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Samantha Ruth Prabhu calls Chef Venkatesh Bhats thayir vadai Prasadam on Celebrity MasterChef Tamil

Samantha Ruth Prabhu had a special moment on the sets of Celebrity MasterChef Tamil when Chef Venkatesh Bhat prepared thayir vadai for her during the show's Diwali special. The actor, who has previously spoken about her fondness for the dish, was visibly touched by the gesture and called the preparation Prasadam. In the upcoming episode, the contestants take part in a special Palagaram challenge as part of the Diwali celebrations. They are tasked with preparing a festive gift box featuring four dishes within 90 minutes. The preparations must include both sweet and savoury items, with at least one sweet dish made without refined sugar. Chef Venkatesh Bhat prepares Samanthas favourite dish During the episode, conversations around favourite foods lead to Samanthas love for thayir vadai. Chef Venkatesh Bhat then decides to prepare a special version of the dish for the actor, inspired by the one served at Durga Hotel. Stepping away from his usual position at the judges table, Chef Bhat puts on his chefs coat and cooks alongside the contestants. He also prepares sweet pongal and offers a prayer before beginning the cooking process. When the dishes are presented to her, Samantha describes the thayir vadai as melting in your mouth and says it has stood the test of time. Chef Bhat explains the affection behind the preparation, saying he cooked for Samantha as a father. He also calls her a little princess and says the dish carries more than just the effort that goes into preparing a meal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Vizha (@sony.vizha) Touched by his gesture, Samantha calls the food Prasadam and asks if she can take some home. Chef Bhat adds that seeing someone enjoy the food he has prepared is one of the most rewarding experiences for a chef. About Celebrity MasterChef Tamil Produced by Endemol Shine India, Celebrity MasterChef Tamil brings together celebrities for cooking challenges. The show features culinary tasks alongside interactions between contestants and the judges. The Diwali special episode will air on Sony VIZHA. The show is broadcast Monday to Friday at 8 PM and is also available to stream on SonyLIV. Also Read:Samantha Ruth Prabhu scores double milestone in 2026 as Maa Inti Bangaaram and Secret Alchemist cross Rs 100 crores