MasterChef India: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of MasterChef India Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Auditions - Part 1
Oct 16, 2023 · 43 min
Three of the most celebrated chefs of India, Chef Ranveer Brar, Chef Vikas Khanna and Chef Pooja Dhingra, test home cooks from all across the country and choose the best to get the
Auditions - Part 2
Oct 17, 2023 · 39 min
Three of the most celebrated chefs of India, Chef Ranveer Brar, Chef Vikas Khanna and Chef Pooja Dhingra, test home cooks from all across the country and choose the best to get the
Auditions - Part 3
Oct 18, 2023 · 39 min
Three of the most celebrated chefs of India, Chef Ranveer Brar, Chef Vikas Khanna and Chef Pooja Dhingra, test home cooks from all across the country and choose the best to get the
Bootcamp - Part 1
Oct 19, 2023 · 45 min
The Top 22 contestants face a challenging cook-off, where they compete not just against each other but also against time. By the end of the week, only the Top 12 will get a chance
Bootcamp - Part 2
Oct 20, 2023 · 47 min
The Top 22 contestants face a challenging cook-off, where they compete not just against each other but also against time. By the end of the week, only the Top 12 will get a chance
Regional Core Ingredient Challenge
Oct 23, 2023 · 55 min
The Top 12 home cooks kick off the first challenge by using ingredients from their regions. Mid-challenge, the judges introduce three surprise ingredients to incorporate. Two conte
Giant Mystery Box Challenge with Chef Kunal Kapur
Oct 24, 2023 · 57 min
The home cooks face the world's biggest Mystery Box in a challenge with Chef Kunal Kapur. Inside, they find 10 ingredients and 10 tools. Each cook must craft a dish using at least
Overnight Challenge with Chef Suvir Saran - Part 1
Oct 25, 2023 · 43 min
Chef Suvir Saran introduces a novel challenge in the MasterChef Kitchen: The Overnight Challenge. Split into 2 parts, cooks have 45 minutes to prep, allowing for fermentation, mari
Overnight Challenge with Chef Suvir Saran - Part 2
Oct 26, 2023 · 55 min
Chef Suvir Saran introduces a novel challenge in the MasterChef Kitchen: The Overnight Challenge. Split into 2 parts, cooks have 45 minutes to prep, allowing for fermentation, mari
Chef Pooja Dhingra’s Replication Challenge
Oct 27, 2023 · 55 min
In the final challenge of the week, five home cooks aim to replicate Chef Pooja Dhingra's Universe of Happiness. They must follow the recipe and create the dish within 150 minutes.
ASMR Challenge
Oct 30, 2023 · 52 min
The home cooks usually focus on taste, innovation, and presentation. But this time, they must add a 'sound factor' to their food. After this challenge, two contestants will don bla
Vikas Khanna's Innovation Challenge
Oct 31, 2023 · 53 min
Innovation is the key to winning this challenge. The 12 home cooks must create a dish using the ingredients from one of the three signature dishes presented. At the 30-minute mark,
Chef Marco Pierre White – Water Mystery Box and Katauti Challenge: Part 1
Nov 1, 2023 · 54 min
Chef Marco Pierre White takes over the MasterChef Kitchen with a unique challenge. Home cooks face limited gas, electricity, and a mystery box containing just 250 ml of water. In t
Chef Marco Pierre White – Water Mystery Box and Katauti Challenge: Part 2
Nov 2, 2023 · 50 min
Chef Marco Pierre White takes over the MasterChef Kitchen with a unique challenge. Home cooks face limited gas, electricity, and a mystery box containing just 250 ml of water. In t
Chef Ranveer Brar’s Pressure Test Challenge
Nov 3, 2023 · 51 min
In this week's final challenge, Chef Ranveer Brar sets up the season's first pressure test. Eight home cooks must recreate his dish to avoid elimination. As the challenge ends, the
Veeba Blindfold Taste Test + Safe Or Secret Mystery Box Challenge with Prateek Sadhu
Nov 6, 2023 · 57 min
Week 4 kicks off with a Veeba Blindfold Taste Test. Home cooks must identify Veeba Sauce ingredients, with the highest correct answers earning 10 extra minutes in the next challeng
Team Service Challenge at Mulk Restaurant: Part 1
Nov 7, 2023 · 48 min
In the first Local Offsite and Team Service Challenge at Mulk Restaurant, the chefs of the two top dishes become captains, choosing their team members. They craft a 3-course pre-Pa
Team Service Challenge at Mulk Restaurant: Part 2
Nov 8, 2023 · 55 min
In the first Local Offsite and Team Service Challenge at Mulk Restaurant, the chefs of the two top dishes become captains, choosing their team members. They craft a 3-course pre-Pa
Liquid to Dessert Challenge with Tejasvi Chandela
Nov 9, 2023 · 51 min
Five home cooks enter the kitchen to face Chef Tejasvi's Liquid to Dessert challenge. Assigned one of the five unique drinks, the home cooks must make a MasterChef-worthy dessert,
Chef Vicky Ratnani's Pressure Test
Nov 10, 2023 · 54 min
The last challenge of the week - a classic Pressure Test! Chef Vicky Ratnani brings one of his favourite dishes for the home cooks to replicate. The home cook who fails to impress
Diwali Challenge with Family
Nov 13, 2023 · 51 min
On the auspicious day of Diwali, the home cooks meet their family members, waiting with a small gift, in the MasterChef kitchen. The home cooks must make a dish celebrating Diwali
Diwali Challenge / Core Ingredient Challenge
Nov 14, 2023 · 48 min
The six best Diwali on a plate dishes fight for an advantage - the elusive Veeba Game Changer Card. The advantage grants the winner the ability to skip one of the next week's initi
Core Ingredient Challenge with Last Season's Top 6
Nov 15, 2023 · 55 min
Having paired up with the previous season's contestants based on their core ingredients, the home cooks lead as head chefs while the ex-contestants become their sous chefs. The win
5 Finger Nutrition Challenge with Pooja Makhija
Nov 16, 2023 · 53 min
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija presents a challenge. The eight home cooks aim to create a balanced, nutritious dish, considering the five vital nutrients for a healthy life. Their sole
Chef Garima Cook Along Challenge
Nov 17, 2023 · 55 min
Four home cooks face the first Cook Along of the season with Chef Garima Arora. The home cooks must cook alongside her, matching her speed, techniques and detailing to avoid elimin
Fire, Water and Earth Mystery Box
Nov 20, 2023 · 54 min
The judges of 'MasterChef India - Tamil' bring the first challenge of the week to the eight remaining home cooks. From each of the three Mystery Boxes, the Fire Mystery Box, Water
Zero Waste Sustainability Challenge – Maggi Masala Ae Magic Kitchen Kari Challenge
Nov 21, 2023 · 57 min
Seven home cooks take on the zero-waste sustainability challenge where the main ingredient is coconut. The contestants must make a dish that maximises the utilisation of the ingred
Gourmet Street Food Team Service Challenge: Saffron - Part I
Nov 22, 2023 · 46 min
This offsite challenge takes the remaining six home cooks from the MasterChef Kitchen to JW Marriot's Saffron, where they are split into two teams to tackle a team service challeng
Gourmet Street Food Team Service Challenge: Saffron - Part II
Nov 23, 2023 · 50 min
This offsite challenge takes the remaining six home cooks from the MasterChef Kitchen to JW Marriot's Saffron, where they are split into two teams to tackle a team service challeng
Smell Test + Masala Blend Challenge
Nov 24, 2023 · 56 min
It's black apron day and the five home cooks face the two challenges set by guest chef Ajay Chopra. The first is a smell test where the home cooks must identify the spices in the d
Grains Mini Challenge + Millets Core Ingredient Challenge
Nov 27, 2023 · 57 min
Chef Anahita Dhondy kicks off Week 7 with a two-level challenge. In the first round, the home cooks must guess the different types of grains presented, with the winner getting an a
Aashirvaad Select Atta Fan Feast Challenge
Nov 28, 2023 · 59 min
Divided into two teams, the home cooks must prepare a feast for their fans and include a bread basket using Aashirvaad Select Atta. The fans and judges vote for their favourite dis
Dream On A Plate Challenge – Maggi Apna Food Business: Part I
Nov 29, 2023 · 48 min
Based on the aspirations of the six home cooks, the contestants must create a culinary masterpiece reflecting their dreams on a plate. To help them, Chef Saransh Goila enters the M
Dream On A Plate Challenge – Maggi Apna Food Business: Part II
Nov 30, 2023 · 46 min
The judges taste the dishes that reflect the contestants' dreams on a plate. The best dish receives a special prize, along with becoming the first finalist of the season.
Time or Ingredient Challenge
Dec 1, 2023 · 56 min
Chef Hussain Shahzad brings the last black apron challenge of the season and the home cooks must choose what is more important to them - time or ingredients. The worst dish of the
Audition Core Ingredient Challenge
Dec 4, 2023 · 58 min
For making it to the final week of MasterChef India, the Top 6 home cooks are presented with a Spaces hamper. The week kicks off with a challenge where the home cooks are given an
Chef Manu Chandra Pressure Test
Dec 5, 2023 · 59 min
Guest Chef Manu Chandra presents a challenge where the home cooks must replicate his signature dish in 120 minutes. The home cook who falls short will leave the MasterChef kitchen.
Chef Manish Mehrotra's Photo Replication Challenge - Part I
Dec 6, 2023 · 46 min
The Top 4 home cooks get a surprise visit from Veeba founder Viraj Bahl, who presents them with special Veeba hampers. Guest Chef Manish Mehrotra presents them with a Photo Replica
Chef Manish Mehrotra's Photo Replication Challenge - Part II
Dec 7, 2023
The Photo Replication Challenge continues with the contestants bidding for time with Guest Chef Manish Mehrotra. The amount of time they bid is doubled and deducted from the 120 mi
Grand Finale - Signature Dish Challenge
Dec 8, 2023 · 58 min
In the ultimate challenge of the competition, the last four home cooks will prepare their signature dish in 90 minutes. The judges evaluate these creations based on three crucial c
MasterClass: Giant Macaron Cake and Giant Chocolate Cookie
Dec 11, 2023 · 41 min
Macaron Queen Chef Pooja Dhingra takes us on a baking tour with her two signature dishes. She shares the recipes for her Giant Macaron Cake and Giant Chocolate cookie, dotted with
MasterClass: Date Night with Chef Vikas Khanna and Chef Pooja Dhingra
Dec 12, 2023 · 42 min
Chef Vikas and Chef Pooja curate a perfect dinner date menu that is an expression of love and gratitude. With love in the air and dinner on the table, Chef Vikas and Chef Pooja joi
MasterClass: One King Ingredient with Chef Vikas Khanna and Chef Pooja Dhingra
Dec 13, 2023 · 43 min
In a showcase of skills, Chefs Vikas and Pooja prepare a dish using just one ingredient each and treating it as the king of the plate. They play with textures and curate a dish out
MasterClass: Game Night with Chef Ranveer Brar and Pooja Dhingra
Dec 14, 2023 · 44 min
Presenting a beautiful platter of food for friends while hosting game night will be a breeze thanks to Chefs Ranveer and Pooja. Along with a MasterClass on making never-ending cann
MasterClass: Chef Vikas’s Touch
Dec 15, 2023 · 42 min
From New York, Chef Vikas brings two recipes - the Khasta Kachori and Kashmir ke Os - and shares his experiences and journey through them. No matter how far he may be from India, h
MasterClass: Pastries with Chef Pooja Dhingra
Dec 18, 2023 · 36 min
Chef Pooja presents a hack to pack homemade desserts for travel, solves the problem for all those who couldn’t make cakes their travel companion, and tricks everyone with her pumpk
MasterClass: What’s in the Refrigerator with Chef Vikas Khanna
Dec 19, 2023 · 34 min
Chef Vikas is excited to curate something out of the leftovers in his refrigerator and elevates an ordinary Mutton Biriyani into Pardanasheen Biriyani. He takes us back to his home
MasterClass: Alternative Cooking with Chef Ranveer Brar and Chef Vikas Khanna
Dec 20, 2023 · 45 min
Chef Vikas takes a healthier approach to an Indian thali but this time with millets in an Ethiopian platter. On the other hand, Chef Ranveer Brar finds an alternative cooking techn
MasterClass: Spices of India with Chef Pooja Dhingra and Chef Ranveer Brar
Dec 21, 2023 · 41 min
Chefs Pooja Dhingra and Ranveer Brar talk about the spices in India and kick it off with a fun tasting game with the home cooks. Chef Pooja prepares Dal Khichdi and elevates it wit
MasterClass: Chef Ranveer’s Recipes
Dec 22, 2023 · 36 min
Chef Ranveer takes us to his culinary journey from his childhood to his earlier days in the profession. He shares his experiences and how Saro ke Galouti Kebab and Pithode played a