Celebrity MasterChef grand finale: From facing rejections to opening his restaurant in Kanpur; a look at the highest-paid actor Gaurav Khanna's journey
Actor Gaurav Khanna is one of the popular contestants of Celebrity MasterChef who has left everyone shocked with his culinary skills. Despite facing several challenges and tough situations, he has managed to carve a niche for himself in the industry.
Popular actor Gaurav Khanna - who is one of the top 5 finalists in Celebrity MasterChef - has often spoken about the way he struggled financially during his initial phase as an actor. In last night's episode of Celebrity MasterChef, Gaurav spoke about how he went through several financial hardships and had to stay at actor Hussain Kuwajerwala's house.
Gaurav said that he started his career in acting by doing small roles in TV commercials. He got his first breakthrough with the show Bhabhi, after facing a series of rejections.
Gaurav did not give up and worked hard to make his place in the industry. He was later seen in a lead role in Meri Doli Tere Angana. However, despite doing good work, he was not able to make a big name for himself in the TV industry.
He was seen in multiple shows including Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam and more. A huge turning point came into his life, when Anupamaa makers approached him to play Anuj Kapadia in the show.
He played the role of a successful businessman who was an ideal husband. His on-screen chemistry with Rupali Ganguly aka Anupamaa made fans fall in love with them.
He is happily married to actress Akanksha Chamola and the two often serve major love goals. If reports are to be believed, Gaurav is one of the top-grossing television actors and he earns Rs 1.5 lakh per episode.
In last night's episode of Celebrity MasterChef, Hussein revealed that Gaurav's wife and his parents are busy setting up a restaurant for him in Kanpur. As per reports, Gaurav's net worth is estimated at around Rs 7.5–8 crores.