Farah Khan, a filmmaker and choreographer, has finally answered a question that many of her fans have been asking: does her favorite cook, Dilip, get paid extra for being in her popular YouTube videos? Farah provided a frank yet fun answer in a recent video taped at the house of actress Shruti Haasan.
Farah Khan’s cooking video series, which started in 2024, has made her long-time cook Dilip a surprise hit on social media. Fans love him because he has a caustic sense of humor and gets along well with Farah and her famous guests, such Kajol, Ananya Panday, and Vijay Varma.
In the newest video, Farah and Dilip go to Shruti Haasan’s beautiful home, which has a “industrial vibe.” Shruti made sambar and dosa for the three of them, and she also showed off her musical skills by playing an original song on her piano. Shruti remarked, “Does Dilip get extra royalty or extra fees for YouTube videos?” when they talked about Dilip’s sudden prominence.
Farah didn’t give a precise number, but her answer made it clear how much Dilip was getting paid. “Yes, he gets a lot—more than everyone here put together,” she joked. When Shruti told Farah that followers were “just worried about Dilip,” Farah jokingly said, “Don’t worry about him, worry about me.”
The vlog also talked about how Dilip was doing well in other areas. Farah said that he had even recorded a song with famous artist Shankar Mahadevan called “Meri Pagar Badhao,” which means “Increase My Salary.” This was a funny reference to his viral popularity.
Many people have appreciated Farah’s vlogs for how real they feel and how close she is to Dilip. There are several stories about how he went from being a behind-the-scenes cook to a well-known public figure. Some even say he has a personal manager and has signed brand deals with big firms like Myntra and Vim.
Shruti Haasan’s Next Projects
People are talking a lot about Shruti Haasan’s next action thriller, Coolie. The movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has a great cast that includes Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and Upendra. Aamir Khan, a huge celebrity in Bollywood, will also make a special appearance. On August 14, the movie will have a big theater release, where it will compete at the box office with War 2, starring Jr. NTR and Hrithik Roshan.