The much-awaited television show Celebrity MasterChef has finally premiered this week, bringing an exciting culinary battle to the screen. Well-known television personalities such as
Tejasswi Prakash, Rajiv Adatia, Nikki Tamboli, and several others are showcasing their cooking talents on the show. In the recent episode, the contestants were seen taking on the challenge of recreating a dish by renowned Chef Vikas Khanna.
In an earlier episode of Celebrity MasterChef India,
Dipika Kakar became the first contestant to win the coveted immunity pin.
For the immunity pin challenge, Dipika Kakar, Tejasswi Prakash, Nikki Tamboli, Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia, and Gaurav Khanna competed against each other. Their task was to recreate Chef Vikas Khanna’s signature dish, Brahmand. The contestants were given a total of two hours to complete their preparation.
It was quite a tough challenge for the contestants but all of them were seen giving their best. After two hours, the judges began tasting each contestant's dish. Among all, Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash, and Dipika Kakar impressed them the most. Ultimately, Vikas Khanna,
Farah Khan, and
Ranveer Brar declared Dipika Kakar as the winner of the challenge.
The Sasural Simar Ka actress was awarded the coveted immunity pin, which she can use at any point in the competition. Winning Celebrity MasterChef’s first immunity pin filled Dipika Kakar with immense pride. Her fellow contestants joined in to congratulate her on the well-deserved victory.
Earlier, in an exclusive conversation with Times of India TV, Dipika talked about being a part of the show, "I am having a great time shooting for the show. I have been a viewer of this show for a long time and I’ve been a fan. I never imagined that one day I’ll get a chance to be a part of this show as a contestant. This is almost like a fan moment for me. It is very difficult for me and cooking food as per the parameters, taste, and keeping the presentation and everything in mind is a big challenge."
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