Rajiv Adatia has come forward to defend Gaurav Khanna after the actor was trolled for admitting on Bigg Boss that he does not know how to cook Indian food. Addressing the ongoing chatter, Rajiv clarified that people are confusing two very different scenarios. “Winning Celebrity MasterChef and cooking for 20–25 people daily in Bigg Boss are two very different things,” Rajiv explained.

Rajiv comes out in support

Speaking about Gaurav, 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 the masses is an entirely different skill. Just because you win MasterChef doesn’t mean you’re suddenly a restaurant chef.”

Rajiv also pointed out that Gaurav’s growth in Celebrity MasterChef was remarkable: “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, every day Indian food for 20 people is another world.”