
Gaurav Khanna Clarifies Allegations of Imitation on Celebrity Masterchef: "Shah Rukh Khan's Influence is Strong..."
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Actor Gaurav Khanna has been named the winner of Celebrity MasterChef. However, he faced significant backlash in the past for allegedly imitating the dessert of Swiss chef Dives Josh. Recently, the actor addressed the controversy, providing his perspective on the matter.
Gaurav Khanna reacts
Gaurav reflected on the controversy surrounding him during a podcast with Siddharth Kannan, where accusations were directed at him.
When questioned about the criticism he faced for allegedly replicating a dish, Gaurav responded, “Copy? I conduct research, and whenever I come across something appealing or intriguing… for instance, in the context of films, I recall an interview where it was mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan is said to emulate Dilip Kumar. Long ago, I also heard that Amitabh Bachchan has done the same. Additionally, I learned that Raj Kapoor was known to emulate Charlie Chaplin. So, does this imitation diminish the worth of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Bachchan, or Shah Rukh Khan? Ultimately, it is up to people to voice their opinions.”
He expressed his appreciation for Chef Vikas Khanna, who provided a strong defense on his behalf.
Gaurav continued, “I consider myself an ordinary individual who has been cooking for just three months. Vikas Khanna addressed this matter so effectively. So, when Dronacharya has already provided the answer, why should Arjun respond? I prefer to let my work speak for itself, and my achievements, including winning MasterChef, reflect my dedication. I am immensely proud of this accomplishment, as it is my first reality show, something I never anticipated.”
Gaurav wins the reality show
Earlier this month, Gaurav was declared the champion of the inaugural season of Sony TV’s Celebrity MasterChef, with Nikki Tamboli finishing in second place and Tejasswi Prakash in third.
Throughout his participation in the competition, Gaurav faced allegations of imitating Swiss chef Dives Josh’s dessert. However, chef Vikas Khanna, who appreciated Gaurav's dessert, defended him against the online criticism. Gaurav was specifically targeted for allegedly replicating a dessert known as Honey Dripping Dessert.
In response to the claims, the Swiss chef addressed the situation by sharing a promotional clip on his Instagram stories, accompanied by the comment, “well done, so creative…(tongue out emoji).”
Vikas Khanna also came to Gaurav's defense amid the backlash, expressing his support in the ongoing online dispute. He shared a segment from the show on his Instagram, stating, “It is rare to witness Culinary Greatness like this. I must acknowledge that this year’s MasterChef set a new benchmark for us. I wish all the celebrity contestants the very best.” Farah Khan, the show's host, added her endorsement with a comment, “Truly (fire emoji).”
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