Chef Kunal Kapur, known for giving Indian cuisine a refined modern touch, has returned to MasterChef India as a judge after a long gap. In an exclusive chat, the celebrated chef reflected on his journey with the show, his bond with fellow judges Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, and what continues to excite him about the culinary platform.

Calling it an enriching experience, Kunal said, “Oh, well, I think it’s been a very interesting journey for me. What has really come out and established itself is the amount of exposure that I’ve got through this show. I’ve got a great deal of opportunity to learn my own food, my own cuisine.”