About this season
Indian version of the competitive cooking reality series.
Episodes (50)
1. Rishton Ka Swaad
Aired 5 January 2026 • 54 min
MasterChef India returns with a fresh twist, where pairs step into the kitchen to cook, compete, and celebrate India's vibrant flavours together.
2. Swaad Ke Jaadu Ka Pitara
Aired 6 January 2026 • 48 min
Paired up and fired up, our next batch of contestants are ready to impress the chefs. Who will make the cut?
3. Rishta Plate Mein
Aired 7 January 2026 • 47 min
Day three raises the stakes as contestant pairs from across the country bring bold indigenous flavours to the chefs' table.
4. Swaad Aur Rishton Ki Mithaas
Aired 8 January 2026 • 45 min
The final day of auditions arrives as pairs from across the country get one last chance to secure their aprons from the chefs.
5. Agnee Pariksha
Aired 9 January 2026 • 56 min
The competition intensifies as boot camp starts and contestants battle for a place in the top twelve.
6. Divine Mystery Box
Aired 12 January 2026 • 56 min
Creativity meets pressure as the final twelve pairs enter the kitchen for the Divine Mystery Box Challenge.
7. Anna Mahotsav
Aired 13 January 2026 • 51 min
With Shilpa Shetty Kundra gracing the MasterChef kitchen as the special guest, the spotlight turns to India's ancient supergrains as the contestants take on the challenge of celebrating the power and pride of millets.
8. Celebrating The Harvest Season
Aired 14 January 2026 • 46 min
Divided into teams and fighting for immunity, the contestants prepare to curate a three-course meal inspired by the colours, flavours, and traditions of the harvest season.
9. Army Day Celebrations
Aired 15 January 2026 • 66 min
On Army Day, the MasterChef kitchen salutes the armed forces as Retd. Col. Kaushal Kashyap, Retd. Lt Col. Kaushalendra Singh, and Retd. Col. Rajeev Bharwan join the contestants for a heartfelt tribute to our brave soldiers.
10. The Great Indian Mishtan
Aired 16 January 2026 • 67 min
The race for immunity intensifies as the contestants take on a demanding challenge to reinvent the iconic sweets of India, pushing their skills and imagination to the limit.
11. Shaadi Ki Rasmein
Aired 19 January 2026 • 69 min
As celebrated caterer Munna Maharaj joins the evening, the contestants express their culinary mastery through dishes inspired by the timeless traditions of Indian weddings.
12. Haldi Aur Mehendi
Aired 20 January 2026 • 60 min
Joined by Sugandha Mishra and Sanket Bhosale, the contestants embrace a wedding-themed challenge that celebrates Haldi and Mehendi through yellow and green ingredients.
13. Shaadi Ka Shubh Mahurat
Aired 21 January 2026 • 52 min
Bhavna and Chunky Panday join the contestants for a grand celebration of Shaadi Ka Shubh Mahurat as they take on the season's first high-stakes team service challenge. Who will rise to the occasion?
14. Baraatiyo Ka Swagat
Aired 22 January 2026 • 49 min
With the Baraati arriving, the contestants put their best foot forward to impress with flavour, service, and celebration. Who will win the team service challenge?
15. First Elimination Challenge By Chef Kunal Kapur
Aired 23 January 2026 • 63 min
The home cooks face their first elimination challenge of the season as Chef Kunal sets a demanding task. How will they perform under pressure?
16. Har Plate Mein India
Aired 26 January 2026 • 46 min
With Irina and Agu Stanley as special guests, the contestants celebrate Republic Day through a challenge that brings together ingredients from all parts of India.
17. The Modak Challenge
Aired 27 January 2026 • 49 min
The elegant and beautiful Karisma Kapoor brings a unique Modak challenge for the contestants, where their innovation and creativity will be put to the test.
18. Reinventing The Kapoor Favourites
Aired 28 January 2026 • 51 min
With Karisma Kapoor watching closely, the contestants must reinvent the Kapoor family's favourite dishes while balancing flavour, technique, and nostalgia.
19. Restaurant Takeover Challenge
Aired 29 January 2026 • 52 min
It is a true test of teamwork and pressure as the contestants divide into teams for the season's first restaurant takeover at Mainland China.
20. Pehla Pressure Test
Aired 30 January 2026 • 48 min
It is a make-or-break moment as the contestants step into their first pressure test of the season, tasked with recreating Chef Kunal's dish down to the finest detail.
21. Organ Mystery Box
Aired 2 February 2026 • 51 min
With Acharya Manish joining the contestants to celebrate the rich Ayurvedic legacy, they must give their best in the organ mystery box challenge.
22. Kitty Party Challenge
Aired 3 February 2026 • 48 min
With special guest Ssunita Ahuja in the kitchen, contestants take on an imaginative challenge to craft edible bracelets. Will they meet the expectations?
23. Kitty Party Platter
Aired 4 February 2026 • 48 min
As the pressure builds, the contestants are tasked with creating a platter that truly demonstrates their culinary range and creativity.
24. One Pot Challenge
Aired 5 February 2026 • 50 min
With Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in the kitchen, the contestants must excel in the one-pot challenge by showcasing their ability to work within limitations.
25. Cook-Along Elimination Challenge
Aired 6 February 2026 • 49 min
With chef Sanjyot Keer in the kitchen, the contestants face a high-pressure cook-along elimination challenge, recreating his dish step by step with absolute precision to stay in the competition.
26. No Gas, No Water Challenge
Aired 9 February 2026 • 53 min
With chef Amninder joining as a special guest, the contestants face a challenge that pushes them to question habits, rethink technique, and redefine how they approach cooking.
27. 7-Course Meal Team Challenge
Aired 10 February 2026 • 53 min
From a demanding smell test to an unexpected challenge by Chef Suvir Saran, the contestants must hold their nerve as they prepare a seven-course meal under severe time constraints.
28. Seven Courses, One Verdict
Aired 11 February 2026 • 52 min
As the seven-course challenge reaches its decisive phase, Chef Suvir Saran and the MasterChef judges score the teams dish by dish. Which team will hold their nerve and come out on top?
29. The Lucky Dip Challenge
Aired 12 February 2026 • 52 min
As Chef Ajay Chopra returns to the MasterChef kitchen, the black apron contestants are thrown into the iconic lucky dip challenge. With no control over what lies ahead, they must rely on skill, instinct, and composure to survive.
30. Blind Wall Elimination Challenge
Aired 13 February 2026 • 49 min
The blind wall challenge puts the black apron contestants to the test as teamwork and coordination become the key to survival.
31. Childhood On A Plate Challenge
Aired 16 February 2026 • 58 min
The MasterChef kitchen fills up with motherly love as the mothers of Chef Vikas, Chef Kunal, and Chef Ranveer step in, inspiring a challenge rooted in memories and warmth. Adding to the moment, Viraj Bahl, Founder and Managing Director of VRB Consumer, joins in to inspire and encourage the contestants with some goodies from Veeba.
32. Soch, Surat Aur Swaad
Aired 17 February 2026 • 57 min
In the presence of Angshu Malik, Managing Director and CEO of AWL Agri Business Limited, the home cooks face four mystery boxes themed around fibre, iron, protein, and calcium, with one box opened every 15 minutes. They must create a dish using one ingredient from each box. Who will stand out in this challenge?
33. Get-Set Chocolate
Aired 18 February 2026 • 54 min
As the semi finale draws near, Chef Ranveer Brar presents a challenge that requires the home cooks to create a chocolate showpiece. How will they perform in this round?
34. Ghar Ka Khaana Adla Badli Challenge
Aired 19 February 2026 • 55 min
With the contestants receiving home-cooked food from their loved ones and swapping them with each other, can they recreate the same taste and flavours of true Ghar Ka Khaana?
35. Potato Meets Different Cuisines
Aired 20 February 2026 • 47 min
In the Black Apron Challenge, the contestants must work with a familiar yet demanding ingredient, the potato, to create a MasterChef-worthy dish and stay in the competition.
36. Fire And Ice Mystery Box Challenge
Aired 23 February 2026 • 50 min
A surprise Fire and Ice Mystery Box Challenge awaits the contestants as they combine contrasting elements to cook a MasterChef-worthy dish and stay in the competition.
37. The Monsoon ASMR Challenge
Aired 24 February 2026 • 52 min
The contestants step into the Monsoon ASMR Challenge, where they celebrate the rains by creating a dish designed to stimulate all five senses and test their creativity under pressure.
38. Tribute To Mumbai Challenge
Aired 25 February 2026 • 53 min
The contestants take on a demanding challenge that invites them to explore the many layers of Mumbai through food, set by award-winning chef Vicky Ratnani.
39. Get Set Mumbai
Aired 26 February 2026 • 48 min
In a high-stakes team service challenge, the contestants must work together to deliver a service inspired by Mumbai. With guest chefs judging every plate, the pressure is on as they push to secure their place in the competition.
40. Chausar Ka Khel
Aired 27 February 2026 • 49 min
As the competition hits a crucial stage and one duo faces elimination, Chef Kunal sets a high-pressure challenge that leaves no room for mistakes.
41. Continental Mystery Box Challenge
Aired 2 March 2026 • 49 min
As MasterChef enters its grand finale week, Chef Guntas Sethi and Chef Ajay Chopra introduce a mystery box challenge where home cooks must use one ingredient from each category to create a MasterChef-level dish. Which five pairs will advance?
42. Audition Dish 2.0 Challenge
Aired 3 March 2026 • 48 min
As the competition approaches its grand finale, the home cooks face a pivotal challenge where they must reimagine their original audition dish with bold creativity and innovation, placing chutney at the very heart of their creation. Which four pairs will advance to the next round?
43. Holi Special Challenge
Aired 4 March 2026 • 45 min
With renowned and fearless journalist Saurabh Dwivedi as the special guest, the contestants take on a vibrant Holi Tasting Menu Challenge, turning the festival's seven colours into a feast on the plate.
44. Presidential Menu Replication Challenge
Aired 5 March 2026 • 46 min
With the finale just one step away, Chefs Kamlesh Singh Negi and Prateek Sadhu curate a challenge where home cooks must recreate a presidential meal without any recipe, while staying true to Himalayan flavours. Which three pairs will secure their place in the finals?
45. The Ultimate Signature Dish Showdown
Aired 6 March 2026 • 57 min
As the grand finale arrives, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor presents the ultimate challenge where home cooks must prepare two signature dishes that reflect their culinary identity. Which pair will be crowned as the winners of MasterChef?
46. MasterClass: Nalli Nihari By Chef Ranveer
Aired 9 March 2026 • 28 min
Ranveer Brar takes over the kitchen and gives the home cooks their first masterclass, preparing Lucknow's famous Nalli Nihari.
47. MasterClass: Chicken Tandoori With A Twist By Chef Kunal
Aired 10 March 2026 • 26 min
Chef Kunal Kapur takes over the kitchen as the home cooks learn to prepare Tandoori Chicken with a unique twist.
48. MasterClass: Kathlambe Ke Lamhe By Anshmeet And Prabhdeep
Aired 11 March 2026 • 22 min
Brother sister duo Anshmeet Singh and Prabhdeep Singh take over the MasterChef kitchen for a special masterclass as they prepare the dish Katlama Ke Lamhe.
49. MasterClass: Charred Eggplant By Chef Kunal
Aired 12 March 2026 • 25 min
Chef Kunal Kapur returns to the kitchen for another masterclass, encouraging the home cooks to overcome their inhibitions about eggplant. Using the humble ingredient itself as the star, he teaches them to prepare a delicious charred eggplant dish.
50. MasterClass: Phirni Swiss Roll By Chef Ranveer Brar
Aired 13 March 2026 • 22 min
Chef Ranveer Brar takes the home cooks on a masterclass journey, teaching them how to prepare the classic dessert Phirni using the most basic ingredients - rice, milk, and sugar.