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Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment
Genre
Created byVipul D. Shah
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes70
Production
ProducerVipul D. Shah
Running time105 minutes
Production companyOptimystix Entertainment
Original release
NetworkColors TV
Release1 June 2024 (2024-06-01) –
present

Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment is an Indian cooking-based television series produced by Optimystix Entertainment. It premiered on Colors TV on 1 June 2024 and is digitally available on JioHotstar.[1][2][3] It is hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by Harpal Singh Sokhi.[4][5]

The first season concluded on 4 October 2024. Bharti Singh in her YouTube vlog announced that a second season is forthcoming.[6][7][8] It premiered on 25 January 2025.

Format

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It features participants cooking dishes with particular criteria assigned by celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, who judges the dishes alongside Bharti Singh, entertaining the viewers.[9][10] The pair / pairs with the most accurate delicacy receive stars.

Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
136June 1, 2024 (2024-06-01)October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)
2TBDJanuary 25, 2025 (2025-01-25)TBA

Season 1

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Participants

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Twelve participants in six pairs participated in the series.

Weekly summary

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Episodes Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Stars Received
1 -Grand Premiere 1 2 -Grand Premiere 2 3 -Desi Khana Special 4 -Chinese Cuisine Special 5 -Suhagraat / Pehli Rasoi Special 6 -Kids Special 7 -Bollywood Special 8 -Shahi Daawat Special 9 -Anna Special 10 -Family Special 11 -Adla Badli Special 1 12 -Adla Badli Special 2 13 -Shaadi Special 14 -Genie Special 15 -Orry Special 16 -Khatron Ke Khiladi Special 17 -Dharmendra Special 18 -Birthday Special 19 -Boys vs. Girls Special 20 -Shraddha Kapoor Special 21 -Tel Tel Mein vs Khel Khel Mein 22 -Stand-up Comedy Special 23 -Raksha Bandhan Special 24 -Janmashtami Special 25 -Yaadon Ki Baarat Special 26 - Media Special 27 -Laughter Chefs Junction 28 -Ganesh Chaturthi Special 29 -Adla Badli Special 3 30 -Birthday Special 31 -Atrangi Nautanki Special 32 -Karaoke Night Special 33 -JZ ke Rockstars vs Gulabi Faloode 34 -Laughter Chefs Memories Special 35 -Navratri Special 1 36 -Navratri Special 2
Laughter Chefs of the week Ankita & Vicky Arjun & Karan Aly & Rahul Arjun & Karan Nia & Sudesh No Laughter Chefs of the Week Krushna & Kashmera No Laughter Chefs of the Week
Recipes Jalebi Samosa Laddoo Momos Plain Dosa Litti Chokha Cake Decoration Veg Noodles
Manchurian
Masala Doodh
Rasmalai
Rumali Roti
Veg Seekh Kabab
Chocolate Mousse
Choco Bowls
Kathal Patty Buns
Potato Twisters
Innovative Pani-puri Pizza Shahi Fal Barfi Shahi Pulao
Shahi Veg Korma
Medu Vada
Sambhar
Arisi Murukku Chole Bhature Gujiya Champakali Nimki
Tandoori Chai
Paratha
Pyaaz Achaar
Pasta Tortellini
Farfalle
Croissant Starters: Phool Kachori
Saunt Chutney
Main Course: Parda Biryani
Dessert: Ghevar
Rose-flavoured Rabri
Green Thai Curry Chidiya Ka Ghosla Zucchini Mushroom Brownie Bharwa Mirchi Salan
Khoba Roti
Cactus Stuffed Cheeze Fry Roll / Food Custard In Glass / Paneer Steak & Stir-Fry Vegetables Curry Pakoda / Makki Ki Roti
Sarso Ka Saag / Methi Matar Malai
Fulka Roti
Cheesy Pav Bhaji
Barf Gola
Vrat Thali (Kuttu Puri, Singadha Sabzi, Makhana Raayta, Naariyal Laddu and Sabudana Katori Chaat) Vada Pav
Missal Pav
Thai Noodles Chocolate Paratha Veg Sizzler Edible Rakhi Krishna Bhog (Makhan Mishri, Kalakand and Panjiri) Black & White Rice Sushi and Sushi essentials Mirchi Halwa Pockets Bharwa Karela
Thepla
Alu Vadi
Thecha
Ukadichi Modak Nadir Yakhin
Noon Chai
Upside-down Pineapple Cake
Rose Potato Chips
Atrangi Rang Birangi Idli Kulfi, Arhar Dal Sajjan Fali Rasam and Coconut Milkshake Rajasthani Govind Gatte
Tandoori Roti
Salad: Watermelon Ship
Orange Cat Main Course: Hariyali Aloo Nazakat Dessert: Son Papdi
Khow Suey Khandvi
Piyush
Cheesy Tacos with Mushroom Fillings
Churros
Aly & Rahul
(Aly & Reem)

(Starters)
(Team Ladkewale)
Team
Naagin
Team Khel
Khel Mein

(Aly & Kashmera)

(Mimicry)
×17
Arjun & Karan
(Karan & Krushna)

(Karan & Reem)

(Dessert)
(Team Ladkewale)

(vs. Shilpa, Aly & Rahul)
×16
Ankita & Vikki
(vs. Krishna Krushna, & Kashmera)

(Ankita; Stand-up Comedy)

(Mimicry)
×14
Krushna & Kashmera
(Karan & Krushna)

(Krushna & Nia)

(Main Course)
(Team Ladkewale)


(vs. Arjun & Karan)

(Aly & Kashmera)
×14
Jannat & Reem
(Aly & Reem)

(Karan & Reem)

(vs. Shalin, Nia & Sudesh)

(vs. Aly & Rahul)
×13
Nia & Sudesh
(Krushna & Nia)

(vs. Ankita & Vikki)

(Nia; Stand-up Comedy)

(Mimicry)

(Karaoke)
×9
Notes 1 2 3 4 5, 6 5, 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
  • ^1 : Participants had to use desi kitchen utensils.
  • ^2 : During each round, family member of one of the participant assisted.
  • ^3 : Genie, that is friends of participants assisted them in cooking.
  • ^4 : In round two, Genie and one of the participant competed.
  • ^5 : Reem was absent and was replaced by Faisal.
  • ^6 : In round two, Orry assisted Nia and Sudesh in cooking after they bid highest for him.
  • ^7 : Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestants assisted participants in a verses round.
  • ^8 : Girls and Boys competed against each other as team 'Naagin' and 'Sapera' respectively, No stars awarded.
  • ^9 : The star cast of Khel Khel Mein competed against participants in a team rounds, with the teams named 'Khel Khel Mein' and 'Tel Tel Mein' respectively.
  • ^10 : Participants also performed stand-up comedy during the cooking.
  • ^11 : Arjun was not present.
  • ^12 : Arjun was absent and was replaced by Faisal.
  • ^13 : Aly was absent and was replaced by Faisal.
  • ^14 : Participants also performed mimicry during the cooking.
  • ^15 : Participants also performed Karaoke during the cooking.
  • ^16 : Participants competed against each other in a team round, with teams led by Ankita and Jannat, named 'Gulabi Faloode' and 'JZ Ke Rockstars,' respectively.
  • ^17 : Reem and Sudesh got injured during the cooking and skit activities, respectively, and were not present.
  • ^18 : Rahul was absent and was replaced by Munawar.

Guest appearances

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Episode Guests Notes
3 Sonam Bajwa To promote their film Kudi Haryane Val Di
Ammy Virk
6 Mani Lehri Sudesh's son
Rayaan Abhishek Krushna and Kashmera's children
Krishaang Abhishek
9 Suneil Shetty
10 Geeta Vaidya Rahul's mother, To support Aly and Rahul
Neha Swami Bijlani Arjun's wife, To support Arjun and Karan
Ranjana Jain Vicky's mother, To support Vicky and Ankita
Nazneen Zubair Rahmani Jannat's mother, To support Jannat and Reem
Sheetal Sheikh Reem's Mother, To support Reem and Jannat
Arti Singh Krushna's sister, To support Krushna and Kashmera
14 Jasmin Bhasin Aly's girlfriend, To support Aly and Rahul
Tejasswi Prakash Karan's girlfriend, To support Karan and Arjun
Rashami Desai Ankita's friend, To support Ankita and Vicky
Faisal Shaikh Jannat's friend, To support Jannat and Reem
Krystle D'Souza Nia's friend, To support Nia and Sudesh
Archana Gautam Krushna's friend, To support Krushna and Kashmera
15 Orhan "Orry" Awatramani
16 Shalin Bhanot To promote Khatron Ke Khiladi 14[12][13]
Shilpa Shinde
Karan Veer Mehra
Krishna Shroff
Abhishek Kumar
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia
17 Dharmendra To Support All the Laughter Chefs
18 Dhinchak Pooja To celebrate Vicky's birthday
Ranjana Jain
Reshu Jain
20 Shraddha Kapoor To promote her film Stree 2[14][15][16]
21 Akshay Kumar To promote their film Khel Khel Mein[17]
Vaani Kapoor
Ammy Virk
Fardeen Khan
Aditya Seal
Pragya Jaiswal
24 Shri Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj To celebrate Janmashtami
27 Anita Hassanandani To promote their show Suman Indori[18]
Zain Imam
Ashnoor Kaur
28 Kangana Ranaut To promote her film Emergency[19][20]
35 Rajkumar Rao To promote their film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video
Triptii Dimri
36 Pranali Rathod To promote their show Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani
Aashay Mishra

Season 2

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Participants

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  1. ^ Abdu quits the show for Ramadan in episode 17 and was replaced by Karan.
  2. ^ Mannara quits the show due to prior work commitments in episode 25 and was replaced by Nia.
  3. ^ Aly & Reem entered as wildcards in episode 25.

Weekly summary

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Episodes Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Stars Received
1 -Grand
Premiere 1
2 -Grand
Premiere 2
3 4 5 6 7 -Beach Special 8 -Laughter Chefs Dhaba Special 9 -Mahashivratri Special 10 -Team Elvish vs Team Abhishek 11 -Bollywood Night 12 -Laughter Chefs Circus Special 13 -Women's Day Special 14 -Holi Special 15 -Adla Badli Special 1 16 -Adla Badli Special 2 17 18 -Bachpan Special 19 20 -Team Indian Bhauji vs Team Western Bhauji 21 22 -Ram Navami Special 23 -Tasting Twist Special 24 -Astrology Special 25 -Wildcard Special 26 -Chef Harpal Birthday Special 27 -Kitty Party Special 28 -Mango Special 29 -World Laughter Day Special 30 -Fashion Show Special 31 -Summer Camp Special 32 -Mother's Day Special 33 -Desi Kitchen Special 34 -Laughter Chef Airport Special
Recipes Any Favourite Sweet Dish Gajar Rolls Burj Khalifa Dosa Paneer Pasanda
Multicoloured Roti
Rumali Papad
Banta Soda Jaljeera
Maqluba
Labneh
Gulkand Petha Paan Lucknowi Tokri Chaat Dilwale Rasgulle Stuffed Bread Pakora
Chutney
Rabdi Imarti Stuffed Paratha
Safed Makkhan
Popcorn
Cotton Candy
Masala Pav Pyaaz Kachori
Lassi
Masala Bharva Bhindi Motichoor Laddu Vada
Thandai
Dhokla
Mathri
Muthiya
Chole Bhature
Punjabi Kadhi Pakoda
Shankarpali
Baahubali Samosa Judwa Momos Biscuit Sugarcane Juice Jaadui Noodles Walnut Brownie Ravioli Caramelle Ai Funghi Con Crema Alfredo Gulaal Gulaab Dahi Gujiya Fafda Chunda Veg Anda Curry Criss Cross Potato
Designer Coffee
Kathal Naan Bombs Caramel Custard American Chopsuey Monster Shake Cheeselings Balloon Pizza Heart Piñata
Tiramisu
Patthar Wale Suran Shami Kebab Khubani Sheer Korma Trifel
Nafrat Ka Sharbat
Potli Yakhni Pulao
Kachumbar
Shahi Sheermal
Champakali Ke Phool
Mitti wali Chai
Idiyappam
Veg Stew
Zevar Bedmi Puri
Aloo ki Sabzi
Ramphal Raita
Golgappe Hara-Bhara Bites Donut Solar System Dal Bati Churma Phirni Noodles In Shahi Cone Stuffed Paneer Manchurian
Fried Rice
Lekin Ragda Pattice Pad Kee Mao Phus Phus Mexicano Kunafa Gulab Jamun Aam Ras Puri Mango Cheese Cake Cake's Cartoon Top Pumpkin Gnocchi In Pesto Sauce Panna Cotta In Choco Hand Chilli Oil Rose Dumplings Hot Dogs Cheesy Spinach Corn Cups
Hot Choco Bombs
Mysore Pak Paneer Patiala
Fulka
Kothimbir Vadi Doodh Sev Ki Sabzi Babka & Sangria Mocktail Lebanese Platter-Hummus
Pita Bread
Falafel
Abdu / Karan & Elvish
(Shankarpali)

(Abdu & Krushna)

(Abdu & Krushna) (Rubina & Elvish)
×20
Abhishek & Samarth
(Samarth & Sudesh)
×7
Ankita & Vikki
(Chole Bhature)

(Ankita & Rubina)
×16
Krushna & Kashmera
(Apple Kheer)

(Punjabi Kadhi Pakoda)

(Abdu & Krushna)

(Abdu & Krushna)
×16
Mannara / Nia & Sudesh
(Samarth & Sudesh)
×12
Rahul & Rubina
(Rubina & Elvish)

(Ankita & Rubina)
×19
Aly & Reem Not in
Competition
×16
Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  • ^1 : Participants were asked to cook their favourite sweet dish.
  • ^2 : Ankita was absent.
  • ^3 : Participants competed against each other in a team round, with teams led by Elvish and Abhishek, named 'Team Elvish' and 'Team Abhishek,' respectively.
  • ^4 : Participants competed against each other in a team round, with teams led by Ankita and Rubina, named 'Team Indian Bhauji' and 'Team Western Bhauji,' respectively.
  • ^5 : Aly & Reem received honorary ×8 stars upon entering as wildcards.
  • ^6 : Rahul was absent and was replaced by Jasmin.
  • ^7 : During the round, the mother of one of the participants assisted.
  • ^8 : Karan was absent and was replaced by Rajat.

Guest appearances

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Episode Guests Notes
3 Kamini Chopra Handa Mannara's mother and maternal aunt, To support Mannara and Sudesh
Dr. Madhu Chopra
14 Mika Singh Krushna & Kashmera's Partner
Sajid Khan Abdu & Elvish's Partner
Vivian Dsena Rahul & Rubina's Partner
Shilpa Shirodkar Mannara & Sudesh's Partner
Nishant Bhatt Ankita & Vicky's Partner
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia Abhishek & Samarth's Partner
24 Sanjeev Thakur To predict future of contestants
Sakshi Thakur
26 Aparna Singh Sokhi Chef Harpal's wife and daughter, To surprise Chef Harpal on his Birthday.
Antra Singh Sokhi
31 Abhinav Arora Special appearance
Vedanti Bhosle, Keya Ingle, Somansh Dangwal, Arsh Hawaldar To mimic Ankita, Rubina, Elvish and Krushna respectively in Summer Camp Special
Krishaang Abhishek Krushna and Kashmera's children
Rayaan Abhishek
Laksh "Golla" Singh Limbaachiya Bharti & Harsh's son
32 Rahul’s, Rubina’s, Abhishek’s, Samarth’s, Ankita’s, Elvish’s, Nia’s, Krishna’s, Kashmera’s, and Reem’s mothers. To Celebrate Mother’s Day
34 Nimrat Kaur, Amol Parashar To Promote their series Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs

Reception

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Season 1

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Initially, the show was scheduled as a filler series of sixteen episodes until it was replaced by Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 in the weekend timeslot. However, it was well received by audiences with strong ratings, and was extended by shifting to a weekday timeslot.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Bharti Singh confirms Laughter Chefs to come to an end soon; new season is expected to return after Bigg Boss 18". The Times of India. 22 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Laughter Chefs To Go Off-Air In September, Confirms Bharti Singh". Times Now. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Laughter Chefs To Go Off Air? Karan Kundrra, Arjun Bijlani And Nia Sharma's Show To Be Replaced SOON". English Jagran. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Bharti Singh On Hosting Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment: 'Get Ready To Laugh Your Heart Out'". News18. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
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  9. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Bharti Singh jokes about Karan Kundrra and Arjun Bijlani's cooking skills". Times of India. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment: Bharti Singh and Co deliver non-stop laughs in first episode". Pinkvilla. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment: Jannat Zubair INJURED on the sets because of Aly Goni; 'Yeh fake pyaar...'". PINKVILLA. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Exclusive - Laughter Chefs: Orry, Abhishek Kumar, Shalin, Krishna Shroff and 3 other Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestants to make an appearance on the show". The Times of India. 9 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Laughter Chefs PROMO: Cooking to continue with Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 TWIST; Orry spreads joy on sets". PINKVILLA. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Ahead of Stree 2, Shraddha Kapoor rocks her casual game on sets in red tank top and blue denim". PINKVILLA. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Shraddha Kapoor brings spooky guests along to scare the celebs". The Times of India. 7 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Pics: Shraddha Kapoor, viral 'biscuit' baba and other stars at Laughter Chefs". India Today. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  17. ^ "Akshay Kumar And Khel Khel Mein Cast Heat Up The Kitchen In 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment' Cook-Off". Zee News. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  18. ^ "Suman Indori's cast Zain Imam, Ashnoor Kaur and Anita Hassanandani join Laughter Chefs'; enjoy a bun banter with Bharti Singh, Ankita Lokhande and others". The Times of India. 5 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Kangana Ranaut Celebrates Ganesh Utsav On 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment' With Culinary Challenges". News18. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Krushna Abhishek teases Kangana Ranaut saying 'I have heard you keep talking in Parliament until anyone says cut'". The Times of India. 2 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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