Farah Khan, Bollywood’s celebrated choreographer and film director, has not only shaped the careers of several actors over the years, but has also played an important role in changing the life of her longtime cook, Dilip Mukhiya, whose journey from a small village in Bihar to social media fame has attracted widespread attention. (News 18 Hindi)
Dilip Mukhiya, a resident of Pali village in Bihar’s Madhubani district, has been working as a cook in Farah Khan’s house in Mumbai for several years. But recently, his role has expanded beyond the kitchen. (News 18 Hindi)
Khan introduced him to the world of digital content, bringing him in front of the camera for her popular food-based YouTube series, where the duo visits the homes of Bollywood celebrities, TV actors and social media influencers to cook a variety of dishes together. (News 18 Hindi)
What started as a light cooking format has now evolved into a series that is widely followed online. The videos, which show the duo preparing Indian, Chinese and non-vegetarian dishes such as chicken, mutton and fish, regularly go viral across platforms including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Their easy on-screen camaraderie was widely appreciated, with viewers often noting that their interactions resembled those of family members rather than a professional employer-employee relationship. (News 18 Hindi)
The popularity of the series greatly boosted Dilip Mukhiya’s public image. Today, he is known beyond Farah Khan’s kitchen, with his fans rivaling many TV actors and digital creatives. (News 18 Hindi)
According to industry watchers, Mukhiya now earns significant income from social media monetization and brand collaborations, reportedly running into thousands of dollars. He has also appeared in advertisements for several brands and appeared on television shows. Although he received offers for collaborations with independent actors and projects, Mujia turned down many of them. (News 18 Hindi)
Recently, Mukhiya visited his native village in Madhubani to spend time with his family, including his wife Anita, a homemaker, their three children, and his parents, who were previously involved in agriculture. During the visit, videos spread on social media showing the construction of a new house in the village. The clips received praise for both Mukhiya and Farah Khan, with viewers noting that Khan sent gifts to the family and provided financial support to build the house. (News 18 Hindi)
In videos shared from the village, Mukhiya gave a glimpse into his personal life, showing his home, family members, livestock and the surrounding countryside on a daily basis. His children are currently studying in a local primary school. (News 18 Hindi)
