Celebrity MasterChef India 2025: Who is the highest-paid contestant?

New Delhi: The Indian telly scene has been recently blessed with two popular cooking reality shows, and we are all in for them. While LaughterChefs on Colors TV is tickling our funnybones, Celebrity MasterChef India on Sony TV is giving us all the drama and zest. For the unversed, the reality show is the Indian adaptation of the popular British series Celebrity MasterChef.

Well, the heat is on in the kitchen as Celebrity MasterChef India brings together some of the biggest names from television, social media and entertainment. From reality show winners to comedy stars, this season’s contestants are not just here to cook—they’re here to compete.

Highest-paid contestant Celebrity MasterChef India 2025

But while their culinary skills take centre stage, fans are just as curious about their earnings. Who’s raking in the most dough? Let’s break it down.

1. Tejasswi Prakash

Indian TV’s golden girl Tejasswi Prakash skyrocketed to fame with Swaragini and cemented her status as a fan favourite after winning Bigg Boss 15 and Naagin. Before acting, she was an engineering student, proving she’s got both brains and talent. On Celebrity MasterChef India, she’s reportedly the highest-paid contestant, earning Rs 3 lakh per week.

2. Gaurav Khanna

Known for his role in Anupamaa, Gaurav Khanna made a bold career switch from marketing to acting. With an MBA under his belt, he brings strategic thinking to the kitchen. His weekly earnings? A cool Rs 2.5 lakh.

3. Dipika Kakar Ibrahim

A household name thanks to Sasural Simar Ka, Dipika Kakar also won Bigg Boss 12. Though she took a seven-year break from TV, she kept fans engaged through her cooking vlogs. Now, she’s back, earning Rs 2.3 lakh per week on Celebrity MasterChef India.

4. Faisal Shaikh

Mr Faisu, aka Faisal Shaikh, is a social media powerhouse. From viral videos to brand deals, he’s built an empire. With a science degree in his back pocket, he’s bringing precision to the kitchen while earning Rs 2 lakh weekly.

5. Nikki Tamboli

South Indian actress and Bigg Boss 14 alum Nikki Tamboli once pursued fashion design. After her sensational appearance on Bigg Boss Marathi 5, she is flaunting her culinary skills with a dash of drama on Celebrity MasterChef India 2025. Now, she’s cooking up a storm on the show, earning Rs 1.5 lakh per week.

6. Rajiv Adatia

Model, businessman, and Bigg Boss 15 favourite Rajiv Adatia has a background in psychology and the arts. His paycheck? Rs 1 lakh per week. Rajiv has participated in multiple reality shows including LaughterChefs and Khatron Ke Khiladi.

7. Archana Gautam

Politician, model and actress—Archana Gautam wears many hats. A Bigg Boss 16 finalist, she brings her comical side to Celebrity MasterChef India 2025. Reportedly, she charges Rs 1.5 lakh per week on the show.

8. Usha Nadkarni

Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni is best known for Pavitra Rishta. She is the oldest contestant this season. The popular star is earning Rs 1 lakh weekly on the cooking reality show.

9. Kabita Singh

Food blogger and YouTuber Kabita Singh turned her passion into a thriving career. Now, she’s bringing her expertise to Celebrity MasterChef India. For those who do not know, the YouTuber is getting Rs 1 lakh per week on the cooking reality show.

10. Abhijeet Sawant

The first-ever Indian Idol winner, Abhijeet Sawant, has since dabbled in acting and playback singing. After participating in Riteish Deshmukh-hosted reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 5, the popular singer is showing off his culinary skills on Celebrity MasterChef India 2025. Reportedly, he is earning Rs 1 lakh weekly on the show.

11. Chandan Prabhakar

A comedy king from The Kapil Sharma Show, Chandan Prabhakar swapped engineering for entertainment. Now, he’s taking on cooking on Celebrity MasterChef India 2025. He earns a whopping Rs 1 lakh per week for his appearance on the show.