In a delightful crossover between Bollywood and politics, director-choreographer Farah Khan's latest YouTube vlog featured a special visit to the residence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. The episode, filled with candid moments, surprising revelations, and humorous requests from Farah's cook Dilip, offered a rare glimpse into the minister's personal life and disciplined routine.
From Hotel Pool Pranks to a Minister's Home
The vlog commenced with Farah Khan at a Radisson Blu hotel near Delhi's IGI airport. Her plans for a serious introduction were hilariously interrupted when she found her cook, Dilip, enthusiastically swimming in the hotel pool. A visibly exasperated Farah reprimanded him from the sidelines, questioning why he was bathing in the pool and jokingly asking the staff to disinfect it. After extracting Dilip, the duo proceeded to their main destination: Nitin Gadkari's lavish New Delhi home.
Farah admitted to feeling nervous about hosting a senior politician on her channel for the first time. However, Minister Gadkari warmly welcomed them, immediately engaging them with a unique feature of his home.
The Gobar Paint Challenge and a Stunning Weight Loss Revelation
One of the most talked-about segments was when Gadkari showed Farah and Dilip his conference room. He pointed out that the walls were painted using gobar (cow dung) paint. He even challenged his guests to identify which wall had regular paint and which had the gobar finish. Both Farah and Dilip failed the test, leading Dilip to promptly request some of the special paint for himself.
The conversation then turned to the minister's incredibly busy schedule. Gadkari disclosed that after their meeting, which took place around 9:30 PM, he had appointments lined up until 1 AM. His day would begin again at 7 AM with a rigorous fitness regimen. "I do exercise for 2 and a half hours every day," Gadkari stated, revealing a remarkable personal achievement. "I used to be 135 kg at one point, and now I weigh 89 kg." This translates to an impressive weight loss of 45 kilograms, a testament to his dedication. He proudly noted that the positive effects of this disciplined routine were visible on his face.
Dilip's Agenda: A Village Road and a Bank Loan
While Farah was engrossed in the conversation, cook Dilip had his own mission. Throughout the visit, he repeatedly appealed to the Roads Minister to build a road in his village. Gadkari patiently asked for the name of the village and assured Dilip that he had already constructed numerous roads across Bihar and that more projects were in the pipeline.
The requests didn't stop there. Upon meeting Gadkari's wife, Kanchan Gadkari, who runs several NGOs and serves as the chairman of a bank, Dilip saw another opportunity. He immediately interjected, "Ma'am, I needed a loan; can you please get it for me?" Farah had to step in to prevent further impromptu appeals from her enthusiastic cook.
The vlog concluded with the group moving to the kitchen to prepare dinner, blending the worlds of politics, cinema, and everyday life in a uniquely entertaining format. The episode not only highlighted Gadkari's health transformation and eco-friendly home choices but also showcased the lighthearted and human side of a senior government figure.
