MasterChef India Season 9 OTT release date: When and where to watch, judges and more about the cooking reality show
MasterChef India Season 9 has been announced with a release date. The cooking reality show is all set to return with the unique tastes of Indian cuisine.
MasterChef India Season 9
Last Updated: 10.57 AM, Dec 09, 2025
MasterChef India is popular for its blend of Indian stories, showcasing various regional dishes, and providing educational content on techniques related to aspiring cooks. The show already had 8 seasons with two special spin-offs, Junior MasterChef India (Swaad Ke Ustaad) for kids and the recent Celebrity MasterChef. Now, the makers announced that MasterChef India is returning with Season 9, and they also revealed the release date.
| Show | MasterChef India Season 9 |
| OTT release date | January 5, 2026 (Monday - Friday at 9 PM) |
| OTT platform | Sony TV and SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) |
| Judges | Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, and Kunal Kapur |
MasterChef India Season 9 is all set to premiere on January 5, 2026. The OG judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur are back on the judge panel. The makers shared a teaser for the show where it is shown that while India is winning at every stage, be it sports, entertainment, or education, why the Indian cuisine left behind?
Sharing the teaser, the makers captioned the video, "Jab desh itna aage badh raha hai toh desh ka swaad peeche kyu rahe? Aa raha hai #MasterChefIndia duniya ko parosne! Har plate par India."
Fans react to OG judges back to MasterChef India
Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, and Kunal Kapur are the most-loved, judges on the MasterChef India show. The trio never fail to impress the viewers with their expert talks and sometimes their quirky yet funny comments become the highlight of the show. As they return to the show for Season 9, fans reacted to the news.
One fan said, "Can't wait to see all the og chef gang is back abhi maja ayega na bhiduu." Another commented, "Finally, the trio is back."
"Oh my God Three most humourous men and best chefs in one season Waited so long for this moment..," said another. "Finally chef kunal is back fav 3 chef keya sathe dekhneh mein maja ayegah," read one comment.
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More about MasterChef India
MasterChef India inspires viewers to cook, celebrates India's rich culinary heritage, and provides entertaining, family-friendly content with a mix of high-level challenges.
The show features everyday people - housewives, students, and others - with inspiring stories, making their journey to becoming a chef highly relatable and emotionally engaging for viewers. The event highlights India's vast regional diversity, encouraging interest in traditional recipes and local ingredients, beyond just popular international dishes. This format uses intense challenges, unexpected eliminations, and personal struggles to engage viewers, which adds significant entertainment value.
MasterChef India spin-offs
Junior MasterChef India was the first spin-off, featuring young contestants, with one season airing in 2013 and won by Sarthak Bhardwaj.
A recent 2025 spin-off, Celebrity MasterChef India, featured TV actors like Gaurav Khanna (the winner), Tejasswi Prakash, Dipika Kakar, and more, with judges Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar and host Farah Khan.
MasterChef India FAQs
Q: Where can I watch Celebrity MasterChef India?
A: Celebrity MasterChef India is available on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium.
Q: Is MasterChef India Season 9 coming?
A: Yes. MasterChef India Season 9 is coming on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) and Sony TV from January 5, 2026 (Monday - Friday at 9 pm)
Q: Who are the judges for MasterChef India Season 9?
A: MasterChef India Season 9 judges are the OG trio, Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur.