Who Is Dilip? ‘Star' Of Farah Khan Vlogs Who Has ‘Bungalow' In Bihar, Earns ‘Exorbitant' Salary
Farah Khan and her cook Dilip started their cooking vlogs back in April 2024.
What began as yet another cooking vlog soon turned into an internet sensation, bringing Farah Khan and her cook Dilip to the spotlight. She launched her YouTube channel in April 2024. What started as a medium to share her recipes with the world soon evolved into something bigger, featuring celebrity guests from all walks of life.
Initially, it was Farah's star power that pulled in massive views, but later, the unimaginable happened. Now, it's her cook, Dilip, for whom people tune into Farah's vlogs. With his bright smile, humble nature and sweet comebacks to the filmmaker's teasing, he is now a fan favourite among the two.
Despite him taking all the limelight, Farah remains unfazed by his popularity, something that people on the internet love about her. Their on-screen banter is something that viewers have come to love about their vlogs. And if you want to know more about the 'star' Dilip, read on.
Who Is Farah Khan's Cook Dilip?
Dilip, who is now a social media sensation and the internet's favourite, had a rough start. His journey to stardom began the day he decided to leave his native village in Bihar behind and look for job opportunities in the City of Dreams, Mumbai. He not only left his house, but also his family, including his wife and two children, to work in several kitchens across Mumbai.
While he got opportunities, Dilip had to face challenges in the form of long hours and insufficient pay. Despite the drawbacks, he continued to move forward, working tirelessly day in and day out to earn a livelihood for his family. And then one day, Bollywood's renowned choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan noticed him. She took note of his exceptional cooking skills and humble nature. That's when Dilip became her personal cook. He has worked for the filmmaker for over a decade now.
And when Farah brought him in front of the camera, although he struggled a bit in the beginning, he soon became a pro. He not only entertained the viewers with his unfiltered statements and cooking, but also managed to become a favourite of many stars. Dilip soon became the 'star" of Farah's vlogs, and some celebrities often joke that they watch her show just because of him.
Dilip, who once struggled to earn a decent living, now owns a three-storey house in Bihar, where his entire family resides. It has six bedrooms, a pooja room and children's rooms.
Farah Khan Got Her Cook Dilip's Kids Into English-Medium Schools
Besides giving him an exorbitant salary, the amount of which she has never disclosed on camera, Farah also got Dilip's kids into English-medium schools. She even sponsored a culinary course for one of his children, who is training to be a chef. In one of her recent vlogs, she said, 'Dilip has fed so many people… now karma is feeding him."
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