MasterChef India: Season 9
Season 9 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 8.
- 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 9 Progress Shield
Rishton Ka Swaad
Jan 5, 2026 · 54 min
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
Jan 6, 2026 · 48 min
Paired up and fired up, our next batch of contestants are ready to impress the chefs. Who will make the cut?
Rishta Plate Mein
Jan 7, 2026 · 47 min
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
Jan 8, 2026 · 45 min
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
Jan 9, 2026 · 56 min
The competition intensifies as boot camp starts and contestants battle for a place in the top twelve.
Divine Mystery Box
Jan 12, 2026 · 56 min
Creativity meets pressure as the final twelve pairs enter the kitchen for the Divine Mystery Box Challenge.
Anna Mahotsav
Jan 13, 2026 · 51 min
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 celebr
Celebrating The Harvest Season
Jan 14, 2026 · 46 min
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
Jan 15, 2026 · 66 min
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
The Great Indian Mishtan
Jan 16, 2026 · 67 min
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
Jan 19, 2026 · 69 min
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
Jan 20, 2026 · 60 min
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
Jan 21, 2026 · 52 min
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 ris
Baraatiyo Ka Swagat
Jan 22, 2026 · 49 min
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
Jan 23, 2026 · 63 min
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
Jan 26, 2026 · 46 min
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
Jan 27, 2026 · 49 min
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
Jan 28, 2026 · 51 min
With Karisma Kapoor watching closely, the contestants must reinvent the Kapoor family's favourite dishes while balancing flavour, technique, and nostalgia.
Restaurant Takeover Challenge
Jan 29, 2026 · 52 min
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
Jan 30, 2026 · 48 min
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
Feb 2, 2026 · 51 min
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
Feb 3, 2026 · 48 min
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
Feb 4, 2026 · 48 min
As the pressure builds, the contestants are tasked with creating a platter that truly demonstrates their culinary range and creativity.
One Pot Challenge
Feb 5, 2026 · 50 min
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
Feb 6, 2026 · 49 min
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 th
No Gas, No Water Challenge
Feb 9, 2026 · 53 min
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
Feb 10, 2026 · 53 min
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
Feb 11, 2026 · 52 min
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
The Lucky Dip Challenge
Feb 12, 2026 · 52 min
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 r
Blind Wall Elimination Challenge
Feb 13, 2026 · 49 min
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
Feb 16, 2026 · 58 min
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 t
Soch, Surat Aur Swaad
Feb 17, 2026 · 57 min
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, wit
Get-Set Chocolate
Feb 18, 2026 · 54 min
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
Feb 19, 2026 · 55 min
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
Feb 20, 2026 · 47 min
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
Feb 23, 2026 · 50 min
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
Feb 24, 2026 · 52 min
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 pressu
Tribute To Mumbai Challenge
Feb 25, 2026 · 53 min
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
Feb 26, 2026 · 48 min
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 the
Chausar Ka Khel
Feb 27, 2026 · 49 min
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
Mar 2, 2026 · 49 min
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
Audition Dish 2.0 Challenge
Mar 3, 2026 · 48 min
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,
Holi Special Challenge
Mar 4, 2026 · 45 min
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
Presidential Menu Replication Challenge
Mar 5, 2026 · 46 min
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 stayi
The Ultimate Signature Dish Showdown
Mar 6, 2026 · 57 min
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
MasterClass: Nalli Nihari By Chef Ranveer
Mar 9, 2026 · 28 min
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
Mar 10, 2026 · 26 min
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
Mar 11, 2026 · 22 min
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
Mar 12, 2026 · 25 min
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
MasterClass: Phirni Swiss Roll By Chef Ranveer Brar
Mar 13, 2026 · 22 min
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.