Sanjeev Kapoor recalls being dropped out of MasterChef for demanding an amount more than Akshay Kumar

MasterChef India began in 2010 with Akshay Kumar as a judge, but Sanjeev Kapoor later replaced him in season two after demanding a higher fee. Kapoor, a renowned chef, stayed until season four. The show introduced several chefs over time, with Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar having the longest tenures.