MasterChef India - Season 9
Season 9
Network
DatesJan 5, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Episodes
Season 9Episode 1
Rishton Ka Swaad
MasterChef India returns with a fresh twist, where pairs step into the kitchen to cook, compete, and celebrate India's vibrant flavours together.
Jan 5, 2026
Season 9Episode 2
Swaad Ke Jaadu Ka Pitara
Paired up and fired up, our next batch of contestants are ready to impress the chefs. Who will make the cut?
Jan 6, 2026
Season 9Episode 3
Rishta Plate Mein
Day three raises the stakes as contestant pairs from across the country bring bold indigenous flavours to the chefs' table.
Jan 7, 2026
Season 9Episode 4
Swaad Aur Rishton Ki Mithaas
The final day of auditions arrives as pairs from across the country get one last chance to secure their aprons from the chefs.
Jan 8, 2026
Season 9Episode 5
Agnee Pariksha
The competition intensifies as boot camp starts and contestants battle for a place in the top twelve.
Jan 9, 2026
Season 9Episode 6
Divine Mystery Box
Creativity meets pressure as the final twelve pairs enter the kitchen for the Divine Mystery Box Challenge.
Jan 12, 2026
Season 9Episode 7
Anna Mahotsav
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.
Jan 13, 2026
Season 9Episode 8
Celebrating The Harvest Season
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.
Jan 14, 2026
Season 9Episode 9
Army Day Celebrations
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.
Jan 15, 2026
Season 9Episode 10
The Great Indian Mishtan
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.
Jan 16, 2026
Season 9Episode 11
Shaadi Ki Rasmein
As celebrated caterer Munna Maharaj joins the evening, the contestants express their culinary mastery through dishes inspired by the timeless traditions of Indian weddings.
Jan 19, 2026
Season 9Episode 12
Haldi Aur Mehendi
Joined by Sugandha Mishra and Sanket Bhosale, the contestants embrace a wedding-themed challenge that celebrates Haldi and Mehendi through yellow and green ingredients.
Jan 20, 2026
Season 9Episode 13
Shaadi Ka Shubh Mahurat
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?
Jan 21, 2026
Season 9Episode 14
Baraatiyo Ka Swagat
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?
Jan 22, 2026
Season 9Episode 15
First Elimination Challenge By Chef Kunal Kapur
The home cooks face their first elimination challenge of the season as Chef Kunal sets a demanding task. How will they perform under pressure?
Jan 23, 2026
Season 9Episode 16
Har Plate Mein India
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.
Jan 26, 2026
Season 9Episode 17
The Modak Challenge
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.
Jan 27, 2026
Season 9Episode 18
Reinventing The Kapoor Favourites
With Karisma Kapoor watching closely, the contestants must reinvent the Kapoor family's favourite dishes while balancing flavour, technique, and nostalgia.
Jan 28, 2026
Season 9Episode 19
Restaurant Takeover Challenge
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.
Jan 29, 2026
Season 9Episode 20
Pehla Pressure Test
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.
Jan 30, 2026
Season 9Episode 21
Organ Mystery Box
With Acharya Manish joining the contestants to celebrate the rich Ayurvedic legacy, they must give their best in the organ mystery box challenge.
Feb 2, 2026
Season 9Episode 22
Kitty Party Challenge
With special guest Ssunita Ahuja in the kitchen, contestants take on an imaginative challenge to craft edible bracelets. Will they meet the expectations?
Feb 3, 2026
Season 9Episode 23
Kitty Party Platter
As the pressure builds, the contestants are tasked with creating a platter that truly demonstrates their culinary range and creativity.
Feb 4, 2026
Season 9Episode 24
One Pot Challenge
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.
Feb 5, 2026
Season 9Episode 25
Cook-Along Elimination Challenge
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.
Feb 6, 2026
Season 9Episode 26
No Gas, No Water Challenge
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.
Feb 9, 2026
Season 9Episode 27
7-Course Meal Team Challenge
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.
Feb 10, 2026
Season 9Episode 28
Seven Courses, One Verdict
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?
Feb 11, 2026
Season 9Episode 29
The Lucky Dip Challenge
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.
Feb 12, 2026
Season 9Episode 30
Blind Wall Elimination Challenge
The blind wall challenge puts the black apron contestants to the test as teamwork and coordination become the key to survival.
Feb 13, 2026
Season 9Episode 31
Childhood On A Plate Challenge
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.
Feb 16, 2026
Season 9Episode 32
Soch, Surat Aur Swaad
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?
Feb 17, 2026
Season 9Episode 33
Get-Set Chocolate
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?
Feb 18, 2026
Season 9Episode 34
Ghar Ka Khaana Adla Badli Challenge
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?
Feb 19, 2026
Season 9Episode 35
Potato Meets Different Cuisines
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.
Feb 20, 2026
Season 9Episode 36
Fire And Ice Mystery Box Challenge
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.
Feb 23, 2026
Season 9Episode 37
The Monsoon ASMR Challenge
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.
Feb 24, 2026
Season 9Episode 38
Tribute To Mumbai Challenge
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.
Feb 25, 2026
Season 9Episode 39
Get Set Mumbai
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.
Feb 26, 2026
Season 9Episode 40
Chausar Ka Khel
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.
Feb 27, 2026
Season 9Episode 41
Continental Mystery Box Challenge
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?
Mar 2, 2026
Season 9Episode 42
Audition Dish 2.0 Challenge
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?
Mar 3, 2026
Season 9Episode 43
Holi Special Challenge
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.
Mar 4, 2026
Season 9Episode 44
Presidential Menu Replication Challenge
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?
Mar 5, 2026
Season 9Episode 45
The Ultimate Signature Dish Showdown
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?
Mar 6, 2026
Season 9Episode 46
Nalli Nihari By Chef Ranveer
Ranveer Brar takes over the kitchen and gives the home cooks their first masterclass, preparing Lucknow's famous Nalli Nihari.
Mar 9, 2026
Season 9Episode 47
Chicken Tandoori With A Twist By Chef Kunal
Chef Kunal Kapur takes over the kitchen as the home cooks learn to prepare Tandoori Chicken with a unique twist.
Mar 10, 2026
Season 9Episode 48
Kathlambe Ke Lamhe By Anshmeet And Prabhdeep
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.
Mar 11, 2026
Season 9Episode 49
Charred Eggplant By Chef Kunal
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.
Mar 12, 2026
Season 9Episode 50
Phirni Swiss Roll By Chef Ranveer Brar
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.
Mar 13, 2026
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