
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.
Known For

Celebrity MasterChef India
Self - Judge · (60 episodes)
2025

The Journey Of India
Self · (1 episode)
2022

Buried Seeds
Himself
2019

TED Talks India
Self · (1 episode)
2017

Chelsea
Self · (1 episode)
2016

The Kapil Sharma Show
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad
Self - Judge & Host · (22 episodes)
2013

Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (1 episode)
2013

MasterChef India
Himself - Judge & Host · (330 episodes)
2010

Food(ography)
Self · (1 episode)
2010

MasterChef Australia
(1 episode)
2009

Kitchen Nightmares
Self · (3 episodes)
2007

Throwdown! with Bobby Flay
Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2006

Hell's Kitchen
Self - Chef · (1 episode)
2005

Indian Idol
Self · (1 episode)
2004

Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self · (1 episode)
2000