What started as a few light-hearted appearances in Farah Khan's YouTube cooking videos has turned her long-time cook, Dilip Mukhiya, into a surprise internet sensation. Known for his shy smile, quick wit, and incredible culinary skills, Dilip has been an integral part of Farah's household for over a decade, and now, he's winning hearts far beyond her kitchen.
Meet Farah's viral cook: Dilip Ji
Dilip, who hails from Darbhanga, Bihar, reportedly joined Farah Khan's home 10 years ago. With the launch of her YouTube cooking series in 2024, her on-camera presence quickly became a fan-favourite element. Whether he's whipping up recipes for stars like Kajol, Ananya Panday, or Vijay Varma, or playfully bantering with Farah, audiences can’t get enough.
How much does Dilip earn?
Naturally, fans have been curious about his earnings. The mystery was addressed in a recent episode filmed at Shruti Haasan's industrial-chic Mumbai home.
After serving sambar and dosa, Shruti asked the question on everyone’s mind: “Does Dilip get extra royalty or extra fees for YouTube videos?” Farah grinned, replying, “Yes, he gets a lot, more than everyone here put together.” When Shruti added, “We were just worried about Dilip,” Farah quipped, “Don’t be worried about him; be worried about me.”
Answering to the speculation around his salary, in one of the videos with actor Sunny Singh, Farhan stated, "Agar main tereko bolungi na iski pagaar kitni hai toh Rohit tereko chhod ke mere paas aa jaayega (If I tell you how much he earns, Rohit will leave you and come work for me)."
Dilip's three-storey bungalow in Bihar
His growing popularity also gave viewers a peek into his personal life. In a vlog from Bihar, Dilip proudly showcased his under-construction three-storey bungalow with six bedrooms. Though the windows were still covered with fabric, his wife, children, and parents had already moved in. “Mera (ghar) thorra jaldi bananeka hain. Abhi swimming pool to baaki hain hai,” he joked.
Farah has also ensured that Dilip’s children study in an English-medium school, a gesture that fans deeply admired. From cooking in a celebrity kitchen to building his dream home, Dilip’s journey is proof that talent, loyalty, and a dash of charm can change one’s life.
