Cyrus Broacha Calls Farah Khan’s Cook Dilip “Overrated”
Bharatmorning.com – Cyrus Broacha calls Farah Khan’s cook Dilip “a fraud” and says the humour in Farah Khan’s popular YouTube vlogs now feels scripted. The comedian shared his opinion while discussing Dilip’s growing on-screen presence during an episode of his YouTube talk show Cyrus Says.
Farah Khan’s vlogs have made Dilip a familiar face among viewers. His banter with the filmmaker during visits to celebrity homes has become a regular part of the videos, and many fans have responded positively to his relaxed comic exchanges.
Cyrus Broacha Says Dilip’s Humour Feels Planned
Speaking with comedian, actor and improviser Shantanu Anam, Broacha said he did not enjoy Dilip’s appearances. He suggested that Dilip seemed more natural in the initial videos, but that the humour now appeared rehearsed.
“I don’t like that guy. He irritates me. He is like acting all the time now. The first couple of times he was nice otherwise he looks like a fraud to me. I think Farah feeds him the lines and then he says whatever he wants. Sometimes I feel his heart is not in it. He is overrated.”
Cyrus Broacha calls Farah Khan’s cook Dilip overrated at a time when the cook has become an important part of the channel’s identity. While Broacha questioned the authenticity of the comic moments, Dilip continues to receive considerable affection from viewers of Farah’s videos.
Shantanu Anam Defends Farah Khan’s Cook
Shantanu Anam disagreed with Broacha’s remarks and defended Dilip during the conversation. He said Dilip’s popularity reflected the warmth audiences see in him on camera.
“You are the only person in the world who doesn’t like Dilip. Dilip is lovable and sweet.”
The exchange highlighted two sharply different reactions to Dilip’s rise as a public figure. For many viewers, he is more than a household employee appearing briefly in a vlog; his conversations with Farah have become a recurring attraction.
Farah Khan on Dilip’s Changed Circumstances
Farah Khan has previously spoken about how the success of her digital content has affected Dilip’s life. In 2025, she said she had helped him clear debts and start building a house in his native Bihar.
She also said that his children were admitted to an English-medium school, while one of his sons received support to pursue a culinary diploma. During a conversation with Soha Ali Khan on her YouTube channel, Farah explained that much of the first year of Dilip’s improved financial situation went towards repaying loans.
“He had a lot of debt, I don’t know from where, so one year has gone by just paying off his debt and telling him that he cannot take a loan on interest anymore because whatever I am giving him is going down a well. So I have cleared all his debts, and now he’s building his house. I am trying to get many brands involved so that we give him the house for free.”
Dilip has also discussed his early working years in one of Farah’s vlogs. He said he began in Delhi earning ₹300 and that his starting salary at Farah’s home was ₹20,000.
Farah has said his earnings increased significantly as her YouTube channel grew. Along with a higher salary, she has indicated that Dilip receives extra payments or a share of the revenue from vlogs in which he appears.
FAQ: Cyrus Broacha, Farah Khan and Dilip
What did Cyrus Broacha say about Dilip?
Cyrus Broacha said he found Dilip irritating and felt that his recent humour appeared acted or scripted. He also called him overrated.
Who defended Dilip during the discussion?
Shantanu Anam defended Dilip, calling him lovable and sweet while noting his widespread popularity with viewers.
Why is Dilip well known?
Dilip became widely recognised through Farah Khan’s YouTube vlogs, where his interactions with her during celebrity-home visits became a familiar feature.
Cyrus Broacha calls Farah Khan’s cook Dilip’s on-screen persona less spontaneous than before, while Shantanu and many viewers see his easy presence as central to the appeal of Farah’s vlogs.