Dipika Kakar on Career Break & Motherhood: "I Am Very Grateful..."

YouTuber and actor Dipika Kakar is all set to return to television with the cooking reality show, Celebrity Masterchef. After nearly four years away from the screen, Dipika will participate as a contestant, balancing her career comeback with cherished family time. In a recently released promo, she opens up about her journey into motherhood, expressing gratitude for taking a break from acting to focus on raising her son, Ruhaan.

Dipika Kakar On Career Break:

Talking about her comeback, she said in promo, "I am very grateful mujhe ye privilege mila ke main apne career ka ek break loon aur main puri tarah se apni motherhood ko time doon. Joh main humesha se chahti thi. (I feel incredibly grateful to have had the privilege to take a break from my career and dedicate myself fully to motherhood, which has always been my dream)"

"I Reached A Certain Stage In My Career"

While speaking with judges Farah Khan and Ranveer Brar, the Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum actress shared heartfelt insights, saying, "When we got married, Shoaib ko main humesha bolti thi ki main tab ek baby plan karungi jab main career ke uss stage pe hoon yaa hum financially itne strong ho ki woh do-teen saal ka gap le paun (When Shoaib and I got married, I always told him that I would only consider planning for a baby when I reached a certain stage in my career or when we were financially stable enough to take a two-to-three-year break. I wanted to ensure I could dedicate myself fully to every little aspect of parenting)."

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When asked by the judges about the thought behind the dish, Dipika Kakar revealed that since it is about family, she was preparing achaari mutton, her husband Shoaib Ibrahim's favorite meal. She also shared that their son, Ruhaan, has a sweet tooth and loves fruits. Hearing this, Farah Khan mentioned that she had already tasted and enjoyed the dish before.

Earlier, Dipika Kakar became emotional as the judges praised her efforts and the dish she presented. When Farah Khan asked her about her feelings, Dipika explained that she was representing individuals who are often undervalued for their contributions in the kitchen, highlighting the significance of recognizing and respecting their efforts.