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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.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Farah Khan's cook Dilip says ‘Vijay Mallya toh chor hai' as he flirts with Payal Gaming in latest vlog, asks her how much she earns
Farah Khan and her cook, Dilip, paid a visit to the S8UL Gamers' collective in Navi Mumbai, and shot a new vlog at their facility. Immediately upon arriving, they were greeted by a garage full of fancy cars and bikes. Dilip hopped onto a Kawasaki, and admired a yellow Porsche. Before entering the house, Farah remarked, 'These gamers are making more money than us.' The S8UL Gamers collective comprises of several professional streamers, who operate from under one roof. The co-founder of the collective, Goldy, was also a part of the vlog. But the attention went to Payal Gaming, who runs India's biggest gaming channel with 4.3 million subscribers. Dilip kept flirting with her in an extended scripted gag, and insisted that he wants to become a gamer as well. 'How much money do you make?' he asked her. 'Do you want to be a gamer?' she replied, offering to teach him. Dilip asked several of her colleagues about their earnings as well, while Farah was shocked to see an entire walk-in closet filled with sneakers. 'I'm earning brownie points from my son by doing this. How much money are you people making…' she said, as she held her head in her hands. 'Bhai hum kya hi kama rahe hain, yeh bachche dekho kitna kama ke daal rahe hain sab,' she told Dilip. Also read – Farah Khan's cook Dilip pokes fun at Shah Rukh Khan as he cries while chopping onions: 'Kal Ho Naa Ho ka climax yaad aa gaya' The task involved both Dilip and Farah forming teams and cooking noodles in 10 minutes. During the task, Dilip was given a challenge. He was told that if he fails the challenge, he'd have to add extra chili in his noodles. 'What is the full form of BGMI?' one of the gamers asked Dilip, who misheard and replied, 'Vijay Mallya toh chor hai.' The answer seemed unscripted, because everyone was shocked. Farah walked out of the kitchen, once again with her head in her hands, and laughed by herself in living room. 'What did you think I said?' the gamer asked Dilip. The gamers' fans flooded the comments section, and remarked at the unlikely collaboration. 'Loved the crossover. Never imagined someone from Bollywood will recognize gaming and will reach our own s8ul house. The more you dig the more will love it, hope you will gain more interest in gaming,' one of the gamers wrote. Farah's YouTube channel has taken off, and currently has over 1.6 million subscribers. Meanwhile, Vijay Mallya recently gave an interview for the first time in nearly a decade, as he appeared on Raj Shamani's podcast to clear his name. He has been accused of financial fraud, and is currently a fugitive in the UK.
