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Celebrity MasterChef: From Rajiv Adatia opening up about his dad’s demise to Nikki Tamboli’s strained relationship with her father: Top emotional moments

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 27, 2025, 16:30 IST
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Celebrity MasterChef: From Rajiv Adatia opening up about his dad’s demise to Nikki Tamboli’s strained relationship with her father: Top emotional moments

Celebrity MasterChef is inching closer to the grand finale with fans rooting for their favourites. A new promo of the show is out that showcased how Rajiv recalled his dad’s demise and broke down emotionally. Usha Nadkarni’s recent eviction left the fans emotional as well. Here’s a look at some of the top emotional moments from the show:-

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Archana Gautam on her breakup

Archana Gautam opened up about her recent breakup, breaking down in tears as she shared her heartbreak. Farah Khan then supported her, harshly criticizing her ex, while Chef Ranveer Brar consoled her, encouraging her to stay strong. This heartfelt disclosure moved fans and judges, sparking massive support online for Archana’s bravery and resilience.

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Usha Nadkarni’s emotional remembrance of her brother

One more emotional moment involves Usha Nadkarni, when she cried on the show while recalling the sudden demise of her younger brother. The actress even shared how her work commitments often kept her away from family celebrations, and the loss of her brother left a significant void in her life.


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Usha Nadkarni’s emotional remembrance of her brother

One more emotional moment involves Usha Nadkarni, when she cried on the show while recalling the sudden demise of her younger brother. The actress even shared how her work commitments often kept her away from family celebrations, and the loss of her brother left a significant void in her life.


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Dipika Kakar shares emotional moments of her pregnancy

Dipika Kakar, who had to make an exit from the show after an injury became emotional while recalling the unwavering support of her house-help, Dharam Dada, during her emergency hospital visit for delivery. The actress expressed deep gratitude for his presence and assistance during that crucial time, emphasizing the profound bonds formed beyond traditional family ties.

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Usha Nadkarni’s emotional eviction

Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni’s recent eviction from Celebrity MasterChef was an emotional moment for not just all the contestants but also the fans. It deeply affected both contestants and viewers. Known for her warmth and culinary passion, the actress’ departure just before the semi-finals left many extremely emotional. Fellow contestant Mr. Faisu was particularly distraught, blaming himself for her elimination after advising her on ingredient choices during the challenge. He expressed his guilt, saying, “I feel guilty that I asked her to pick the other batch of ingredients. I feel she is getting evicted because of me.”

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Nikki’s strained relationship with her father

Nikki Tamboli, known for her acting career, is now showcasing her culinary skills on the cooking based reality show. In a recent promo, she opened up about her real name, Nikita Tamboli, and shared personal insights into her relationship with her father and her journey on the show. Known for her captivating presence, Nikki confidently states, “Camera mere vajese shuro ho jata hai (Camera starts because of me),” emphasizing her impact on reality shows and beyond. Reflecting on her transition from big screens to small screens, she affirms, “I have made a name in the industry.” However, she also reveals emotional struggles, saying, “Kahi na kahi mere apne logo ne mujse muu mod liya (Somewhere my own people didn’t support me), especially my father. Initially, my father had stopped me from entering this industry but Nikki being Nikki I didn’t listen to him. My father has been my superhero always. When Superhero goes away from your life, the flying bird loses its wings. It’s the worst feeling in this world.”

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Rajiv on his father’s demise

The latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef was an emotional one as Rajiv Adatia opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his father. His mother, who traveled from London, reunited with him after two and a half months. The lead to a deeply moving conversation. Recalling her husband’s passing, Rajiv’s mother shared, “When his father passed away, I had to do a full-time job. At home, all we had was work. He would cook for everyone. Rajiv would cook for everybody. He would tell me not to worry. He picked up cooking seeing me. He would feed everybody. I was not home when he passed away. I was shooting in Dubai. I got a call from my mom saying he is sick. She was crying a lot. By the time I came home, he was no more. I have this fear… if something happens and I am not home.”

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