Jan 5, 2026 · 54m
MasterChef India returns with a fresh twist, where pairs step into the kitchen to cook, compete, and celebrate India's vibrant flavours together.

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Jan 5, 2026 · 54m
MasterChef India returns with a fresh twist, where pairs step into the kitchen to cook, compete, and celebrate India's vibrant flavours together.
Jan 6, 2026 · 48m
Paired up and fired up, our next batch of contestants are ready to impress the chefs. Who will make the cut?
Jan 7, 2026 · 47m
Day three raises the stakes as contestant pairs from across the country bring bold indigenous flavours to the chefs' table.
Jan 8, 2026 · 45m
The final day of auditions arrives as pairs from across the country get one last chance to secure their aprons from the chefs.
Jan 9, 2026 · 56m
The competition intensifies as boot camp starts and contestants battle for a place in the top twelve.
Jan 12, 2026 · 56m
Creativity meets pressure as the final twelve pairs enter the kitchen for the Divine Mystery Box Challenge.
Jan 13, 2026 · 51m
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.
Jan 14, 2026 · 46m
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.
Jan 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
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.
Jan 16, 2026 · 1h 7m
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.
Jan 19, 2026 · 1h 9m
As celebrated caterer Munna Maharaj joins the evening, the contestants express their culinary mastery through dishes inspired by the timeless traditions of Indian weddings.
Jan 20, 2026 · 1h
Joined by Sugandha Mishra and Sanket Bhosale, the contestants embrace a wedding-themed challenge that celebrates Haldi and Mehendi through yellow and green ingredients.
Jan 21, 2026 · 52m
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?
Jan 22, 2026 · 49m
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?
Jan 23, 2026 · 1h 3m
The home cooks face their first elimination challenge of the season as Chef Kunal sets a demanding task. How will they perform under pressure?
Jan 26, 2026 · 46m
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.
Jan 27, 2026 · 49m
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.
Jan 28, 2026 · 51m
With Karisma Kapoor watching closely, the contestants must reinvent the Kapoor family's favourite dishes while balancing flavour, technique, and nostalgia.
Jan 29, 2026 · 52m
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.
Jan 30, 2026 · 48m
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.
Feb 2, 2026 · 51m
With Acharya Manish joining the contestants to celebrate the rich Ayurvedic legacy, they must give their best in the organ mystery box challenge.
Feb 3, 2026 · 48m
With special guest Ssunita Ahuja in the kitchen, contestants take on an imaginative challenge to craft edible bracelets. Will they meet the expectations?
Feb 4, 2026 · 48m
As the pressure builds, the contestants are tasked with creating a platter that truly demonstrates their culinary range and creativity.
Feb 5, 2026 · 50m
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.
Feb 6, 2026 · 49m
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.
Feb 9, 2026 · 53m
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.
Feb 10, 2026 · 53m
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.
Feb 11, 2026 · 52m
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?
Feb 12, 2026 · 52m
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.
Feb 13, 2026 · 49m
The blind wall challenge puts the black apron contestants to the test as teamwork and coordination become the key to survival.
Feb 16, 2026 · 58m
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.
Feb 17, 2026 · 57m
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?
Feb 18, 2026 · 54m
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?
Feb 19, 2026 · 55m
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?
Feb 20, 2026 · 47m
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.
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Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
MasterChef India Season 9 premiered on January 5, 2026.
MasterChef India Season 9 has 40 episodes.
The season opens with Season 9 Episode 1, "Rishton Ka Swaad". It aired on January 5, 2026.
Go to Season 9 Episode 1