Chef Sanjeev Kapoor says he turned down MasterChef India initially due to disagreements over pay. In interviews and podcast appearances, Kapoor recounts that he asked for a salary amount that was one rupee more than actor Akshay Kumar’s for the show’s first season. He describes this as a non-negotiable condition, linking his demand to his perceived expertise and role in the program. According to his account, he continued to refuse repeatedly before producers eventually engaged with him again during later stages of the series. Kapoor says that by the third season, challenges related to the show’s format led producers to seek his input, and they later agreed to his terms. The accounts frame the episode as a negotiation driven by compensation expectations and the chef’s involvement in the show’s development rather than any dispute over hosting or judging responsibilities.
Sanjeev Kapoor says he refused MasterChef India over salary, set demand above Akshay Kumar
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor says he turned down MasterChef India initially due to disagreements over pay. In interviews and podcast appearances, Kapoor recounts that he asked for a salary amount that was one...
- Sanjeev Kapoor says he refused MasterChef India at first due to pay negotiations.
- He claims he demanded a salary for the first season that was one rupee more than Akshay Kumar’s.
- Kapoor says he repeatedly did not agree until producers returned to discussions.
- He says producers sought his input by the third season amid challenges with the show’s format.
- He states that producers ultimately agreed to his terms for the later season(s).
During an appearance on Vir Sanghvi's podcast, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shared a little-known story from his career that has now sparked a discussion online.
20 hours agoSanjeev Kapoor revealed he initially refused MasterChef India, demanding a salary just one rupee higher than Akshay Kumar for the first season. He stood firm on this non-negotiable condition, believing his culinary expertise warranted it. By the third season, producers, facing challenges with the show's format, sought his input and eventually agreed to his terms, recognizing his unique value.
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