Tejasswi Prakash sustains burn injury on her hand, reveals why she joined Celebrity MasterChef

"I hope such injuries are worth it by the end of the season. Let's go for it," said Tejasswi Prakash

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 11, 2025 09:35 AM IST

Tejasswi Prakash on her new challenge (Photo: Tejasswi Prakash/Instagram)

Tejasswi Prakash, currently undertaking cooking challenges on Celebrity MasterChef, recently opened up about a burn injury while sharing her decision to join the contest despite her limited exposure to the culinary world. “I am so excited because I am obsessed with cooking. I love food. I love everything food. Which is why, I joined this show. I have got a burn mark. It is still looking bad. The skin pulls when I try to hold something in the kitchen. It is now dry, so the pain has relatively reduced. It was unbearable initially,” said Tejasswi.

According to the actor, the motivation to challenge herself comes from being able to swim in uncharted territory. “But when you do something, a show, that is so close to your heart, I am challenging myself. I hope such injuries are worth it by the end of the season. Let’s go for it. Let’s go all out,” Tejasswi said on her vlog on YouTube.

What can help when you challenge yourself to do something new?

Your comfort zone is usually associated with feelings of control over yourself and the environment. Stepping out of your comfort zone means accepting new challenges, which lead to better opportunities, increasing one’s self-confidence and building resilience, said Dr Sonal Anand, psychiatrist, Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road.

Are you ready to challenge yourself? (Photo: Freepik)

It may not be easy for many people as we are hardwired to react in a certain way to avoid stressors, but expanding the comfort zone can become a necessity. “Learning new things in a new environment helps expand horizons,” said Dr Anand.

While planning well is essential, remember that facing your fears helps you learn and adapt.

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“Whether carrying out an adventure trip or learning a new hobby, or finding time to invest in a now forgotten hobby or a new language, upgrading skills can help you improve yourself at personal and professional levels,” said Dr Anand.

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