Archive · 27 Jan 2026
MasterChef India 9: Kunal Kapur on Judging and Culinary Evolution
MasterChef India is back with its ninth season, featuring a new format where contestants compete in pairs.
Chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur are the judges.
Kunal Kapur shared his thoughts on the show's evolution and how it has changed people's views about cooking.
He mentioned that initially, cooking was not seen as a respectable profession, especially for men.
However, MasterChef India has helped change that perception.
The show also inspired many to become entrepreneurs in the food industry.
Kunal Kapur discussed the challenges he faced when he decided to become a chef and how the show has brought recognition to the culinary profession.
The new season will air on Sony TV and SonyLiv starting January 5.
MasterChef India 9 features a new format with contestants competing in pairs.
Chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur serve as judges.
Kunal Kapur reflects on the show's impact on changing public perception of the culinary profession.
The show has inspired many to become entrepreneurs in the food industry.
MasterChef India 9 will air on Sony TV and stream on SonyLiv from January 5.
- Who
- Chef Kunal Kapur, along with Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, are judges for MasterChef India 9.
- What
- MasterChef India 9 features contestants competing in pairs, with a new format and experienced judges.
- When
- The show airs from January 5, every Monday to Friday at 9 pm.
- Where
- The show will be broadcast on Sony TV and streamed on SonyLiv.
- Why
- The show aims to transform public perception of the culinary profession and highlight the skills of contestants.
- Show Name
- MasterChef India 9
- Judges
- Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, Kunal Kapur
- New Format
- Participants compete in pairs
- Air Dates
- January 5, every Monday to Friday at 9 pm
- Broadcast Platforms
- Sony TV and SonyLiv
- Kunal Kapur's Role
- Judge and culinary expert
- Show's Impact
- Changed public perception of culinary profession