Laughter Chefs 2: Bharti Singh receives a heartfelt birthday surprise on set; the actress says 'The team gave me a day I will carry in my heart forever'

Time of India

a day ago

For someone who's made the nation laugh for years,'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment' turned the tables on Bharti Singh by gifting her an unforgettable surprise — her very first birthday celebration on national television! What began as an ordinary shoot day was turned into a deeply emotional and joy-filled rollercoaster that brought together the people closest to her heart — from celebrity friends to her Laughter Chefs family, and most importantly, her real family including her beloved son Golla.
The day kicked off with Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi dedicating a special dish — Aam Papad Chaat with roasted Aam Panna — just for her. But before Bharti could fully savour the moment, the entire cast surprised her with a flash mob-style dance performance, with Bharti right at the centre of the fun and frolic. The surprise crescendoed when two young fans ran up to her, tightly hugging her and calling her their "favourite ever", leaving the usually witty Bharti visibly teary-eyed and speechless.
But the most moving moments were yet to come.
Her long-time friend and co-star
Krushna Abhishek
unveiled a special countdown video with hilarious and heartfelt birthday wishes from the Laughter Chefs celebrity contestants. That was followed by an emotional montage of messages from some of her closest friends in the industry — including Kapil Sharma, Jasmin Bhasin, Chandan Prabhakar, and others — all sharing little stories, memories, and the admiration they hold for her.
However, what truly tugged at her heartstrings were the surprise appearances of two people she hadn't seen in over a decade — an old school friend and a college buddy — who popped up in the video with messages that took her back to her early days, before the fame, the stage lights, and the laughter.
And then came the moment that made time stand still.
Led by her mother Kamla Singh, Bharti's entire family — including her little son Golla and her dedicated team and support staff — walked onto the set.
It was the first time they had all come together on a shoot, and the energy was nothing short of magical. As Bharti stood surrounded by her Laughter Chefs family and her real-life loved ones — wrapped in a bubble of warmth, nostalgia, and pride — Krushna, true to form, lightened the moment with his signature wit: 'Bharti, tumhare sasur ko dekh ke laga Ranjeet from Houseful 5 aa gayi!' The whole set erupted in laughter, a perfect reminder that even in the most emotional moments, laughter finds its way.
The emotions peaked when her mentor Sudesh Lehri stepped in with one final surprise — a closing video from all the contestants filled with touching messages about Bharti's resilience, her big heart, and her unwavering support to everyone around her.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Bharti shared: 'I've celebrated birthdays before, but never like this. To be surrounded by my entire family, my friends from the industry, my on-screen LC family, and my Golla — all in one place, on one set, was truly magical. The Laughter Chefs team gave me a day I will carry in my heart forever. From food made just for me, to seeing friends I hadn't spoken to in over 10–15 years, to hearing people talk about the small, beautiful things they remembered about me, it filled me up in ways I didn't know I needed.
I was crying and laughing at the same time, and it just made me feel so seen, so valued, so deeply loved.'
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