Season 9

1. Rishton Ka Swaad

January 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.

2. Swaad Ke Jaadu Ka Pitara

January 6, 2026 · 48m

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

3. Rishta Plate Mein

January 7, 2026 · 47m

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

4. Swaad Aur Rishton Ki Mithaas

January 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.

5. Agnee Pariksha

January 9, 2026 · 56m

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

6. Divine Mystery Box

January 12, 2026 · 56m

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

7. Anna Mahotsav

January 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.

8. Celebrating The Harvest Season

January 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.

9. Army Day Celebrations

January 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.

10. The Great Indian Mishtan

January 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.

11. Shaadi Ki Rasmein

January 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.

12. Haldi Aur Mehendi

January 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.

13. Shaadi Ka Shubh Mahurat

January 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?

14. Baraatiyo Ka Swagat

January 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?

15. First Elimination Challenge By Chef Kunal Kapur

January 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?

16. Har Plate Mein India

January 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.

17. The Modak Challenge

January 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.

18. Reinventing The Kapoor Favourites

January 28, 2026 · 51m

With Karisma Kapoor watching closely, the contestants must reinvent the Kapoor family's favourite dishes while balancing flavour, technique, and nostalgia.

19. Restaurant Takeover Challenge

January 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.

20. Pehla Pressure Test

January 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.

21. Organ Mystery Box

February 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.

22. Kitty Party Challenge

February 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?

23. Kitty Party Platter

February 4, 2026 · 48m

As the pressure builds, the contestants are tasked with creating a platter that truly demonstrates their culinary range and creativity.

24. One Pot Challenge

February 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.

25. Cook-Along Elimination Challenge

February 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.

26. No Gas, No Water Challenge

February 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.

27. 7-Course Meal Team Challenge

February 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.

28. Seven Courses, One Verdict

February 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?

29. The Lucky Dip Challenge

February 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.

30. Blind Wall Elimination Challenge

February 13, 2026 · 49m

The blind wall challenge puts the black apron contestants to the test as teamwork and coordination become the key to survival.

31. Childhood On A Plate Challenge

February 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.

32. Soch, Surat Aur Swaad

February 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?

33. Get-Set Chocolate

February 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?

34. Ghar Ka Khaana Adla Badli Challenge

February 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?

35. Potato Meets Different Cuisines

February 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.

36. Fire And Ice Mystery Box Challenge

February 23, 2026 · 50m

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.

37. The Monsoon ASMR Challenge

February 24, 2026 · 52m

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 pressure.

38. Tribute To Mumbai Challenge

February 25, 2026 · 53m

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.

39. Get Set Mumbai

February 26, 2026 · 48m

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 they push to secure their place in the competition.

40. Chausar Ka Khel

February 27, 2026 · 49m

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.

41. Continental Mystery Box Challenge

March 2, 2026 · 49m

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 create a MasterChef-level dish. Which five pairs will advance?

42. Audition Dish 2.0 Challenge

March 3, 2026 · 48m

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, placing chutney at the very heart of their creation. Which four pairs will advance to the next round?

43. Holi Special Challenge

March 4, 2026 · 45m

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 a feast on the plate.

44. Presidential Menu Replication Challenge

March 5, 2026 · 46m

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 staying true to Himalayan flavours. Which three pairs will secure their place in the finals?

45. The Ultimate Signature Dish Showdown

March 6, 2026 · 57m

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 will be crowned as the winners of MasterChef?

46. MasterClass: Nalli Nihari By Chef Ranveer

March 9, 2026 · 28m

Ranveer Brar takes over the kitchen and gives the home cooks their first masterclass, preparing Lucknow's famous Nalli Nihari.

47. MasterClass: Chicken Tandoori With A Twist By Chef Kunal

March 10, 2026 · 26m

Chef Kunal Kapur takes over the kitchen as the home cooks learn to prepare Tandoori Chicken with a unique twist.

48. MasterClass: Kathlambe Ke Lamhe By Anshmeet And Prabhdeep

March 11, 2026 · 22m

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.

49. MasterClass: Charred Eggplant By Chef Kunal

March 12, 2026 · 25m

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 star, he teaches them to prepare a delicious charred eggplant dish.

50. MasterClass: Phirni Swiss Roll By Chef Ranveer Brar

March 13, 2026 · 22m

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.