Farah Khan reveals why she enrolled her chef Dilip's kid in a culinary school: 'Don't want them to work...'

Director Farah Khan has been making waves for her sweet gesture to chef and Man Friday, Dilip. The ‘Om Shanti Om’ director, who recently visited TV star Shalin Bhanot’s home along with Dilip, revealed that she has decided to pay for her chef’s kids’ education. She planned to send one to an English-medium school and another to a culinary arts institution.

She said, “Kyunkee abhi hamaara show chal raha hai, iskey bachchon ko English medium me daal diya hai. Aur aek bachche ko culinary school se diploma karaaya hai… taaki ghar me na kaam karein, kisi ache restaurant yaa bade hotel me kaam karein.” (As our show is doing so well, I have decided to send one of Dilip’s kids to an English-medium school and another to a culinary school so that they can work at a restaurant or some big hotel rather than be a house help.”

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The news was shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani on Instagram and went viral. One Instagram user wrote, “Respect to you, ma’am.” Another commented, “God bless...”


Dilip, the longtime cook in Farah Khan’s household, has won the hearts of viewers through his appearances on her widely loved kitchen series. With his distinctive personality and impressive culinary talents, Dilip is frequently seen whipping up delicious meals, while Farah complements the scenes with her trademark wit and lively presence.

Together, Farah and Dilip have hosted a vibrant cooking show that features an impressive roster of celebrity guests, including Kajol, Raveena Tandon, Sonali Bendre, Vijay Varma, Kabir Khan, Pooja Bedi, Malaika Arora, and Aditi Rao Hydari. Blending homestyle recipes with spontaneous chatter and cheerful interactions, the show delivers an engaging mix of food and fun, earning it a loyal following across social media platforms.