Vikas Khanna
Acting

Vikas Khanna

November 14, 1971 (54 years old) Amritsar, Punjab, India

Also known as: Chef Vikas Khanna

Biography

Vikas Khanna is an Indian chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker and humanitarian. He is one of the judges of Star Plus series MasterChef India. He is based in New York City.

Khanna has produced a documentary series named Holy Kitchens, which explores the bond between faith and food. The series has been showcased at Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and Oxford Universities and Film Festivals. His documentary “Kitchens of Gratitude” was featured at Marche du Film at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. His directorial debut ‘The Last Color’ is a film about the daily struggles for survival on the streets of the ancient city of Banaras, India. It features veteran Indian actress Neena Gupta and was released at the 71st Cannes Film Festival. The film made it to the final list of Oscar 2020 Eligibility for Best Film.

Known For

Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen

2005 • TV

The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016 • TV

Indian Idol

Indian Idol

2004 • TV

Kaun Banega Crorepati

Kaun Banega Crorepati

2000 • TV

Buried Seeds

Buried Seeds

2019 • Movie

Movie Credits (11)

Acting

2019

Buried Seeds

as Himself

Crew

2021

Barefoot Empress

Director

2021

Barefoot Empress

Writer

Valley of Fireflies

Producer

Valley of Fireflies

Writer

2021

Barefoot Empress

Executive Producer

2019

The Last Color

Writer

2019

The Last Color

Director

Valley of Fireflies

Director

Imaginary Rain

Director

Imaginary Rain

Writer

TV Credits (16)

Acting

2005

Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Chef

1 episodes

2016

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Self

1 episodes

2004

Indian Idol

as Self

1 episodes

2000

Kaun Banega Crorepati

as Self

1 episodes

2016

Chelsea

as Self

1 episodes

2010

MasterChef India

as Himself - Judge & Host

350 episodes

2009

MasterChef Australia

1 episodes

2009

India's Got Talent

as Self

1 episodes

2013

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self

1 episodes

2007

Kitchen Nightmares

as Self

3 episodes

2025

Celebrity MasterChef India

as Self - Judge

60 episodes

2010

Food(ography)

as Self

1 episodes

2017

TED Talks India

as Self

1 episodes

2006

Throwdown! with Bobby Flay

as Guest Judge

1 episodes

2013

Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad

as Self - Judge & Host

22 episodes

2022

The Journey Of India

as Self

1 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
November 14, 1971 (54 years old)
Place of Birth
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Popularity
0.3

Career Stats

11
Movies
16
TV Shows