Updated On: 09 December, 2025 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Filmmaker Farah Khan makes a special cameo onMangal Lakshmi, joined by internet star Dilip, bringing humour and high energy to the crucial “Pehla Swaad” Ticket to Finale challenge

Farah Khan, Dilip, Neelu Vaghela and Dipika Singh
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With her iconic humour and trademark spice, filmmaker Farah Khan enters COLORS’ Mangal Lakshmi alongside internet favourite Dilip for a special episode where the kitchen turns into a lively fusion of dance and offbeat cooking tasks. In the ongoing track, the Pehla Swaad competition hits its most crucial stage with the Ticket to Finale challenge, where Bhabhiji (Neelu Waghela) as the new head chef pushes Mangal and Saumya into unexpected cooking tests. As Farah and Dilip introduce a thrilling ‘jodi challenge’, Saumya teams up with Adit, leaving Mangal to face the heat alone. And now, with the finale within reach, will Mangal be able to deliver a dish that not only wins the judges’ hearts but seals her place in the competition?
Shooting for a special episode of Mangal Lakshmi, Farah Khan said, “Arre bhai, jab kitchen ka maha-yudh ho raha ho Mangal Lakshmi mein, mujhe toh aana hi tha! I’m super excited to judge the ‘Pehla Swaad’ ticket-to-finale challenge — yahan khaane ka taste bhi test hoga aur contestants ka patience bhi. With my full-on Farah-tadka, thodi masti, thoda masala, and my cook Dilip joining the madness, the kitchen is guaranteed to get garam. Mangal aur Saumya dono ko mile surprises aur shocks, but who plates up the real winner’s swaad, that you’ll have to watch. All I can say is, this episode serves flavour, fun, and full-on fireworks."