. Can't wait for next season!
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Neha T.
Tejasswi was my favorite from the start! She may have come third but she showed so much improvement week after week. That girl can COOK! 🔥
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Vikram J.
The judging panel was perfect - Farah's humor, Vikas's expertise and Ranveer's technical knowledge balanced each other so well. Best MasterChef season yet!

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