MUMBAI: The popular cooking-based television show ‘Laughter Chefs-Unlimited Entertainment,’ which has garnered significant viewership since its premiere in June 2024, is gearing up to air its final episode this coming October. The show, hosted by the charismatic Bharti Singh and judged by esteemed celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, captured the hearts of many through its unique blend of culinary arts and comedy.
The show stirs quite a buzz recently with speculations suggesting it would continue until the second week of January 2025, bringing more laughter and excitement into the new year. However, according to an insider, “Laughter Chefs season one is all set to air its last episode in October, due to the upcoming season of the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss’.”
Adding to this, sources revealed, “Earlier, the channel had informed all the actors and asked for their dates till January 2025. However, the final contract was not signed with the actors. Extension is not happening anymore, and the show will air its last episode in October.”
The star-studded show features an ensemble cast including Ankita Lokhande, her husband Vicky Jain, Aly Goni, Rahul Vaidya, Arjun Bijlani, Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra, Nia Sharma, Jannat Zubair Rahmani, Reem Shaikh, Sudesh Lehri, and Kashmera Shah. Each episode brings these celebrities together in a culinary face-off, combined with comedic elements, providing entertainment to a wide audience. The show airs on the Colors channel, one of India’s largest entertainment platforms.
Simultaneously, the television world is buzzing with the return of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the host of the highly anticipated 18th season of ‘Bigg Boss.’ The reality show, famous for its dramatic and controversial moments, has consistently maintained high TRPs. The last season saw comedian-singer Munawar Faruqui emerge victoriously and the new season is set to premiere on October 6 on Colors.
As the ‘Laughter Chefs’ journey approaches its finale, fans reminisce over their favorite episodes and moments.
. Bharti Singh, known for her infectious humor, along with Harpal Singh Sokhi’s culinary expertise, created an engaging and unique format that stood out in the plethora of reality TV shows. The blend of comedy, cooking challenges, and the presence of beloved celebrities was a recipe for success, and this combination will surely be missed.
The abrupt decision to end the show has sparked a mixture of disappointment and understanding among fans. The commitment scheduling conflicts, due to the overlapping launch of ‘Bigg Boss,’ played a significant role in this decision. Many fans are eagerly re-watching episodes and sharing their moments of joy and laughter on social media to celebrate what the show brought to their lives.
On the professional front, many of the ‘Laughter Chefs’ stars have been involved in other projects. Ankita Lokhande was last seen in the movie ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,’ a biographical drama based on the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The film, directed, co-written, and co-produced by Randeep Hooda, also starred Hooda in the titular role.
Meanwhile, Arjun Bijlani, who commenced his television career in 2004 with the series ‘Kartika’ alongside Jennifer Winget, continues to thrive in the entertainment industry. He achieved significant acclaim when he won the stunt-based reality show ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’ and was the host for ‘MTV Splitsvilla 14’. Most recently, he was seen as the lead in the television opera ‘Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti.’
Looking back at ‘Laughter Chefs,’ it’s clear the show has been a platform for the stars to showcase not only their culinary skills but also their humorous sides, creating memorable moments for both the audience and the participants themselves.
As one chapter closes for ‘Laughter Chefs-Unlimited Entertainment,’ both the cast and fans look forward to new beginnings and adventures in the world of Indian television. October marks an end but also heralds the exciting beginnings of ‘Bigg Boss 18,’ keeping TV enthusiasts eagerly glued to their screens.
