by Episode 28 of Laughter Chefs Season 3, aired on February 22, 2026, celebrated Aly Goni’s 34th birthday with laughter, food, and magic. The celebrity contestants prepared delicious dishes such as Trifle Cake and Nadru Seekh Kabab.
The 1-hour-and-24-minute-long episode also featured a special guest performance by magician Jaadugar Prince, who made Aly Goni’s birthday even more memorable with his entertaining magic tricks.
Celebrity Pairs in Episode 28
- Elvish Yadav and Karan Kundrra
- Arjun Bijlani and Tejasswi Prakash
- Aly Goni and Jannat Zubair
- Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel
- Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande
- Sudesh Lehri and Nia Sharma
The episode began with all the contestants surprising Aly Goni outside his vanity van with gifts and birthday wishes. After the celebrations, everyone gathered on the Laughter Chefs set, where magician Jaadugar Prince performed incredible tricks, including levitating Nia Sharma and breaking a glass jar using his mental focus. Once the magic show ended, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi announced the first cooking battle of the evening.
Cooking Battle 1: Trifle Cake
For the first cooking challenge, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi asked the contestants to prepare a classic dessert, Trifle Cake.
Criteria for Trifle Cake:
- 3 layers (Sponge, Flavoured Cream, and Fruit)
- Chocolate casing
- Perfect circular shape
After the criteria were announced, all the contestants began preparing their cakes within the given time limit. Once time ran out, Chef Harpal tasted each dish and announced the results.
Winners:
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande
Chef Harpal praised the perfect taste, even layering, and visual appeal of Vicky and Ankita’s Trifle Cake. Impressed by their presentation and circular shape, he complimented them with his famous line, “Zubaan Ki Hogayi Balle Balle,” and awarded them a golden star.
Cooking Battle 2: Nadru Seekh Kabab
In the second challenge of the evening, contestants were tasked with preparing a savoury delicacy called Nadru Seekh Kabab.
Criteria for Nadru Seekh Kabab:
- 1 foot in length
- Single piece of seekh kabab
- Juicy texture
- Rich and flavourful taste
- Hand-shaped structure (Haath Gadhi Shape)
- Cooked in a tandoor
Selected contestants for the market run:
- Elvish Yadav
- Tejasswi Prakash
- Ankita Lokhande
- Kashmera Shah
- Nia Sharma
- Samarth Jurel
- Aly Goni
Once the market run concluded, all pairs started cooking their Nadru Seekh Kababs on the tandoor stations. After the time expired, Chef Harpal tasted every dish and declared the winners.
Winners:
- Sudesh Lehri and Nia Sharma
- Aly Goni and Jannat Zubair
- Samarth Jurel and Abhishek Kumar
Chef Harpal loved the juiciness, texture, and balanced flavours of the dishes made by the three pairs. Each of them received his signature compliment, “Zubaan Ki Hogayi Balle Balle,” along with a golden star.
Leaderboard Standings After Episode 28
- Arjun Bijlani and Tejasswi Prakash – 7 golden stars
- Elvish Yadav and Karan Kundrra – 6 golden stars
- Aly Goni and Jannat Zubair – 6 golden stars
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande – 4 golden stars
- Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel – 4 golden stars
- Sudesh Lehri and Nia Sharma – 3 golden stars
- Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah – 2 golden stars
Next Episode Preview: In Episode 29 of Laughter Chefs Season 3, the celebrity contestants will participate in a Jungle Theme Special. All seven pairs will dress up as animals and birds like rabbits, peacocks, and more while cooking thematic dishes inspired by nature.
Keep checking back for more weekly written updates of Laughter Chefs Season 3. For any questions or feedback regarding Episode 28, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
