
Actor
Vikas Khanna
Born 1971 · Amritsar, Punjab, India
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.
Directed
Acting

Hell's Kitchen
Self - Chef · 2005

Kitchen Nightmares
Self · 2007

The Kapil Sharma Show
Self · 2016

Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self · 2000

Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · 2013

Chelsea
Self · 2016

Indian Idol
Self · 2004

India's Got Talent
Self · 2009

The Journey Of India
Self · 2022

MasterChef India
Himself - Judge & Host · 2010

Celebrity MasterChef India
Self - Judge · 2025

TED Talks India
Self · 2017

Throwdown! with Bobby Flay
Guest Judge · 2006

Food(ography)
Self · 2010

Buried Seeds
Himself · 2019
Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad
Self - Judge & Host · 2013


