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Sunita Ahuja’s witty marriage jibes steal the show on MasterChef India
MUMBAI: MasterChef India turned its kitchen into a high-spirited kitty party as Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood star Govinda, brought glamour, humour and candid life advice to the cooking reality show.
The upcoming episode featured a lively exchange between Sunita, chef Vikas Khanna and contestant Saishree, as discussions drifted from recipes to marriage and career ambitions. When Saishree said she wanted to prioritise building her business before tying the knot, Sunita applauded the sentiment, joking that marriage often leads to “Barbadi” and urging the young contestant to stand on her own feet first.
The banter intensified when Vikas Khanna suggested that while careers matter, marriage remains a beautiful milestone. Quick to pounce, Sunita asked the celebrity chef why he himself had not married yet, prompting laughter across the MasterChef kitchen.
Khanna responded that personal connection mattered more to him than rushing into marriage. Unconvinced, Sunita teased that she would now find him a suitable bride, cheekily asking whether he wanted someone like her, even better, or simply “shareef”.
The exchange ended on a charming note when Khanna paid Sunita a glowing compliment, drawing cheers from contestants and guests alike.
The episode forms part of MasterChef India’s special week, airing Monday to Friday at 8 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on Sony LIV.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
