Kunal Kapur reveals 'MasterChef 9' will focus on local cuisine
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Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur, one of the judges for the upcoming season of MasterChef India, has revealed exciting details about the show's ninth season. In a recent statement, he said that this season will be centered around three Rs: Ras, Rasoi, and Rishtey. News18 quoted Kapur saying, "We are bringing our local food to the forefront this season."
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'MasterChef India 9' contestants and challenges
Kapur also shared that the challenges this season are simple yet complex. "If we talk about the contestants and the various challenges during this season, we have kept the challenges so simple that when you see them, you will be able to relate to them." "However, at the same time, we have kept them so complex...(that'll) end up adding a twist to the local taste."
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'MasterChef India 9' to premiere on January 5
The show is set to premiere on January 5. The makers recently released a promo for the upcoming season with the tagline Desh Front Foot Par Chal Raha Hai (The country is moving forward confidently). The show will air Monday to Friday at 9:00pm on Sony LIV and Sony Entertainment Television.