Season 9 (2026)

Episodes: 20

Star Cast: Kunal Kapur , Ranveer Brar , Vikas Khanna , Paritosh Tripathi ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 Rishton Ka Swaad

Air Date: 2026-01-05

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

Ep.2 Swaad Ke Jaadu Ka Pitara

Air Date: 2026-01-06

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

Ep.3 Rishta Plate Mein

Air Date: 2026-01-07

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

Ep.4 Swaad Aur Rishton Ki Mithaas

Air Date: 2026-01-08

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

Ep.5 Agnee Pariksha

Air Date: 2026-01-09

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

Ep.6 Divine Mystery Box

Air Date: 2026-01-12

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

Ep.7 Anna Mahotsav

Air Date: 2026-01-13

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.

Ep.8 Celebrating The Harvest Season

Air Date: 2026-01-14

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.

Ep.9 Army Day Celebrations

Air Date: 2026-01-15

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.

Ep.10 The Great Indian Mishtan

Air Date: 2026-01-16

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.

Ep.11 Shaadi Ki Rasmein

Air Date: 2026-01-19

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

Ep.12 Haldi Aur Mehendi

Air Date: 2026-01-20

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

Ep.13 Shaadi Ka Shubh Mahurat

Air Date: 2026-01-21

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?

Ep.14 Baraatiyo Ka Swagat

Air Date: 2026-01-22

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?