On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, COLORS’ Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment brought together a beautiful fusion of tradition and entertainment as nine of India’s most respected pandits graced the show with their blessings. Known for its fun-filled chaos and celebrity cook-offs, the show took a sacred detour by hosting a special Brahman Bhoj, where celebrity chefs prepared and served a ceremonial feast to the visiting pandits, an age-old Indian tradition of honouring gurus and spiritual guides.
This unique episode became a rare moment on Indian television where spirituality met comedy in a truly heartfelt way. The pandits, representing some of the most revered temples and spiritual traditions in the country, didn’t just bless the occasion, they joined in the fun, laughed along with the stars, and participated in light-hearted banter. The show beautifully captured how humour and devotion can coexist, without losing the essence of either.Among the revered guests were Pandit Venkatesh Mishra and Pandit Krishna Acharya from the sacred city of Kashi, both associated with the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple. From the banks of the Narmada in Omkareshwar, Pandit Jayesh Dixit brought the calm energy of one of India’s Jyotirlingas. Mumbai’s vibrant devotional culture was represented by Pandit Umesh Chandra Dube, Pandit Santosh Upadhyay, Pandit Pradeep Shukla, and Pandit Chandra Prakash Acharya Mishra. Also present was Pandit Pravin Jangam, the priest of Lalbaugcha Raja, whose presence added a Ganpati festive flair.
A special highlight was the appearance of Pandit Chandrashekhar Sharma, known for performing the wedding rituals of high-profile personalities including the Ambani family, Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas. His visit brought a flurry of good-natured jokes and stories around celebrity weddings, perfectly blending tradition with television charm.
Reflecting on the moment, show host Krushna Abhishek shared how deeply moved he was by the experience. “In all my years of doing entertainment shows, nothing came close to what we felt that day. Serving food to pandits and sitting on the floor reminded me of rituals at home growing up. The jokes were still flying, but something sacred hung in the air.
