Nikki Tamboli and Usha Nadkarni open up about joining Celebrity MasterChef along with Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna and others

With Farah Khan as the host, the show will feature celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna as the strict judges.

January 2, 2025 - 2:55 PM IST

This new year, prepare for a thrilling cooking competition on Sony Entertainment Television with Celebrity MasterChef – Ab Unn Sabki Seeti Bajegi! The show features a fantastic group of celebrity contestants eager to showcase their cooking abilities and prove their culinary worth. Recently sparking much excitement among audiences, the channel dropped a promo sharing a glimpse of the celebrities who will be a part of this tough competition and among them were actress Usha Nadkarni and social media personality and reality TV star Nikki Tamboli.

Nikki Tamboli and Usha Nadkarni open up about joining Celebrity MasterChef along with Tejasswi Prakash, Gaurav Khanna and others

Well, readers will also be aware that the two of them are all things sugar and spice and promise to add some unexpected twists to the show. Nikki's bold personality promises daring dishes and dramatic kitchen moments, while Usha ji’s decades of experience suggest a blend of wisdom and surprising spice. Their presence, alongside other celebrities, is expected to create a clash of generations and culinary styles.

Reality TV star Nikki Tamboli opens up about joining the show

Nikki asserts that she is ready to become a cooking star! The actress insists that her brave personality combined with her love to compete will add the tadka to this cooking reality show and this time, she is in it to win her father’s mark of approval! Sharing her excitement, she said, "I've always been the rebellious one, but I believe that being true to myself is the greatest recipe for happiness. I have made choices that don't necessarily align with my father's expectations but signing up for Celebrity MasterChef has brought a smile to his face, and for that, I'm grateful. Food has a way of bridging gaps and soothing wounds. I'm hoping that through this experience, I can showcase my culinary skills and also make my family proud.”

Usha Nadkarni cannot contain her excitement as she joins this reality show

On the other hand, Usha Nadkarni, at 78, showcases her infectious energy as she is approaching this culinary adventure with the same grace and enthusiasm that has made her a beloved figure in the industry. Expressing her enthusiasm, Usha said, "At my age, I thought I'd done it all, but life has a way of serving up new surprises. After decades of entertaining audiences, I'm trading in my stage/screen presence for a spot in the kitchen. I've always loved cooking, and now I get to share that passion with the world. As the oldest contestant on MasterChef India, I'm ready to show these young ones that experience, and wisdom can be just as valuable as youthful energy. Bring on the challenges, I'm ready to dish it out!"

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With Farah Khan as the host and celebrity Chef Judges Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, Celebrity MasterChef launches soon on Sony Entertainment Television.

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In the promo, that was unveiled, audiences received a glimpse of other participants on the show which included Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash, Archana Gautam, Abhijeet Sawant, Dipika Kakkar, Rajiv Adatia, Faisu, among others.

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