Acting · Amritsar, Punjab, India · Born November 14, 1971
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
as Self - Judge
TVThe Journey Of India
2022
as Self
MovieBuried Seeds
2019
as Himself
TVTED Talks India
2017
as Self
TVChelsea
2016
as Self
TVThe Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad
2013
as Self - Judge & Host
TVComedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
TVMasterChef India
2010
as Himself - Judge & Host
TVFood(ography)
2010
as Self
TVIndia's Got Talent
2009
as Self
TVMasterChef Australia
2009
TVKitchen Nightmares
2007
as Self
TVThrowdown! with Bobby Flay
2006
as Guest Judge
TVHell's Kitchen
2005
as Self - Chef
TVIndian Idol
2004
as Self
TVKaun Banega Crorepati
2000
as Self
