Renowned television actress Dipika Kakar recently made headlines with her return to the small screen through the cooking reality show, Celebrity MasterChef. After taking a hiatus from the entertainment industry, her comeback was met with excitement from her fans. However, it was recently confirmed that the actress decided to quit the show midway, citing health reasons.
In a candid revelation through her YouTube vlogs, Dipika shared the real reason behind her departure from Celebrity MasterChef. During the festival season on the show, while everyone was preparing to give their best performances, Dipika began experiencing severe shoulder pain. Despite medication, the pain persisted, leading to a diagnosis of lymph nodes as the root cause. The discomfort became too overwhelming, and the production team had to take her to the hospital. Prioritizing her health and well-being, Dipika made the difficult decision to step away from the show.
“Last week, when the contestants were celebrating festivals, I started getting pain in my shoulder. Since the time I reached the sets, the pain was there, and the production people took me to the hospital,” she explained.
Dipika’s departure from the show has raised questions about her earnings and potential income had she remained until the end. Reports indicate that she charged Rs. 2.30 lakh per week for her participation in Celebrity MasterChef. With a total income of Rs. 9.20 lakh from her stint on the show, had she stayed for the full ten-week tenure, her earnings could have amounted to Rs. 32.20 lakh. Despite this, Dipika enjoys a substantial net worth of Rs. 35-40 crore, thanks to her active presence on YouTube and social media, where she continues to earn a significant income.
Before embarking on her successful acting career, Dipika worked as an air hostess at Jet Airways for approximately three years. She later transitioned to the entertainment industry after facing health issues that required her to leave her job as an air hostess. Dipika has since appeared in several popular TV shows, including Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi, Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, Sasural Simar Ka, and Hum Kahaan Tum. She also participated in reality shows like Bigg Boss 12 and Nach Baliye 8. A few months ago, Dipika launched her clothing line, though she paused this venture to join Celebrity MasterChef.
Fans and viewers are eagerly waiting to see what new projects and ventures Dipika Kakar will embark on next, as she focuses on her health and well-being.
