Vikas Khanna
Vikas Khanna is an Indian chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker and humanitarian. He is one of the judges of Star Plus series MasterChef India. He is based in New York City. Khanna has produced a documentary series named Holy Kitchens, which explores the bond between faith and food. The series has been showcased at Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and Oxford Universities and Film Festivals. His documentary "Kitchens of Gratitude" was featured at Marche du Film at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. His directorial debut 'The Last Color' is a film about the daily struggles for survival on the streets of the ancient city of Banaras, India. It features veteran Indian actress Neena Gupta and was released at the 71st Cannes Film Festival. The film made it to the final list of Oscar 2020 Eligibility for Best Film.
Acting
- 2026Shekhar ToniteSelf1 ep.
- 2025Celebrity MasterChef IndiaSelf - Judge60 ep.
- 2022The Journey Of IndiaSelf1 ep.
- 2017TED Talks IndiaSelf1 ep.
- 2016ChelseaSelf1 ep.
- 2013Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke UstaadSelf - Judge & Host22 ep.
- 2013Comedy Nights with KapilSelf1 ep.
- 2010MasterChef IndiaHimself - Judge & Host380 ep.
- 2010Food(ography)Self1 ep.
- 2009India's Got TalentSelf1 ep.
- 2009MasterChef Australia1 ep.
- 2007Kitchen NightmaresSelf3 ep.
- 2006Throwdown! with Bobby FlayGuest Judge1 ep.
- 2005Hell's KitchenSelf - Chef1 ep.
- 2000Kaun Banega CrorepatiSelf1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026Shekhar ToniteSelf1 ep.
- 2026India's Got TalentSelf1 ep.
- 2025Indian IdolSelf1 ep.
- 2023The Kapil Sharma ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2022Kaun Banega CrorepatiSelf1 ep.
- 2022The Journey Of IndiaSelf1 ep.
- 2018TED Talks IndiaSelf1 ep.
- 2017ChelseaSelf1 ep.
- 2014Comedy Nights with KapilSelf1 ep.
- 2014MasterChef Australia1 ep.
- 2011Food(ography)Self1 ep.
- 2010Throwdown! with Bobby FlayGuest Judge1 ep.
- 2009Hell's KitchenSelf - Chef1 ep.
- 2007Kitchen NightmaresSelf3 ep.
Also known as: Chef Vikas Khanna