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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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Namita Jadhav steps down as VP of corporate communications at JioStar
Media communications veteran wraps up a five month run as vice president at JioStar
MUMBAI: Namita Jadhav has moved on from JioStar, where she most recently served as vice president, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, according to media reports.
Jadhav had stepped into the role in November 2025 after being elevated from director, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, a position she held for a year. In total, her stint at JioStar lasted around one and a half years.
Before joining the company, Jadhav spent nearly two decades with The Walt Disney Company, building a long and steady career in communications and corporate social responsibility. She joined Disney in 2007 and went on to hold several leadership roles including assistant manager, manager, corporate communications, senior manager, corporate communications and CSR , associate director, corporate communications and CSR, and eventually director, corporate communications and CSR.
Across her 17 year tenure at Disney, she played a key role in shaping corporate messaging and strengthening stakeholder engagement across the media and entertainment ecosystem.
Earlier in her career, Jadhav worked at global communications firm Weber Shandwick, where she served as group head for more than six years.
With over two decades of experience spanning corporate communications, CSR and reputation management, Jadhav has built a reputation as a seasoned voice behind the scenes of some of the industry’s most prominent media brands. Her next move has not yet been announced.
