MASTERCHEF
10 years ago he dreamt of participating in MasterChef India. Today he sponsors it. Shark Tank judge Viraj Bahl's journey will inspire you
Viraj Bahl, once a Merchant Navy engineer, traded stability for his culinary passion, facing initial restaurant failure before founding Veeba. Identifying a gap in the Indian market for high-quality sauces, he secured crucial deals with major brands like Domino's. Veeba's revenue reached Rs 811 crore, establishing it as a leading homegrown brand after overcoming initial hurdles and family business sale.
'Main kharab lag rahi hoon’: Actress Tejasswi Prakash's reaction at airport has fans attention
Tejasswi Prakash impresses with her fashion sense. She was recently seen at the airport in a casual outfit. She expressed feeling self-conscious about her appearance to photographers. Tejasswi finished as second runner-up on Celebrity MasterChef. Her relationship with Karan Kundrra, known as 'TejRan,' began on Bigg Boss 15. Her mother hinted at wedding plans this year.
US visa rejection was not end of career. But beginning of success for celeb chef Saransh Goila
Saransh Goila's U.S. visa denial in 2011 initially crushed his dreams of culinary stardom. However, this setback led to an unexpected opportunity with Food Food channel in India. Winning the 'Maha Challenge' propelled him to fame, and a year later, he was invited to the U.S., proving that sometimes, rejection can pave the way for greater success.
Celebrity MasterChef finale won by Gaurav Khanna. Check his education, family background, acting career, prize money
Gaurav Khanna, best known for his role as Anuj in Anupamaa, has won the first season of Celebrity MasterChef India. He took home the trophy, a ₹20 lakh cash prize, and kitchen appliances. Despite facing challenges like being color-blind and early criticism, Gaurav impressed the judges with his creativity and growth. Born in Kanpur, he holds an MBA degree and previously worked in an IT firm before entering the entertainment industry.
Tejasswi Prakash was once mocked as a 'chubby' engineer. How she became a TV heartthrob and 'Naagin'
Tejasswi Prakash, now a popular TV actress known for roles in Naagin and Bigg Boss, once had no plans of entering showbiz. In a candid Humans of Bombay feature, she revealed how she was body-shamed in college and mocked online, which pushed her to prove herself. After unexpectedly winning a beauty pageant, she got her first TV role at 17 in Swaragini. Despite having no experience in acting, she quickly rose to fame.
Chess champ R Praggnanandhaa takes on a new challenge - but this time it's 'cooking dosa'. Check his coach’s feedback
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, known for his strategic brilliance, recently tried his hand at cooking for the first time by making dosa. His coach, RB Ramesh, shared the lighthearted moment on social media, noting that the young grandmaster improved with each attempt. The post quickly went viral, with fans sharing humorous reactions. Earlier this year, Praggnanandhaa made history by winning the Tata Steel Masters 2025, becoming the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand in 2006 to claim the title.
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First time in MasterChef history. Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant to have Tejasswi Prakash’s winning dish dosa bombolini. Recipe here
Tejasswi Prakash secured a major win on Celebrity MasterChef with her innovative Dosa Bombolini, a South Indian twist on the Italian Bombolini. Her dish will be featured for a day at Chef Vikas Khanna's Michelin-star restaurant, Bungalow, in New York, and she will receive 10 percent of the revenue. Fans celebrated her creativity and success.
Karan Kundrra reacts to wedding rumours with actress Tejasswi Prakash. Says 'Woh toh sab aajkal..."
Karan Kundrra humorously addressed a viral video of Tejasswi Prakash’s mother hinting at their 2025 wedding, attributing it to AI manipulation. He clarified he never made such an announcement and reiterated the video was altered. The speculation began on Celebrity MasterChef when Tejasswi’s mother mentioned a possible wedding, sparking excitement among fans.
Is actress Tejasswi Prakash marrying Karan Kundrra soon? Naagin actress’s mother spills the beans
The latest Celebrity MasterChef episode featured Tejasswi Prakash with her mother as sous-chef, who revealed her potential wedding plans with Karan Kundrra. This revelation, spiced with Farah Khan’s teasing, ignited speculations among fans. Tejasswi and Karan’s relationship, which started in Bigg Boss 15, continues to thrive as they keep each other engaged and entertained.
Big Boss winner Rubina Dilaik suggests Farah Khan give up chicken, her favourite dish, for better health. How did 'Om Shanti Om' director react?
Television star Rubina Dilaik advised filmmaker Farah Khan to stop eating chicken for better health, sharing personal benefits observed seven years after quitting chicken. Farah, intrigued, agreed to reduce chicken in her diet. The meeting was part of a cooking vlog showcasing Rubina's skills.
BBC under scrutiny as 'Masterchef' host Gregg Wallace calls sexual assault accusers '‘middle-class women of a certain age’
Outrage over Gregg Wallace’s alleged conduct has intensified after he dismissed his accusers as “middle-class women of a certain age". BBC is facing growing questions about how the MasterChef presenter was allowed to remain on screen despite a series of allegations of inappropriate behaviour. His comments angered some of the women who made complaints against him.
Sanjeev Kapoor reveals the surprising 'Re 1 more factor' behind his MasterChef India exit
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor recently shared that he was dropped from the first season of MasterChef India after demanding to be paid Re 1 more than Akshay Kumar, who was already signed as a judge. Kapoor, who believed his expertise in cooking justified the higher fee, revealed that the show's producers were shocked by his demand and chose to proceed without him. However, Kapoor later joined the show in its third season after Akshay Kumar's exit, signing on his own terms.
Mohammed Aashiq crowned MasterChef India 2023 Winner, takes home Rs 25 lakh; Here are the runner ups
Mohammed Aashiq, a 24-year-old from Mangalore, emerged victorious in MasterChef India 2023, with Nambie Jessica and Rukhsaar Sayeed as first and second runners-up. Aashiq's gratitude for the transformative journey, overcoming prior disqualification, and the finalists' culinary feats, showcased their diverse talents. Aashiq's emotional crab dish, Jessica's 'Square Root' creation intertwined with her personal story, and Sayeed's Kashmiri flavors impressed the judges. The finale crowned Aashiq the winner, claiming Rs 25 Lakhs, while Jessica and Sayeed received Rs 5 Lakhs each.
MasterChef renewed for Season 14; Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich announced as judges
As the iconic cooking show MasterChef completes 250 episodes on August 9, 2023, it has been renewed for season 14 by Fox.
Who is Mica Ven? Know everything about the Celebrity MasterChef 2023 contestant
Here are all the essential details about Mica Ven, the contestant on Celebrity MasterChef 2023.
MasterChef 2024 applications now open, here's everything you need to know
Apply now for the 2024 series of MasterChef, and who knows, you could be the next culinary sensation to be crowned the MasterChef winner. Get ready to demonstrate your skills, tackle exciting challenges, and present top-quality dishes that will leave the judges in awe.
Jock Zonfrillo, 'MasterChef Australia' judge & renowned chef, dies at 46; show to not air this week
The renowned chef of the awarded Orana restaurant in South Australia joined MasterChef Australia in 2019 for the 2020 season alongside Andy Allen and Melissa Leong. As a tribute, MasterChef Australia announced that it will not air the show this week.
Nayanjyoti Saikia gets crowned winner of MasterChef India 7
Nayanjyoti Saikia has emerged as the winner of MasterChef India Season 7 after beating Santa Sarmah and Suvarna Bagul in the finals. He plans to use the Rs 25 lakh prize money to open a restaurant showcasing Northeast cuisine, which he believes is not well-known outside the region.
MasterChef India Season 7: Grand finale live streaming details, prize money and all other details
Grand finale of MasterChef India Season 7 is going to be live streamed on March 31. The finale will be telecast on Sony Entertainment Television channel and Sony Liv app.
MasterChef India Season 7 winner leaked ahead of finale; Here’s who won
A fan page on Twitter shared a leaked photo of Nayanjyoti dressed in the ‘MasterChef coat’, holding the trophy with other show crew members wrapping up the finale shoot.
Cooking reality show ‘MasterChef Season 2’ set to premiere on this date, read here
The cooking reality show ‘MasterChef Season 2’ is all set to premiere on January 2, 2023. The judges for MasterChef India will be chefs Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, and Garima Arora.
'Masterchef: The Professionals 2022': Know about contestants and how to watch BBC One cooking show
A new season of "Masterchef: The Professionals" has debuted on BBC One, featuring 32 ambitious cooks out to wow.
Celebrity MasterChef 2022 has its winner for season 17: Was it Mel Blatt, Danny Jones, or Lisa Snowdon?
Lisa Snowdon beat Danny Jones and Mel Blatt to become the winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2022. The judges complimented her for taking risks and choosing incredibly daring combinations
Celebrity MasterChef: Melanie Blatt Serves 'horrific' dish which makes viewers 'sick'
Melanie Blatt served a dish on Tuesday evening which looked 'horrific' and the viewer felt 'sick' after watching it. The dish included lamb loins, potatoes, carrots, asparagus, mint puree, and a lot of buttered peas, which seemed to have triggered my viewers. The season finale for Celebrity MasterChef premieres on Thursday, September 22.
Tamannaah Bhatia will make TV debut as host of 'MasterChef Telugu'
The cooking show will have the opening & closing episodes of 90 mins each.
After 11 sensational seasons, 'MasterChef Australia' judges George Calombaris, Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan quit show
The channel said the trio could not reach a "commercial agreement" with the company.
Guess what? There’s a Mumbai girl in the top 15 of Masterchef Asia and she's cooking up a storm
Who's that desi girl in Masterchef Asia?
Dishing out Indian cuisine, Masterchef way
Art and fine dining have always gone down well, so Masterchef Australia participant Rishi Desai’s fusion Indian dinner at the Delhi Art Gallery was a hit.
MasterChefs greenlight veg MasterChef India
India has an extraordinary diverse vegetarian food culture. For the viewers it will be a pleasant surprise to see how vegetarians can create gourmet dishes.
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