MasterChef India (2010)

Season 9

January 5, 2026 20 Episodes

Episodes

Rishton Ka Swaad
Episode 1

Rishton Ka Swaad

Jan 5, 2026

54 minutes

MasterChef India returns with a fresh twist, where pairs step into the kitchen to cook, compete, and celebrate India's vibrant flavours together.

Swaad Ke Jaadu Ka Pitara
Episode 2

Swaad Ke Jaadu Ka Pitara

Jan 6, 2026

48 minutes

Paired up and fired up, our next batch of contestants are ready to impress the chefs. Who will make the cut?

Rishta Plate Mein
Episode 3

Rishta Plate Mein

Jan 7, 2026

47 minutes

Day three raises the stakes as contestant pairs from across the country bring bold indigenous flavours to the chefs' table.

Swaad Aur Rishton Ki Mithaas
Episode 4

Swaad Aur Rishton Ki Mithaas

Jan 8, 2026

45 minutes

The final day of auditions arrives as pairs from across the country get one last chance to secure their aprons from the chefs.

Agnee Pariksha
Episode 5

Agnee Pariksha

Jan 9, 2026

56 minutes

The competition intensifies as boot camp starts and contestants battle for a place in the top twelve.

Divine Mystery Box
Episode 6

Divine Mystery Box

Jan 12, 2026

56 minutes

Creativity meets pressure as the final twelve pairs enter the kitchen for the Divine Mystery Box Challenge.

Anna Mahotsav
Episode 7

Anna Mahotsav

Jan 13, 2026

51 minutes

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.

Celebrating The Harvest Season
Episode 8

Celebrating The Harvest Season

Jan 14, 2026

46 minutes

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.

Army Day Celebrations
Episode 9

Army Day Celebrations

Jan 15, 2026

66 minutes

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.

The Great Indian Mishtan
Episode 10

The Great Indian Mishtan

Jan 16, 2026

67 minutes

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.

Shaadi Ki Rasmein
Episode 11

Shaadi Ki Rasmein

Jan 19, 2026

69 minutes

As celebrated caterer Munna Maharaj joins the evening, the contestants express their culinary mastery through dishes inspired by the timeless traditions of Indian weddings.

Haldi Aur Mehendi
Episode 12

Haldi Aur Mehendi

Jan 20, 2026

60 minutes

Joined by Sugandha Mishra and Sanket Bhosale, the contestants embrace a wedding-themed challenge that celebrates Haldi and Mehendi through yellow and green ingredients.

Shaadi Ka Shubh Mahurat
Episode 13

Shaadi Ka Shubh Mahurat

Jan 21, 2026

52 minutes

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?

Baraatiyo Ka Swagat
Episode 14

Baraatiyo Ka Swagat

Jan 22, 2026

49 minutes

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?

First Elimination Challenge By Chef Kunal Kapur
Episode 15

First Elimination Challenge By Chef Kunal Kapur

Jan 23, 2026

63 minutes

The home cooks face their first elimination challenge of the season as Chef Kunal sets a demanding task. How will they perform under pressure?

Har Plate Mein India
Episode 16

Har Plate Mein India

Jan 26, 2026

46 minutes

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.

The Modak Challenge
Episode 17

The Modak Challenge

Jan 27, 2026

49 minutes

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.

Reinventing The Kapoor Favourites
Episode 18

Reinventing The Kapoor Favourites

Jan 28, 2026

51 minutes

With Karisma Kapoor watching closely, the contestants must reinvent the Kapoor family's favourite dishes while balancing flavour, technique, and nostalgia.

Restaurant Takeover Challenge
Episode 19

Restaurant Takeover Challenge

Jan 29, 2026

52 minutes

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.

Pehla Pressure Test
Episode 20

Pehla Pressure Test

Jan 30, 2026

48 minutes

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.

Organ Mystery Box
Episode 21

Organ Mystery Box

Feb 2, 2026

51 minutes

With Acharya Manish joining the contestants to celebrate the rich Ayurvedic legacy, they must give their best in the organ mystery box challenge.

Kitty Party Challenge
Episode 22

Kitty Party Challenge

Feb 3, 2026

48 minutes

With special guest Ssunita Ahuja in the kitchen, contestants take on an imaginative challenge to craft edible bracelets. Will they meet the expectations?

Kitty Party Platter
Episode 23

Kitty Party Platter

Feb 4, 2026

48 minutes

As the pressure builds, the contestants are tasked with creating a platter that truly demonstrates their culinary range and creativity.

One Pot Challenge
Episode 24

One Pot Challenge

Feb 5, 2026

50 minutes

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.

Cook-Along Elimination Challenge
Episode 25

Cook-Along Elimination Challenge

Feb 6, 2026

49 minutes

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.

No Gas, No Water Challenge
Episode 26

No Gas, No Water Challenge

Feb 9, 2026

53 minutes

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.

7-Course Meal Team Challenge
Episode 27

7-Course Meal Team Challenge

Feb 10, 2026

53 minutes

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.

Seven Courses, One Verdict
Episode 28

Seven Courses, One Verdict

Feb 11, 2026

52 minutes

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?

The Lucky Dip Challenge
Episode 29

The Lucky Dip Challenge

Feb 12, 2026

52 minutes

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.

Blind Wall Elimination Challenge
Episode 30

Blind Wall Elimination Challenge

Feb 13, 2026

49 minutes

The blind wall challenge puts the black apron contestants to the test as teamwork and coordination become the key to survival.

Childhood On A Plate Challenge
Episode 31

Childhood On A Plate Challenge

Feb 16, 2026

58 minutes

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.

Soch, Surat Aur Swaad
Episode 32

Soch, Surat Aur Swaad

Feb 17, 2026

57 minutes

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?

Get-Set Chocolate
Episode 33

Get-Set Chocolate

Feb 18, 2026

54 minutes

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?

Ghar Ka Khaana Adla Badli Challenge
Episode 34

Ghar Ka Khaana Adla Badli Challenge

Feb 19, 2026

55 minutes

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?

Potato Meets Different Cuisines
Episode 35

Potato Meets Different Cuisines

Feb 20, 2026

47 minutes

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.

Fire And Ice Mystery Box Challenge
Episode 36

Fire And Ice Mystery Box Challenge

Feb 23, 2026

50 minutes

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.

The Monsoon ASMR Challenge
Episode 37

The Monsoon ASMR Challenge

Feb 24, 2026

52 minutes

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.

Tribute To Mumbai Challenge
Episode 38

Tribute To Mumbai Challenge

Feb 25, 2026

53 minutes

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.

Get Set Mumbai
Episode 39

Get Set Mumbai

Feb 26, 2026

48 minutes

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.

Chausar Ka Khel
Episode 40

Chausar Ka Khel

Feb 27, 2026

49 minutes

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.

Continental Mystery Box Challenge
Episode 41

Continental Mystery Box Challenge

Mar 2, 2026

49 minutes

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?

Audition Dish 2.0 Challenge
Episode 42

Audition Dish 2.0 Challenge

Mar 3, 2026

48 minutes

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?

Holi Special Challenge
Episode 43

Holi Special Challenge

Mar 4, 2026

45 minutes

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.

Presidential Menu Replication Challenge
Episode 44

Presidential Menu Replication Challenge

Mar 5, 2026

46 minutes

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?

The Ultimate Signature Dish Showdown
Episode 45

The Ultimate Signature Dish Showdown

Mar 6, 2026

57 minutes

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?

MasterClass: Nalli Nihari By Chef Ranveer
Episode 46

MasterClass: Nalli Nihari By Chef Ranveer

Mar 9, 2026

28 minutes

Ranveer Brar takes over the kitchen and gives the home cooks their first masterclass, preparing Lucknow's famous Nalli Nihari.

MasterClass: Chicken Tandoori With A Twist By Chef Kunal
Episode 47

MasterClass: Chicken Tandoori With A Twist By Chef Kunal

Mar 10, 2026

26 minutes

Chef Kunal Kapur takes over the kitchen as the home cooks learn to prepare Tandoori Chicken with a unique twist.

MasterClass: Kathlambe Ke Lamhe By Anshmeet And Prabhdeep
Episode 48

MasterClass: Kathlambe Ke Lamhe By Anshmeet And Prabhdeep

Mar 11, 2026

22 minutes

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.

MasterClass: Charred Eggplant By Chef Kunal
Episode 49

MasterClass: Charred Eggplant By Chef Kunal

Mar 12, 2026

25 minutes

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.

MasterClass: Phirni Swiss Roll By Chef Ranveer Brar
Episode 50

MasterClass: Phirni Swiss Roll By Chef Ranveer Brar

Mar 13, 2026

22 minutes

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.