Dilip: Meet Farah Khan's Star Cook

  

Accidental Star: How Dilip became internet famous

Dilip, the personal cook of famous choreographer and director Farah Khan, is now a huge social media celebrity. It’s an amazing story: a common man whose cooking skills and funny, friendly nature have made him as popular as the stars he cooks for.

His success shows how social media can change someone’s life. People love Dilip because he is real and down-to-earth, a refreshing change from the usual glamorous Bollywood world.

What works best is his chemistry with Farah Khan. He is shy but cheerful, with a great sense of humor. Their jokes and conversations feel real, which helps Farah Khan connect with a huge audience. The public teasing about his high salary is a big part of the fun, making their relationship look like a genuine partnership. 

From Bihar to Bollywood: Dilip’s journey

Life Before Stardom

Dilip’s journey is truly inspiring. He comes from a simple family in Bihar. Like many others, he left his village and came to Mumbai to find better work and give his wife and two children a good life.   

Life was very hard in the beginning. He had to do "hectic jobs" for very little pay. In fact, his first job in Delhi paid him a mere Rs 300 per month. This low starting point makes his current success even more incredible. 

Ten Years of Trust with Farah Khan

Dilip’s luck changed when Farah Khan saw and appreciated his talent for cooking, and she hired him as her personal chef.  He has been working with Farah Khan for almost ten years. This long relationship proves he is trustworthy and professional, which is why Farah Khan felt comfortable showing him in her personal vlogs and taking him to her famous friends' homes.   

When he started working for Farah Khan, his salary immediately shot up to Rs 20,000 per month.   

The Perfect Personality for Videos

Dilip’s character is perfect for social media. He is cheerful, lively, and funny, a great match for Farah Khan's bold and energetic personality.  

He is a family man, married with children, and his age is estimated to be between 35 and 45 years. Because he started from a humble background in Bihar, his success story inspires millions of people across India who also dream of a better life.  

The viral content strategy

Dilip’s fame exploded after the launch of Farah Khan’s YouTube cooking vlogs in 2024.  

The Celebrity Kitchen Tour

The vlogs follow a simple and fun idea: Farah Khan and Dilip visit the homes of various celebrities to cook their favorite dishes. Famous guests like Kajol, Ananya Panday, and Vijay Varma have appeared on the show. 

Even though the videos have a script and pre-planned dialogues , Dilip’s genuine humor and reactions keep the content real and entertaining. Having celebrity guests helps the channel gain more views because their fans also start watching the show. 

Jokes About Money

The most popular joke in the series is Farah Khan teasing Dilip about his constantly rising salary. She often jokes that she might have to take up "extra work" just to pay his growing paycheck. This joke does two things: it's funny, and it tells the audience that Dilip is a highly valued and well-paid professional.   

Filmmaker Karan Johar even publicly joked that "no one is more popular than Dilip" than Farah herself, confirming Dilip’s new status as a star. They even attended the YouTube FanFest in Mumbai together, showing they are a legitimate digital jodi.

Dilip’s Culinary Style

Dilip specializes in comforting, popular Indian regional food, which is a hit with viewers. Some dishes featured include:  

• Easy Homemade Crispy Surmai Fry aur Ghee Wali Dal 

• Spicy Amritsari Aloo Wadiyan   

• Dilip Ki Special Junglee Mutton Recipe 

• Yakhani Pulao 

They also show unique recipes, like Baba Ramdev’s special 'ATM' (Aloevera, Turmeric, Methi) anti-aging recipe. Dilip is confident about his value, and in one vlog, he advised actor Rohit Saraf’s cook, Bunnu, on how to demand a salary increase, jokingly threatening to start a "movement".

Big change: From low wage to lakhpati

Dilip’s life has changed completely because of his fame and high earnings.

Big Jump in Income

The difference in his income is huge: from Rs 300 early in his career to a starting salary of Rs 20,000 with Farah Khan. Now, he earns "certainly above Rs 1 Lakh" (in lakhs) per month, and also gets paid extra for his YouTube appearances.  

This money has allowed him to build a beautiful three-story house with six bedrooms in his village in Bihar.   

Setting an Example for Staff

Dilip’s standing is so high that he even turned down an acting role! Casting director Mukesh Chhabra offered him a film role, but Dilip refused because he had a better offer for Rs 1 Lakh from another producer. 

Farah Khan often teases that Dilip might soon replace professional actors, like Ronit Roy, in product endorsements, showing his high market value.  

Giving His Children a Better Future

The most significant step in Dilip’s journey is the investment in his children’s future. Farah Khan not only pays him well but also sponsored his children’s education in English-medium schools.  

More importantly, she sponsored a culinary diploma for one of his children who wants to be a chef. Farah Khan's reason was powerful: she didn’t want Dilip’s children to grow up having to work in someone else’s kitchen. This is a gesture of true empowerment that will change his family’s class for good.  

Respect and dignity: A new standard

The relationship between Farah Khan and Dilip is a great example of respect, especially when there have been many reports of celebrities treating their domestic staff badly. 

• Recognition: Dilip is treated with immense respect. He has gone on vacation to the Maldives with Farah Khan and received VIP treatment.  

• Star Treatment: When they visited actress Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s home, the actress showed respect by putting a garland on Dilip and specifically asked him to bring makhana (fox nuts) from Bihar.  

• Audience Love: Viewers love Farah Khan for supporting Dilip, calling her a "gem of a person" for giving him and his family such opportunities. They constantly praise their "cute banter". 

Dilip's story is a huge inspiration. It proves that a cook's job is skilled labor and deserves high pay and respect. His success is based on his real, funny personality, which has made him an unforgettable star in the Bollywood digital world.