Vikas Khanna

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Hell's Kitchen (2005) — Self - Chef
2. Kitchen Nightmares (2007) — Self
3. MasterChef Australia (2009)
4. Chelsea (2016) — Self
5. The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — Self
6. Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) — Self
7. Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) — Self
8. Indian Idol (2004) — Self
9. India's Got Talent (2009) — Self
10. MasterChef India (2010) — Himself - Judge & Host
11. The Journey Of India (2022) — Self
12. Buried Seeds (2019) — Himself
13. Throwdown! with Bobby Flay (2006) — Guest Judge
14. TED Talks India (2017) — Self
15. Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad (2013) — Self - Judge & Host
16. Food(ography) (2010) — Self
17. Celebrity MasterChef India (2025) — Self - Judge

Directed

1. The Last Color (2019) — Director
2. Barefoot Empress (2021) — Director
3. Valley of Fireflies — Director
4. Imaginary Rain — Director