Sanjeev Kapoor on rejecting MasterChef India: Wanted Re 1 more than Akshay Kumar
Published on: June 24, 2026, 10:51 a.m. | Source: India Today
Sanjeev Kapoor said he first turned down MasterChef India after insisting on being paid Re 1 more than Akshay Kumar. He said he later joined in the third season because the show’s success mattered to India’s wider food entertainment business.
