Dipika Kakar CONFIRMS Quitting Celebrity MasterChef Mid-Way Due To Health Issues: ‘Haalat Bohot Zyada Kharab Hui Thi…’ (VIDEO) | Photo Via YouTube
Sasural Simar Ka actress Dipika Kakar, who made her comeback on television with Celebrity MasterChef India, has confirmed that she is quitting the cooking show mid-way due to health reasons. She revealed that she suddenly started experiencing severe pain in her left shoulder, raising concerns. Dipika said that she was on medication and the pain subsided and she continued shooting. However, once the medication course was completed, the pain started again.
Taking to her YouTube channel, Kakar shared that she had been diagnosed with lymph nodes, which were causing the pain. As a result, she decided to quit the show and focus on her health. “Last week when the contestants were celebrating festivals, I started getting pain in my shoulder. Since the time I reached the sets, I started getting shoulder pain and the production people took me to the hospital,” she added.
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The actress revealed that the episode featuring Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal was her last day on set. Despite the pain, she managed to complete the shoot, but when it became unbearable, she decided to step away.
Dipika also expressed her gratitude towards the makers of the show, as well as the judges, Chef Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, and Farah Khan, for their support.
The actress concluded by saying that Celebrity MasterChef India will always hold a special place in her heart, as it marked her return to television. Dipika also reassured fans that she will be back soon with an exciting new daily soap.
According to Telly Talkies, Dipika was reportedly Rs 2.3 lakh per week.
According to a report on India Forums, Bigg Boss 16 contestant Shiv Thakare is set to replace Dipika and enter as a wild card entry, though official confirmation is still pending.
