Sanjeev Kapoor Asked More Fee Than Akshay Kumar For MasterChef

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor revealed he repeatedly turned down MasterChef India until producers agreed to pay him ₹1 more than Akshay Kumar. He said the extra rupee symbolized recognition of his culinary expertise, not about money. He finally joined in Season 3 when makers accepted his condition. Social media praised him for knowing his worth.