Rs 300 to Overrated: Cyrus Broacha on Farah Khan’s Cook Dilip
Cyrus Broacha calls Farah Khan's vlog cook Dilip overrated and scripted, while fans defend the man who rose from Rs 300 to a debt-free life.
Farah Khan’s YouTube vlogs have made her cook Dilip one of the most recognisable faces in Indian celebrity content. But comedian Cyrus Broacha has now said he is not a fan. On the latest episode of his talk show Cyrus Says, Broacha told guest Shantanu Anam that Dilip’s screen presence has changed.
What Cyrus Broacha said
Broacha was blunt about the vlog favourite. ‘He irritates me. He is like acting all the time now,’ he said. He added that Dilip’s early appearances felt natural, but now he comes across as ‘a fraud’ because the jokes seem fed to him. His summary was sharper: he called Dilip ‘overrated’.
Shantanu Anam pushed back immediately. ‘You are the only person in the world who doesn’t like Dilip. Dilip is lovable and sweet,’ he said. That exchange gives a voice to the larger audience that has turned Dilip into a fan favourite.
The milestones that made Dilip a star
Dilip’s rise is not just about punchlines. Farah Khan has shared how her YouTube channel’s success changed his life. A quick look at the journey:
- Started his career in Delhi on Rs 300
- Earned Rs 20,000 as his first salary with Farah Khan
- Had personal debts cleared after the channel took off
- Is building a house in his hometown in Bihar
- His children now study in an English-medium school
- Farah helped one son join a culinary diploma course
Why the ‘scripted’ criticism matters
For fans, Dilip’s appeal has always been that he does not seem to be performing. Cyrus Broacha’s criticism strikes at the heart of that appeal: once a personal cook becomes a known vlog character, even the casual moments can start to look rehearsed. Farah Khan has also said Dilip earns additional income or a share of the vlog revenue, so the stakes are no longer just about cooking.
Online, viewers are spending energy on the debate. According to the poll accompanying the original report, more than 3,000 users shared their opinion on the day, and over 5,000 had already voted. That is a strong signal that audiences are invested in Dilip’s on-screen arc, not just the food.
For now, the divide is clear: some viewers see a sweet, humble cook whose luck changed, while Cyrus Broacha sees a persona that has outgrown its natural charm.
Source: The Times of India
