Gaurav Khanna Clears the Air on Copying Allegations in MasterChef India Finale with Subtle Yet Strong Response

The finale of Celebrity MasterChef India was more than just a cooking battle—it turned into a heartfelt moment of truth for actor Gaurav Khanna. The grand finale saw the top five celebrities put their best dishes forward, but it was Gaurav who walked away with the winning title. However, his victory didn’t come without whispers of controversy.

A few days before the finale, social media was buzzing with claims that Gaurav had copied a dessert idea from a Swiss chef. While fans waited to see if he would respond, the actor chose a quiet but powerful way to address the situation—through his dish and his words.

During the finale, an emotional Gaurav presented his final plate and said, “As an actor, mein aaj tak camera mein roya nai. Mera pehla reality show hai aur mein hamesha sochta tha ki reality show mein na kuch real nai hota. Par mein galat tha. Iss show mein sirf reality hi hai. Competitions, starting low, accusations… I've just put everything there. Sab meine plate mein daal diya. The last.”

His statement hit home. It wasn’t just a dessert—it was his journey on a plate. With tears in his eyes, he opened up about the challenges, the backlash, and how much the experience meant to him.

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, present for the finale, responded with a touching message, “Ab tak shayad emotions se bhag kar yahan tak pohche ho. Aaj se zindagi shuru karo, emotions se jud ke.” The judges embraced Gaurav, showing their full support.

Despite the negativity surrounding the plagiarism talks, Gaurav’s final dish stood tall. It wasn’t just delicious—it was full of emotion and elegance. The plating was spot on, and the flavours impressed everyone at the table, especially Sanjeev Kapoor.

In the final results, Nikki Tamboli bagged the first runner-up spot, and Tejasswi Prakash came in third. Faisal Shaikh and Rajiv Adatia were also among the top five. But it was Gaurav’s heartfelt gesture that stole the limelight and proved—sometimes, silence speaks the loudest.