Celebrity MasterChef is one of the most talked-about shows on Indian TV right now. Following the massive success of Bigg Boss 18, viewers have finally found a show that offers them an interesting blend of high-voltage drama, fierce competition and recipes to whip up luscious dishes. Yes, it is clearly the new source of entertainment on the small screen. For the unversed, the judging panel features Farah Khan, Chef Vikas Khanna, and Chef Ranveer Brar. Celebrities who have been roped in as contestants in the show include several popular names from the TV industry including Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash, Nikki Tamboli, Archana Gautam, Usha Nadkarni, Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia, and more.

What if we tell you a popular TV star was also offered the show? This actress is known for her amazing performance in equally popular show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. No, we are not talking about Dayaben. Instead, it is Babita Iyer, played by actress Munmun Dutta. As per the reports, Munmun was offered Celebrity MasterChef, but she rejected it. Wondering why? Keep reading further.

As reported by the Times of India, the makers had approached Munmun Dutta with an offer to be a part of the show. Munmun is known for her passion for food and amazing culinary skills. She was an apt participant for the cooking show. However, the actress had to reject the offer because of other commitments and her show’s schedule. The actress realised that juggling the cooking show and her other projects would be challenging.

Meanwhile, Celebrity MasterChef has had an exciting week. From peddling to get enough gas for their team members to cook to excelling in the pasta dishes – the judges threw some unexpected challenges at the contestants. Along with cooking, we also see some arguments between the contestants, especially during group tasks. It would be interesting to see who will win the show!

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