
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.
tvCelebrity MasterChef India
2025 · Self - Judge
tvThe Journey Of India
2022 · Self
movieBarefoot Empress
2021 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer
movieBuried Seeds
2019 · Himself
movieThe Last Color
2019 · Director, Writer
tvTED Talks India
2017 · Self
tvChelsea
2016 · Self
tvThe Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Self
Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad
2013 · Self - Judge & Host
tvComedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Self
tvMasterChef India
2010 · Himself - Judge & Host
tvFood(ography)
2010 · Self
tvIndia's Got Talent
2009 · Self
tvMasterChef Australia
2009
tvKitchen Nightmares
2007 · Self
tvThrowdown! with Bobby Flay
2006 · Guest Judge
tvHell's Kitchen
2005 · Self - Chef
tvIndian Idol
2004 · Self
tvKaun Banega Crorepati
2000 · Self
movieValley of Fireflies
— · Writer, Producer, Director
Imaginary Rain
— · Director, Writer