Rajiv Adatia defends Bigg Boss 19’s Gaurav Khanna against trolls: Winning MasterChef doesn’t make you a Bigg Boss chef

The ongoing drama inside the Bigg Boss 19 house has sparked fresh debates among fans after actor Gaurav Khanna openly admitted that he cannot cook Indian food. His revelation didn’t sit well with many viewers, especially since he had previously won Celebrity MasterChef.

However, his close friend Rajiv Adatia has now come out in support of him, urging people not to confuse the two situations. “Winning Celebrity MasterChef and cooking for 20–25 people daily in Bigg Boss are two very different things,” Rajiv clarified.Defending Gaurav’s journey, Rajiv added, “When he entered Celebrity MasterChef, he was not a professional cook. In fact, during our two weeks of training, he spent hours in the kitchen perfecting his dishes.

His strength was desserts and plating, he’s an artist, so presentation came naturally to him. But cooking for masses is an entirely different skill. Just because you win MasterChef doesn’t mean you’re suddenly a restaurant chef.

”Rajiv also highlighted how Gaurav’s growth on Celebrity MasterChef was more about learning and transformation rather than professional-level cooking. “He showed progression from a non-cook to someone who could put together strong dishes.

That’s what the show was about. But in Bigg Boss, everyday Indian food for 20 people is another world,” he said.Concluding his defense, Rajiv remarked, “It’s actually good he isn’t cooking inside the house. If it were desserts, he’d excel. People need to understand the difference.”In the recent episode, house captain Kunickaa Sadanand suggested Gaurav should take up cooking duties. However, he declined, saying, “I have come here for a reason, to win and not to cook.

Everyone here has a democracy, I also have one, and I will keep my point.” He even revealed that his contract clearly mentioned he would not cook.Amid the trolling, Khanna’s team also released a statement on X, clarifying: “Let’s be clear — MasterChef and Bigg Boss cooking aren’t the same. At MasterChef, Gaurav worked with guidance, preparing one plated dish with finesse. In Bigg Boss, it’s about cooking daily meals for people, with no supervision.”