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From Tejasswi Prakash To Gaurav Khanna: Here's How Much Celebrity MasterChef Contestants Are Earning
Celebrity MasterChef premiered on January 27, bringing together an exciting mix of television personalities, influencers, and actors competing to impress the judges with their culinary skills.
![Celebrity MasterChef premiered on January 27, bringing together an exciting mix of television personalities, influencers, and actors competing to impress the judges with their culinary skills.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/ae105ef2fce0ef1fcbe8bd5c0c9b107c1738154563190410_original.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Reports from Telly Talkies reveal the highest-paid celebrities on the show, and their earnings are as impressive as their kitchen skills.
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![Tejasswi Prakash: Topping the list is Bigg Boss 15 winner and Naagin 6 actress Tejasswi Prakash. With a massive fan base and an established TV career, she is reportedly earning Rs 3-4 lakh per week. Her presence brings significant star power to the competition, and audiences are eager to see if her determination extends to the kitchen. (Image: Instagram/@Tejasswiprakash)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/adeda17b3b9415157afe84e9fd08180e91b23.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Tejasswi Prakash: Topping the list is Bigg Boss 15 winner and Naagin 6 actress Tejasswi Prakash. With a massive fan base and an established TV career, she is reportedly earning Rs 3-4 lakh per week. Her presence brings significant star power to the competition, and audiences are eager to see if her determination extends to the kitchen. (Image: Instagram/@Tejasswiprakash)
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![Gaurav Khanna: Best known for his role as Anuj in ‘Anupamaa’, Gaurav Khanna is now taking on a new challenge in Celebrity MasterChef. According to reports, he is earning Rs 2.5 lakh per week for his participation. (Image: Instagram/@gauravkhannaofficial)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/8ea6c1245b3690a9d4269dbc2786e14803f36.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Gaurav Khanna: Best known for his role as Anuj in ‘Anupamaa’, Gaurav Khanna is now taking on a new challenge in Celebrity MasterChef. According to reports, he is earning Rs 2.5 lakh per week for his participation. (Image: Instagram/@gauravkhannaofficial)
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![Dipika Kakar: After a hiatus from acting to embrace motherhood, ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ star Dipika Kakar is back, this time in a culinary avatar. A self-proclaimed foodie, she often shares her homemade delicacies online. Her love for cooking has now landed her a spot on Celebrity MasterChef, with a reported weekly fee of Rs 2-3 lakh. (Image: Instagram/@Ms.dipika)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/25fb31191ea55a876a227148b522957baf7a7.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Dipika Kakar: After a hiatus from acting to embrace motherhood, ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ star Dipika Kakar is back, this time in a culinary avatar. A self-proclaimed foodie, she often shares her homemade delicacies online. Her love for cooking has now landed her a spot on Celebrity MasterChef, with a reported weekly fee of Rs 2-3 lakh. (Image: Instagram/@Ms.dipika)
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![Nikki Tamboli: Having appeared on Bigg Boss 14, Bigg Boss Marathi 5, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Nikki Tamboli is no stranger to reality TV. In the premiere episode, she received the coveted spoon tap from the judges for her impressive dish. She is said to be earning Rs 1.5 lakh per week for her stint on the show. (Image: Instagram/@nikki_tamboli)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/82cbf1c27425e64002b7b9cd5820bf2aa92a0.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Nikki Tamboli: Having appeared on Bigg Boss 14, Bigg Boss Marathi 5, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Nikki Tamboli is no stranger to reality TV. In the premiere episode, she received the coveted spoon tap from the judges for her impressive dish. She is said to be earning Rs 1.5 lakh per week for her stint on the show. (Image: Instagram/@nikki_tamboli)
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![Rajeev Adatia: A familiar face in reality television with Bigg Boss 15 and Khatron Ke Khiladi under his belt, Rajeev Adatia brings his signature charm and humour to Celebrity MasterChef. Reports suggest he is being paid Rs 1 lakh per week for his participation. (Image: Instagram/@Rajivadatia)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/beb7ee6d8ed4360e9c7e4dbd5cb71753104a9.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Rajeev Adatia: A familiar face in reality television with Bigg Boss 15 and Khatron Ke Khiladi under his belt, Rajeev Adatia brings his signature charm and humour to Celebrity MasterChef. Reports suggest he is being paid Rs 1 lakh per week for his participation. (Image: Instagram/@Rajivadatia)
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![Archana Gautam: Having previously impressed co-contestants with her cooking skills in the Bigg Boss 16 house, Archana Gautam is now proving her mettle in a professional kitchen setup. She is reportedly earning Rs 1.5 lakh per week. (Image: Instagram/@archanagautamm)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/e7304d2ee5eafc1dd1e04d47fe7adca1a7e5d.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Archana Gautam: Having previously impressed co-contestants with her cooking skills in the Bigg Boss 16 house, Archana Gautam is now proving her mettle in a professional kitchen setup. She is reportedly earning Rs 1.5 lakh per week. (Image: Instagram/@archanagautamm)
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![Mr. Faisu: Internet sensation Mr. Faisu, known for his viral content and past appearances on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Khatron Ke Khiladi, is now stepping into the culinary world. He is reportedly earning Rs 2 lakh per week on Celebrity MasterChef. (Image: Instagram/@mr_faisu_07)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/f3cb49b8b108f8595491244871c0e7dc00404.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Mr. Faisu: Internet sensation Mr. Faisu, known for his viral content and past appearances on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Khatron Ke Khiladi, is now stepping into the culinary world. He is reportedly earning Rs 2 lakh per week on Celebrity MasterChef. (Image: Instagram/@mr_faisu_07)
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![Usha Nadkarni: Renowned for her role in Pavitra Rishta, veteran actress Usha Nadkarni brings over 40 years of cooking experience to the show. Determined to prove her skills in the competition, she is reportedly earning Rs 1 lakh per week. (Image: Instagram/@usha__nadkarni)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2025/01/29/719edecb49bd30e92668ad1a5720de7d6cd10.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Usha Nadkarni: Renowned for her role in Pavitra Rishta, veteran actress Usha Nadkarni brings over 40 years of cooking experience to the show. Determined to prove her skills in the competition, she is reportedly earning Rs 1 lakh per week. (Image: Instagram/@usha__nadkarni)
Published at : 29 Jan 2025 06:13 PM (IST)
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