A recent special episode of MasterChef India struck an emotional chord with viewers as it brought a deeply personal twist to the competition. In a segment themed around childhood memories, the show welcomed the mothers of celebrated chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur onto the set, turning the high-pressure kitchen into a space filled with warmth, nostalgia and heartfelt moments.

Special episode for the judges

Titled around the idea of “Bachpan Ki Yaadein,” the episode encouraged the judges to revisit the flavours and dishes that shaped their early culinary journeys. Instead of their usual authoritative roles critiquing contestants, the chefs found themselves stepping back into the shoes of sons, guided and occasionally corrected by their mothers. The shift in dynamic offered viewers a rare and intimate glimpse into the personal lives of the culinary stalwarts.