Karan Johar can’t get enough of Farah Khan’s cook Dilip: ‘No one is more popular than him’

On Monday, Karan Johar stepped out to attend the premiere of his upcoming production venture Homebound. Farah Khan also joined the starry event.

Published on: Sep 23, 2025, 10:06:35 IST

By Sugandha Rawal

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Filmmaker Farah Khan's cook Dilip has become an unlikely star after being a constant in her vlogs, winning over fans with his charm. Even Karan Johar, a close friend of Farah, has joined the Dilip fan club, joking that he is more popular than Farah herself.

Over time, Dilip has emerged as a fan favourite, with his charming rapport and playful banter with Farah Khan winning hearts.

Karan Johar jokes about Dilip’s popularity

On Monday, Karan stepped out to attend the premiere of his upcoming production venture Homebound with the film’s lead Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa. His friend and filmmaker Farah Khan also joined the starry event.

Farah was spotted striking a pose with Karan on the red carpet, and their playful banter captured the attention of all the photographers gathered around.

Referring to Farah’s cook, Dilip, Karan joked, “I want to say no one is more popular than Dilip. Dilip zyada aage nahi chala gaya? (He has gone ahead in life, right?)”

Farah asked, “What about me?" to which Karan quipped, “No, no." The exchange between the two made the photographers laugh.

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Later, as they posed for the shutterbugs, Karan was seen giving Farah a warm hug and saying, “Rab ne bana di jodi (A match made in heaven).”

About Dilip in Farah Khan’s cooking vlogs

Farah Khan launched her cooking vlogs in 2024, where she is seen visiting the homes of various celebrities along with her cook, Dilip. Together, they learn to prepare new dishes while sharing light-hearted conversations that keep viewers hooked. Over time, Dilip has emerged as a fan favourite, with his charming rapport and playful banter with Farah winning hearts. Their rising popularity recently landed them a spot at the YouTube FanFest in Mumbai on 11 September.

In one of her vlogs, Farah hinted that Dilip now charges a huge fee and saying, “Chaalu kiya tha 20,000 se ab toh pucho hi mat (It started with 20,000, so don’t even ask now).” In the vlogs, Dilip is often seen joking and asking Farah to increase his salary.

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Sugandha Rawal
Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More

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