Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor has revealed the shocking reason behind his decision to reject a lucrative offer to host the popular cooking reality show MasterChef India. In a candid interview, Kapoor stated that he was asked to accept a salary significantly lower than what his fellow Bollywood star and fellow MasterChef India host, Akshay Kumar, was reportedly earning. Kapoor, known for his culinary expertise and charismatic on-screen presence, has now come forward to expose the disparity in pay, saying he was offered Re 1 more than Kumar's reported salary. The move highlights the glaring pay gap between Bollywood stars and other celebrities in the Indian entertainment industry.
‘Pay me Re 1 more than Akshay Kumar’: Sanjeev Kapoor on why he rejected MasterChef India The Indian Express