MasterChef India Season 9 Concludes
Ajinkya and Vikram Gandhe have won MasterChef India Season 9, which concluded on March 6, 2026. The season premiered on January 5, 2026, and featured a unique ‘pair or jodi format’ where contestants cooked in teams.
The Gandhe brothers, aged 29 and 31, respectively, are from Nagpur, Maharashtra. Throughout the competition, they impressed the judges—Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur—with their creativity and precision, earning multiple spoon taps from the judges.
The finale was a nail-biting event, showcasing the skills of the top three pairs of cooks. The first runner-up was the mother-daughter duo, Chandana and Sai Sri Rachakonda, while the second runner-up was the sisters Anju Pradhan and Manju Ojha.
The winning duo received approximately ₹25 lakh as prize money, a testament to their culinary excellence. The entire city of Nagpur rallied behind the brothers on social media, turning timelines into virtual cheer zones.
MasterChef India is one of India’s most popular cooking reality shows, celebrating Indian food traditions and showcasing the skills of home chefs. This season featured 12 contestant pairs, highlighting the collaborative spirit of cooking.
As the show wraps up, reactions from fans and participants have been overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the show’s impact on the culinary landscape in India.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding future seasons or potential changes to the show’s format.
