Bigg Boss 19 contestant and MasterChef India winner Gaurav Khanna finds himself at the center of a heated debate after refusing to cook for housemates.
Published: August 31, 2025 1:55 PM IST
In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav Khanna surprised viewers by refusing to take up cooking responsibilities. When captain Kunika Sadanand suggested his name for the kitchen, the actor firmly declined, saying he cannot cook Indian food. He added, “I am here to win, not to cook. Everyone has their democratic right, and I am voicing mine.”
Why are fans calling out his MasterChef win?
The backlash stems from Gaurav’s recent victory on Celebrity MasterChef India. Viewers questioned how someone who claimed the trophy for culinary skills could refuse to cook in the Bigg Boss house. Many accused him of double standards, sparking a wave of trolling across social media.
What was Gaurav’s team’s clarification?
Breaking the silence, his team issued a note on X (formerly Twitter), stressing that MasterChef and Bigg Boss are very different setups. “In MasterChef, Gaurav worked under guidance where one plated dish had to be prepared with finesse. In Bigg Boss, it’s about cooking daily meals for many without supervision,” the statement read.
They further revealed that Gaurav had never cooked before entering MasterChef. “The show was about learning, adapting, and performing under pressure. Winning the title was his determination, not prior skill,” they explained.
Let’s be clear MasterChef and Bigg Boss cooking aren’t the same. At MasterChef, #GauravKhanna worked with guidance, preparing one plated dish with finesse. In #BiggBoss, it’s about cooking for people, daily meals, and no supervision.
Before Celebrity MasterChef, #GauravKhanna…
— Gaurav Khanna (@iamgauravkhanna) August 30, 2025
What did they say about the trolling?
Responding to the criticism, the team urged fans not to judge him harshly based on one remark about Indian cuisine. “He earned respect by pushing himself in MasterChef. Judging him now on a different platform is unfair. We stand by him,” the note concluded.
Who else is part of Bigg Boss 19?
This season features a mix of familiar names from music, television, and social media. Contestants include Amall Mallik, Awez Darbar, Ashnoor Kaur, Mridul Tiwari, Nagma Mirajkar, Kunika Sadanand, Baseer Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Tanya Mittal, Zeeshan Qadri, Nehal Chudasama, Natalia Janoszek, Pranit More, Farhana Bhatt, and Neelam Giri.
With Gaurav refusing kitchen duties, it remains to be seen how his journey unfolds in a house where food, emotions, and drama often collide.
Highlights
- Gaurav Khanna trolled for refusing kitchen duty in Bigg Boss 19.
- His team clarified the difference between MasterChef and Bigg Boss cooking.
- Actor insists he is in the show to compete, not to cook daily meals.
