MasterChef India (Season 9)

Indian version of the competitive cooking reality series.

Rishton Ka Swaad (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-01-05
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-06
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-07
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-09
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: The competition intensifies as boot camp starts and contestants battle for a place in the top twelve.
Divine Mystery Box (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-01-12
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: Creativity meets pressure as the final twelve pairs enter the kitchen for the Divine Mystery Box Challenge.
Anna Mahotsav (Episode 7)
Air date: 2026-01-13
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-14
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-15
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-16
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-19
Runtime: 69 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-21
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-22
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-23
Runtime: 63 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-26
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-27
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-28
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-29
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-01-30
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-02
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-03
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-04
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-05
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-06
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-09
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-10
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-11
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-12
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-13
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-16
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-17
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-18
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-19
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-20
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-23
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-24
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-25
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-26
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-02-27
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-02
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-03
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-05
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-06
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-09
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-10
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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)
Air date: 2026-03-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.