“Karan Wahi's compliment gave me the confidence to join 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment”, says Reem Shaikh

COLORS is all set to serve 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment', a one-of-a-kind culinary-comedy crossover that brings an extravaganza of non-stop entertainment. Twelve popular entertainers are entering a chaotic kitchen for an epic cooking showdown that's sure to be a blast. From messing up recipes to cracking jokes, they're poised to stir up a storm of laughter. This kitchen will be graced by stars donning the chef’s hat including Krushna Abhishek – Kashmera Shah, Vicky Jain – Ankita Lokhande, Rahul Vaidya – Aly Goni, Reem Sameer Shaikh - Jannat Zubair, Karan Kundrra - Arjun Bijlani, and Sudesh Lehri – Nia Sharma. Adding the tadka of her humour is the one and only comedy queen Bharti Singh, with Celebrity Chef Coach Harpal Singh Sokhi lending a helping hand to the novice chefs and rating their dishes. Among the laughter chefs, Reem Shaikh shares her experience of stepping aboard this laugh riot. Watch 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ Powered by Rajdhani Besan, Special Partner Vim Liquid, Cooking Partner Silver Coin Atta and Kitchen Partner Kent Smart Chef Appliances every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30pm only on COLORS.

1.    What drew you to participate in a show that combines cooking and comedy?
A.    Honestly, for me, it all started when I recently began experimenting in the kitchen. One day, I decided to cook mutton biryani and shared it with my dear friend Karan Wahi. He gave me such a wonderful compliment that it really boosted my confidence. When the opportunity to participate in this show came up, I felt confident about my cooking abilities thanks to Karan's encouragement. His positive feedback made me believe in myself, and that's why I decided to say yes to the show.

2.    Which celebrity pair do you see as your biggest competition and why?
A.    I honestly don't know who my biggest competitor is yet because I haven't seen anyone cook. However, during a gathering before the show, everyone was praising me and Jannat Zubair, saying that we would cook really good food. So, while I'm not certain about who we're up against, it seems that everyone else is considering us as the ones to beat.

3.    How will you strike a balance between managing the chaos of the kitchen and offering unlimited entertainment?
A.    I don't have to put in much effort to be entertaining in the kitchen. Just cooking the way, I usually do automatically turn out to be hilarious. I have a knack for humour while cooking, and my kitchen often ends up in a bit of chaos, even though the food turns out great. The aftermath of my culinary adventures is always amusing to witness.

4.    How do you handle the pressure of the competition, especially if things don't go as planned in the kitchen?
A.    At the moment, there's really no pressure on us because Jannat and I are the youngest on the show. We're at that age where we're still learning about cooking. If anyone tries to put pressure on us, I believe it's their mistake for expecting too much from us kids.

5.    What's the biggest kitchen mishap you've encountered in real life, and how do you think you will handle these mishaps on the show?
A.    My dad and I decided to take charge of the kitchen while mom and Dadi were away, and I was pretty young back then. Despite my dad's lack of culinary expertise, he approached the task with unshakable confidence. Our ambitious dish of choice was mac and cheese. However, in a comical turn of events, instead of corn flour, we accidentally used wheat flour while adding ingredients. Despite our best efforts, the dish ended up being a bit of a flop.

6.    If your cooking style were a superhero, what would its superpower be?
A.    I think the ultimate superpower for me while cooking would be the ability to effortlessly slice and dice all vegetables with just a snap of the fingers. It would save so much time and effort. 

7.    For survival if you have to cook something what will that dish be?
A.    I believe the simplest thing to cook would be a sandwich. The beauty of it lies in its versatility—you can fill it with practically anything, creating your own unique combination. It's a quick and easy meal. 

8.    Picture yourself as a dish on a restaurant menu – what quirky name would you give yourself?
A.    Honey Chilli Reem!