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TV
Acting
Vikas Khanna
- Born
- (age 54)
- Birthplace
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Credits
- 22 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 18
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Shekhar Tonite TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2025 | Celebrity MasterChef India TV | Self - Judge (60 ep) |
| 2022 | The Journey Of India TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Buried Seeds Film | Himself |
| 2017 | TED Talks India TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Chelsea TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad TV | Self - Judge & Host (22 ep) |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2010 | MasterChef India TV | Himself - Judge & Host (380 ep) |
| 2010 | Food(ography) TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2009 | India's Got Talent TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2009 | MasterChef Australia TV | (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Kitchen Nightmares TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 2006 | Throwdown! with Bobby Flay TV | Guest Judge (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Hell's Kitchen TV | Self - Chef (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Indian Idol TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 4
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Valley of Fireflies Film | Producer, Writer, Director |
| TBA | Imaginary Rain Film | Director, Writer |
| 2021 | Barefoot Empress Film | Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2019 | The Last Color Film | Writer, Director |