Celebrity MasterChef: Gaurav Khanna wins show after intense face-off against top 4 contestants; DEETS inside

Gaurav Khanna emerges as the winner of Celebrity MasterChef Season 1, beating four strong finalists in a thrilling finale. Catch all the exciting details inside!

Updated on Apr 11, 2025  |  10:49 PM IST |  262K
Celebrity MasterChef: Gaurav Khanna wins show after intense face-off against top 4 contestants; DEETS inside
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The curtain has closed on the first season of Celebrity MasterChef, but with a great grand finale! After weeks of mouth-watering dishes and high-stakes culinary drama, the much-awaited trophy has been won by none other than Gaurav Khanna.

Yes, you heard that right! Gaurav Khanna lifted the most awaited Celebrity MasterChef trophy after an intense culinary journey. The popular TV actor not only took home the title but also won a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh, along with premium kitchen appliances. 

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While presenting his final signature dish, he got emotional recalling his journey from Kanpur, leaving everyone present there emotional. The judges hugged him. The show, which began airing on January 27, 2025, ended with its grand finale on April 11.

Meanwhile, Nikki Tamboli was announced as the first runner-up, while Tejasswi Prakash secured the position of the second runner-up.

From mastering tricky techniques to making the now-viral honeycomb pavlova, the actor's growth on the show has been truly inspiring. He turned every challenge into an opportunity and proved he's not just a wonderful actor but brilliant in the kitchen as well. Gaurav, who was already a household name after starring in the hit show Anupamaa, has a huge fan base, and the show has only grown with it.

Over two months, the show served as a beautiful rollercoaster of emotion, drama, and unexpected moments. The grand finale featured celebrated Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as he judged the finalists' culinary creations. Each finalist put their best foot forward to win the show. 

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Apart from Gaurav, Tejasswi Prakash, and Nikki Tamboli, the other two finalists were Faisal Shaikh and Rajiv Adatia. Other participants who were part of the show included Ayesha Jhulka, Abhijeet Sawant, Usha Nadkarni, Archana Gautam, Chandan Prabhakar, Kabita Singh, and Dipika Kakar.

Celebrity MasterChef was hosted by the ever-entertaining Farah Khan, while well-known chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar judged the show, bringing their expertise to the judges' table. 

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