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Bigg Boss 14 finale to happen next week?
MUMBAI: Twists and turns abound in Bigg Boss and the show is set to introduce yet another shocker in the upcoming episode.
According to a promo released by the makers of the show, host Salman Khan will be seen informing the housemates that the finale of Bigg Boss 14 will be held in the coming week.
Making the announcement, "Ab scene paltega", Khan will brief the housemates that the finale will be taking place way sooner than they had imagined, and that only four contestants will make it to the climax.
Does this mean that the journey of the other housemates will come to a definite end, making the competition even tougher?
The Weekend ka Vaar episode will also see several guests as a part of an expert panel which will test and advise the housemates. On this panel will be former Bigg Boss contestants Kamya Panjabi and Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Kavita Kaushik's husband Ronnit Biswas, and producer Sanddip Sikchand.
At present, there are nine contestants in the Bigg Boss 14 house — Rubina Dilaik, Abhinav Shukla, , Pavitra Punia, Rahul Vaidya, Nikki Tamboli, Jasmin Bhasin, Aly Goni, Eijaz Khan, and Kavita Kaushik.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
