Elvish Yadav on winning Laughter Chefs: “Never planned it, Just lived the moment”

The kitchen that had India laughing, cheering, and cooking along has finally served its last course this season, but not before dishing out a grand finale that had every flavour of fun, drama and delight. COLORS’ ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’, the nation's beloved dinnertainment extravaganza, wrapped up a blockbuster Season 2 with fanfare and the dynamic duo, Karan Kundrra and Elvish Yadav, lifting the winners' trophy.

This season was a rollercoaster that refused to stick to the recipe. With surprise entries, mid-season curveballs, and a wild swing from laugh-out-loud mayhem to heartfelt emotion, every episode was a new flavour bomb. Ready to turn every situation into comedy gold, Krushna Abhishek brought his Midas touch to the laugh riot. Sudesh Lehri belted out his old-school comedy with his one-liners sharp enough to slice through any chaos. Aly Goni’s return stirred the pot with fresh, infectious energy, while Nia Sharma’s re-entry sparked a comic chemistry with Sudesh, leaving fans in splits. Rubina Dilaik emanated the big queen energy and Vicky-Ankita's nok-jhok became a running gag. From Holi madness and Bollywood avatars to a touching Mother’s Day special and a full masala Media episode, the season served a smorgasbord of dinnertainment. With Bharti Singh’s signature humour and Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi’s flavourful wisdom, the show dished out weekly doses of laughter, love, and surprises.

Sometimes, the best partnerships aren't planned, they're pure instinct. And that's exactly what the winners of the show brought to the table. A blend of spice met swagger, Karan and Elvish raised the bar of cooking on the show. Their Mexican basket trio was so flawless that Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi saluted them mid-episode, a first in the show’s history! Dropping witty one-liners, Elvish went from a rookie chef to a proficient one, ecstatic to be sharing a victorious hug with his partner, giving off bhai-bond goals! With Karan stealing the spotlight practicing yoga to Elvish initiating cheeky banter, the duo cooked up a storm of entertainment, earning the most golden stars.

Karan Kundrra, reflecting on his victory said, “Coming back for Season 2 turned out to be one of the most special experiences I’ve had in a long time. There was a kind of ease on this set that’s hard to describe - no pressure, no overthinking, just people genuinely enjoying themselves. I felt like I was returning to a family that missed me. . I joined mid-season, had zero prep, and suddenly I was in this high-pressure kitchen with Elvish, who operates on pure instinct and jugaad, and somehow, it just clicked. What’s precious to me is that this journey with all its fun, flaws, and flavour sends a simple but powerful message: that everyone can cook, and everyone should. Because food isn’t about perfection, it’s about connection.”

Elvish Yadav on wrapping up the season with a win shared, “When I entered Laughter Chefs, I thought it would be a fun break - a few laughs, some kitchen disasters, and then back to regular life. But this show had other plans. From the very first week, it pulled me into its vibe. And when Karan and I teamed up, it was an instant vibe match. We never overplanned, we just showed up, had fun, and stayed real. Kitchen was a new territory for me, but this journey taught me so much. I now have a very different appreciation and respect for those who cook regularly. What stands out for me is that my mom got to witness all of it: the mistakes, the growth, the final win.”`