Celebrity MasterChef: When judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Farah Khan refused to taste Usha Nadkarni’s dish

Celebrity MasterChef has been winning hearts with its entertaining episodes. One of the episode of Celebrity MasterChef that aired in early 2025, that fans still can’t forget was when veteran actress Usha Nadkarni faced a challenging moment by judges Farah Khan, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar. The judges had declined to taste her dish due to concerns about its preparation.
During the episode, the veteran actress presented her version of fried chicken to the chefs as well as judge Farah Khan. Upon checking the dish, Chef Ranveer Brar observed that the dish was not fully cooked. Expressing his concerns, he remarked, “Pura kachha hain, hum khayenge toh bimar ho jayenge,” highlighting the potential health risks of consuming it. This made Usha extremely sad and she expressed the same on the show.
Farah Khan criticised Usha and denied to taste the dish as well. She then expressed the importance of attentiveness in the kitchen. She noted that when professional chefs offer guidance, it’s crucial to listen and apply their advice while preparing any dish. Usha acknowledged her oversight but mentioned that she had checked the chicken by poking it with a knife. Farah then responded by pointing out that sometimes, Usha might not be fully attentive to the instructions provided.
Theo’s particular incident sparked discussions among the fans. Netizens on the Internet discussed about how the contestants face high-pressure cooking competitions. While many appreciated the judges’ commitment to food safety and their constructive feedback, while others empathized with Usha, acknowledging the difficulties of performing under scrutiny.
The show in nearing the grand finale and it’s important to serve a reminder of the importance of food safety and the need for contestants to remain attentive to the given feedbacks. The veteran actress then experience underscored the challenges inherent in culinary competitions and highlighted the learning opportunities they present for all participants.
Usha Nadkarni has shared some extremely emotional moments on the show. Her son had also shared how she has been a backing for him and always taken care of him and his needs.