Bollywood’s Star Chefs: Celebs Who Cook Up Magic in the Kitchen

Bollywood stars aren’t just shining on screen — many also shine in the kitchen! From decadent desserts to signature comfort foods, these celebs prove they can dazzle with both talent and taste. Here’s a look at the stars who love cooking and the dishes fans can’t stop raving about.

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan is known to be a great cook, especially when it comes to chicken dishes. His favourite is a comforting dahi chicken curry — a recipe he once even made on Farah Khan’s show. For Abhishek, cooking is a relaxing escape.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has picked up many Mangalorean cooking secrets from her mother, Vrinda. She’s especially good with sweet dishes, perfectly complementing Abhishek’s love for savoury cooking.

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Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit loves cooking simple Maharashtrian dishes, and her kande pohe are especially popular among guests. A classic, homely favourite made even better when it’s cooked by her.

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Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is actually a trained cook, thanks to his early days in Bangkok. He enjoys making oriental dishes especially Thai curry, sushi, and sashimi. His time as a MasterChef India host demonstrated his comfort in the kitchen, and he has even passed on the cooking bug to his son, Aarav, who loves baking.