December 11, 2024 – A popular cooking show is coming back to TV. MasterChef India will return for a new season. It starts on January 5, 2026. It will take the evening time slot after Kaun Banega Crorepati ends.
More Than Just a Cooking Show
The new season has a big goal. It wants to do more than just find the best cook. The theme is “Desh Front Foot Par Chal Raha Hai.” This means “The nation is marching ahead.”
Producers say they want to show India’s progress through its food. They will focus on home kitchens and family recipes. The show will celebrate regional flavours from across the country.
Who Can Compete?
This season will feature everyday home cooks. Housewives, students, and self-taught chefs can apply. They will bring old family recipes to the competition. These dishes come from family memories and childhoods.
The Judges Return
The judging panel is familiar. Three famous chefs will return. Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur are all back.
They are judging together again after a long gap. They have called themselves a “family reunited.”
Chef Vikas Khanna shared a welcome note for Kunal Kapur. He called Kapur the “OG judge.” He said the kitchen is not the same without him.
What to Expect
Short promotional videos are already online. They show a strong message about national pride. The idea is that as India moves forward, its food should too.
Producers promise exciting challenges. There will be high-pressure tasks to entertain the viewers.
Schedule and Platform
The show will air every weekday. It will be on at 9:00 PM. You can watch it on Sony TV. It will also be available for streaming on SonyLIV.
The last season was won by Gaurav Khanna. Now, a new group of home cooks will compete for the title.