
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.

Hell's Kitchen
TV • 2005

The Kapil Sharma Show
TV • 2016

Indian Idol
TV • 2004

Chelsea
TV • 2016

MasterChef Australia
TV • 2009

Comedy Nights with Kapil
TV • 2013

Kaun Banega Crorepati
TV • 2000

India's Got Talent
TV • 2009

MasterChef India
TV • 2010

Kitchen Nightmares
TV • 2007

Throwdown! with Bobby Flay
TV • 2006

Celebrity MasterChef India
TV • 2025

Food(ography)
TV • 2010

TED Talks India
TV • 2017

The Journey Of India
TV • 2022

Buried Seeds
MOVIE • 2019