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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Farah Khan's Cook Dilip Says ‘Vijay Mallya Toh Chor Hai', Leaves Her In Splits In New Vlog
Last Updated: Farah Khan visits S8UL gaming house in Navi Mumbai with cook Dilip for a fun vlog featuring top creators like Payal Gaming. Farah Khan is diving headfirst into the world of YouTube, and her latest adventure took her straight into the heart of India's gaming scene. Joined by her cook, Dilip, she dropped by the S8UL Gamers' house in Navi Mumbai to film a fresh vlog—one that quickly turned into a laugh riot. As they arrived at the S8UL house, the duo was instantly taken aback by the flashy lineup of high-end vehicles. Dilip couldn't resist hopping onto a Kawasaki and was soon eyeing a striking yellow Porsche. Farah, equally surprised by the glam lifestyle, didn't hold back her thoughts. 'These gamers are making more money than us," she said before stepping inside. S8UL is home to some of the biggest professional streamers in the country, all operating out of a single hub. Co-founder Goldy made an appearance in the video, but the spotlight quickly shifted to Payal Gaming, who runs India's largest female-led gaming channel with 4.3 million subscribers. In a scripted sketch full of playful energy, Dilip kept flirting with Payal. At one point, he asked, 'How much money do you make?" She played along, responding, 'Do you want to be a gamer?" and even offered to teach him. Curious about the gaming lifestyle, Dilip grilled several creators about their income while Farah wandered around the space, stunned by the luxuries on display. When Farah discovered a massive walk-in sneaker closet, she said, 'I'm earning brownie points from my son by doing this. How much money are you people making…" Turning to Dilip, she added, 'Bhai hum kya hi kama rahe hain, yeh bachche dekho kitna kama ke daal rahe hain sab." The vlog wasn't all talk, though. Farah and Dilip were split into teams and asked to whip up noodles in just 10 minutes. As part of a fun twist, Dilip faced a mini challenge. If he failed, he'd have to spice up his dish with extra chili. One gamer threw him a curveball: 'What is the full form of BGMI?" But Dilip misheard the question and replied, 'Vijay Mallya toh chor hai." The unexpected answer left everyone speechless. Even Farah had to walk out of the kitchen, cracking up in the living room. The gamer clarified, 'What did you think I said?" The unique crossover sparked excitement online. Viewers were quick to celebrate the collaboration between Bollywood and the gaming world. First Published: June 08, 2025, 07:27 IST


Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Vijay Mallya chor hai': Farah Khan's chef Dilip steals the show with fiery remark, flirts with Payal Gaming in new vlog
Agencies Payal Gaming and Fara Khan's cook Dilip's Flirty Banter Farah Khan recently visited the S8UL Gamers' headquarters in Navi Mumbai with her cook, Dilip, for a new episode of her YouTube vlog. The moment they arrived, they were welcomed by a garage brimming with high-end vehicles—sleek cars and luxury bikes parked in neat rows. Dilip, full of excitement, climbed onto a Kawasaki and couldn't help but admire a bright yellow Porsche nearby. Before even stepping inside the house, Farah expressed amusement at how lucrative the gaming world has S8UL house is home to a group of India's top gaming influencers who work and live together under one roof. Among them is Goldy, a co-founder of the collective, who also joined the vlog. But it was Payal Gaming—who heads India's largest female-led gaming channel with over 4.3 million subscribers—who ended up stealing the a playful, scripted segment, Dilip kept teasing and joking with Payal, showing great interest in switching careers to gaming. He bombarded her and other creators with cheeky questions about their incomes. Payal responded with good humor, offering to mentor him in gaming. Farah, meanwhile, looked stunned by the lavish lifestyle these young gamers lead, especially when she came across a full walk-in closet overflowing with trendy sneakers. She admitted that her son would be thrilled to see her mingling with such big names in the gaming world. Things took a comical turn when Farah and Dilip were challenged to a cooking competition, where they had to prepare noodles in ten minutes. To spice things up, Dilip was given a quiz-based challenge: if he got the answer wrong, he would have to overload his noodles with chili. One gamer asked him the full form of "BGMI"—Battlegrounds Mobile India. Dilip, mishearing the question entirely, blurted out a surprising answer involving Vijay Mallya. The room froze in disbelief, and Farah burst into laughter, leaving the kitchen to giggle by herself in the living room. The mix-up felt entirely genuine, adding to the charm of the moment. The collaboration was well-received online, with fans flooding the comment section. Viewers praised the crossover and expressed joy at seeing a mainstream Bollywood personality showing interest in India's booming gaming culture. Farah's YouTube channel is also thriving, now boasting over 1.6 million subscribers. Disgraced tycoon Vijay Mallya recently made a rare public statement in a four-hour podcast with entrepreneur Raj Shamani, where he expressed regret over the downfall of Kingfisher Airlines. This now-defunct airline, once seen as a reflection of his lavish and flamboyant business persona, ceased operations years ago under financial strain. Mallya openly acknowledged the failure of the airline, accepting responsibility and expressing remorse for the collapse that impacted many lives and the apology, Mallya strongly refuted any claims of criminal behavior or misappropriation of funds. He emphasized that the narrative often portrayed in the media overlooks the deeper and more complicated layers of what actually transpired behind the scenes. According to him, the issues leading to the airline's downfall were far more nuanced than public perception the podcast, he spoke at length about his ongoing absence from India and underlined that he never fled the country to escape justice. Mallya stated that he had left India on a scheduled trip, and while he did not return, he insists it was due to reasons he considers valid and justifiable. He maintained that labeling him a 'fugitive' is technically inaccurate but somewhat tolerable. However, he firmly rejected being branded a 'thief,' asking where such accusations of 'theft' originate when he claims no evidence supports such a a more reflective segment of the conversation, Mallya expressed a potential openness to returning to India. He made it clear that his willingness to come back hinges entirely on receiving a credible assurance of fair legal treatment and being allowed to live with dignity. If those conditions are met, he said he would genuinely consider returning to his Mallya is currently facing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom, where he has lived since 2016. Indian authorities have accused him of defaulting on loans amounting to over ₹9,000 crore, borrowed from a group of domestic banks to fund Kingfisher Airlines. These unpaid debts eventually led to a lengthy and ongoing extradition battle, as Indian financial institutions and law enforcement agencies continue to push for his return to face candid interview offered rare insight into Mallya's perspective on the allegations, the business collapse, and his extended stay abroad, as he attempted to distance himself from the image of a financial offender and instead frame the story around corporate failure, legal complexity, and a demand for fairness.


Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Payal Dhare
Payal Dhare, widely known as Payal Gaming, launched her YouTube channel in March 2019, focusing on Garena Free Fire and Battlegrounds Mobile India, along with tech gadget reviews. With over 4 .2 million subscribers, Payal has become a major figure in India's gaming scene. In 2024, she became the first female gamer to win the international accolade, Mobile Streamer of the Year at the MOBIES. Her accolades include Best Gaming & Esports Influencer (Impact Digital Influencer Awards), the Dynamic Gaming Creator of the Year award (Creators United 2023), Best Female Gamer (InfluencEX 2023 Award), Fan Favourite Female Streamer (India Gaming Awards), Gamer of the Year (Global Excellence Awards 2024).