Celebrity MasterChef is a highly popular cooking reality series. The program is hosted by Farah Khan and showcases the culinary skills of renowned chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar. It is broadcast on Sony TV and available for streaming on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium). As contestants strive to prepare exceptional dishes, actress Dipika Kakar, known for her role in Sasural Simar Ka, has withdrawn from the competition, citing significant shoulder pain as her reason for leaving. There is speculation about whether Shiv Thakare from Bigg Boss 16 will take her place. Continue reading for more details.

Shiv Thakare to replace Dipika Kakar in Celebrity MasterChef?

Dipika Kakar emerged as one of the most formidable participants in Celebrity MasterChef India. Nevertheless, the actress has announced her decision to withdraw from the cooking competition midway, citing health concerns.

As reported by India Forums, Shiv Thakare, a contestant from Bigg Boss 16, is poised to take Dipika's place as a wild card entrant. However, official confirmation regarding this change has yet to be received.

Dipika Kakar drops video regarding quitting Celebrity MasterChef

On her YouTube channel, Kakar disclosed that she had received a diagnosis related to her lymph nodes, which were the source of her discomfort.

She made the decision to leave the show in order to prioritize her health. "During the festivities celebrated by the contestants last week, I began to experience pain in my shoulder. From the moment I arrived on set, I was troubled by shoulder pain, and the production team promptly took me to the hospital," she explained.

Dipika Kakar shares exciting update for fans

At the conclusion of the video, the actress expressed that Celebrity MasterChef India will forever be significant to her, as it represented her return to television. Dipika also reassured her fans that she will soon return with an engaging new daily soap.

Additionally, Dipika disclosed that the episode featuring Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal marked her final day on set. She managed to complete the filming despite experiencing discomfort.

In the video, Dipika extended her gratitude to the show's producers and the judges, including chefs Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, and Farah Khan, for their unwavering support.

The culinary program, Celebrity MasterChef, is broadcast on Sony TV and SonyLIV from Monday to Friday at 8 pm. It is also available for viewing with an OTTplay Premium subscription.