Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment

Indian cookery series

Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment

Genre|

* Comedy show
* Cooking show

Created by| Vipul D. Shah
Based on| Cooku With Comali
Country of origin| India
Original language| Hindi
No. of seasons| 2
No. of episodes| 46
Production
Producer| Vipul D. Shah
Running time| 105 minutes
Production company| Optimystix Entertainment
Original release
Network| Colors TV
Release| 1 June 2024 (2024-06-01) –
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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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Season| Episodes| Originally released

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First released| Last released
1| 36| June 1, 2024 (2024-06-01)| October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)
2| TBA| January 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.

* Aly Goni and Rahul Vaidya
* Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain
* Arjun Bijlani and Karan Kundrra
* Jannat Zubair Rahmani[11] and Reem Sameer Shaikh
* Kashmera Shah and Krushna Abhishek
* Nia Sharma and Sudesh Lehri

### 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

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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 & Vikki  | 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) |  |  |  |

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(vs. Arjun & Karan) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
(Aly & Kashmera) |  |  |  |  |
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

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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 | –
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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Twelve participants in six pairs participated in the series.

* Abdu Rozik[21][22] and Elvish Yadav[23]
* Abhishek Kumar[24] and Samarth Jurel[25][26]
* Ankita Lokhande[27] and Vicky Jain[28]
* Kashmera Shah[29] and Krushna Abhishek[30]
* Mannara Chopra[31] and Sudesh Lehri
* Rahul Vaidya and Rubina Dilaik[32]

### Weekly Summary

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Episodes  | Week 1  | Week 2  | Week 3  | Week 4  | Week 5  | Stars Received

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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
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
Abdu & Elvish  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
(Shankarpali) | ×4
Abhishek & Samarth |  |  |  | ×1
Ankita & Vikki  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
(Chole Bhature) | ×6
Krushna & Kashmera |
(Apple Kheer) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
(Punjabi Kadhi Pakoda) | ×7
Mannara & Sudesh  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ×3
Rahul & Rubina  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ×5
Notes  | 1 |  | 2 |  | 3 |

* ^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.

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Episode  | Guests  | Notes

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3  | Kamini Chopra Handa  | Mannara's mother and maternal aunt, To support Mannara and Sudesh
Dr. Madhu Chopra

## Reception

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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.

## 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.
5. ^ "Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi on his newest show Laughter Chefs: I ." Times of India. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
6. ^ "Laughter Chefs Season 2 to air soon? Bharti Singh says, 'Naye season ke saath humlog phirse...'". PINKVILLA. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
7. ^ "Bharti Singh confirms Laughter Chefs: Entertainment Unlimited will be back with a season 2; says 'naye season ke sath humlog phirse ayenge'". The Times of India. 3 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
8. ^ "Laughter Chefs Season 2 Coming Soon, Confirms Bharti Singh". Times Now. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
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.
21. ^ Standard, Business. "Actor Rubina Dilaik set to make TV comeback with Laughter Chefs Season 2". www.business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024. `{{cite web}}`: `|first=` has generic name (help)
22. ^ "Laughter Chefs season 2: Expected release and new additions like Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik". Indiatimes. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
23. ^ "Laughter Chefs season 2: Expected release and new additions like Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik". Indiatimes. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
24. ^ "Laughter Chefs Season 2: Abhishek Kumar, Elvish Yadav and Abdu Rozik to join the show". India Forums. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
25. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment Season 2: Samarth Jurel roped in; to showcase his cooking skills in the upcoming show". The Times of India. 20 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
26. ^ "It's Official: Samarth Jurel To Join Laughter Chefs Season 2". News18. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
27. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment 2: After retaining Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, Mannara Chopra roped in for the new season". The Times of India. 20 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
28. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment 2: After retaining Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, Mannara Chopra roped in for the new season". The Times of India. 20 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
29. ^ TellyMasala (23 December 2024). Kashmera Shah Shows Her Nose Injury, Back On Laughter Chef 2 Krushna Gets Emotonal. Retrieved 23 December 2024 - via YouTube.
30. ^ TellyMasala (23 December 2024). Kashmera Shah Shows Her Nose Injury, Back On Laughter Chef 2 Krushna Gets Emotonal. Retrieved 23 December 2024 - via YouTube.
31. ^ "Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment 2: After retaining Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, Mannara Chopra roped in for the new season". The Times of India. 20 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
32. ^ "Samarth Jurel-Abhishek Kumar Join Hands For Laughter Chefs 2". Times Now. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.

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