MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria Diagnosed with Breast Cancer; Shares Health Update on Social Media and Seeks Prayers from Fans. MasterChef Pankaj Bhadauria diagnosed with breast cancer, sought prayers from fans by sharing health updates on social media

A very emotional and disturbing news has come out about the winner of the country’s first cooking reality show ‘MasterChef India’ (Season 1) and famous celebrity chef Pankaj Bhadauria. Pankaj Bhadauria himself has informed his fans and loved ones through social media that he is suffering from breast cancer. By sharing a post on his official Instagram handle, he has appealed to the people to pray and pray for his speedy recovery in this difficult time.

Disease revealed during preventive health checkup

Pankaj Bhadauria had recently (on May 17) shared a post on social media, in which she had told that she had gone to get her routine preventive full body checkup done. At that time, while making her fans aware, she had written, “I came for my full body checkup. I think that if you are more than 45 years of age, then you should get this checkup done every year. Health does not only mean treating the disease, but also preventing it in time. Regular checkup helps in timely detection of serious diseases, which improves the outcome of the treatment and gives mental peace. Don’t wait for the symptoms, your future will thank you for it.” Just a few days after this post, the news of his serious illness has come to light.

No official update has come yet regarding the stage of cancer

No accurate or official information has been revealed yet regarding the stage at which celebrity chef Pankaj Bhadauria is suffering from breast cancer. As soon as he shared the news of his illness, social media was flooded with comments from his fans, colleagues and well-wishers. Everyone is praising his courage.

Commenting on her post, MasterChef Gurkeerat wrote, “Sending you lots of love, positive vibes and healing energy.” While writing a very emotional and long note, one of her fans wrote, “You are a true warrior, I have seen your entire journey. You will definitely win this battle. In today’s times, if good doctors and family support you, then it is not difficult to defeat cancer. I myself am a stage 3 cancer survivor and it has been 5 years since I got cured. You fight bravely, you will get well soon.”

The journey from being an English teacher in Lucknow to becoming the country’s first ‘Masterchef’

Pankaj Bhadauria’s life and career have been a source of inspiration for millions of people. In 2010, when the first season of ‘MasterChef India’ started in India, Pankaj said goodbye to his 16-year-old secure teaching career due to his immense passion for cooking. Pankaj Bhadauria, originally from Delhi, was an English teacher in a reputed school in Lucknow. After winning the show he did not look back. Today she has more than 2.6 million (26 lakh) followers on Instagram, with whom she shares great recipes and smart kitchen tips every day. Apart from this, she also has her own famous Culinary Academy in the city of Nawabs, Lucknow, where she trains new chefs.