Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna gets trolled for refusing to cook despite winning Celebrity MasterChef

Former Anupamaa actor Gaurav Khanna, currently seen on Bigg Boss 19, has been facing online trolling after refusing to cook food for fellow contestants. The criticism grew stronger after social media users pointed out that he had recently won the latest season of Celebrity MasterChef India.In the latest episode, when house captain Kunickaa Sadanand suggested that he take up cooking duties, Khanna declined, stating that he cannot cook Indian food. He further added, “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 mentioned that he had it written in his contract that he would not cook. This did not sit well with fans, as Khanna had won Celebrity MasterChef.Following the backlash, Khanna’s team issued an official statement on X to clarify the matter. The note read: “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.”The team further highlighted that before participating in Celebrity MasterChef India, Khanna had never cooked at all. “The show was about learning, adapting, and performing under immense pressure. Winning that title was about determination, not prior skill,” the statement explained. Addressing the trolling, the team concluded: “Judging him today on the basis of one statement about Indian food is unfair. We stand by you, #GK.”