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
TV
Hell's Kitchen
as Self - Chef
2005
TV
Kitchen Nightmares
as Self
2007
TV
MasterChef Australia
2009
TV
Chelsea
as Self
2016
TV
The Kapil Sharma Show
as Self
2016
TV
Kaun Banega Crorepati
as Self
2000
TV
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
2013
TV
Indian Idol
as Self
2004
TV
India's Got Talent
as Self
2009
TV
MasterChef India
as Himself - Judge & Host
2010
TV
The Journey Of India
as Self
2022
Movie
Buried Seeds
as Himself
2019
TV
Throwdown! with Bobby Flay
as Guest Judge
2006
TV
TED Talks India
as Self
2017
Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad
as Self - Judge & Host
2013
TV
Food(ography)
as Self
2010
TV
Celebrity MasterChef India
as Self - Judge
2025