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Chef Garima Arora’s journey is far from ordinary. She traded her pen for a knife, moving from telling stories to creating unforgettable dishes. Her Indian-Thai fusion cuisine earned her Michelin stars. How did a journalist end up in the kitchen?

Aruna Vijay turned her passion for cooking into a way to challenge stereotypes, winning hearts at MasterChef India with her South Indian dishes.

After facing bankruptcy and homelessness in the US, Ranveer Brar returned to India, rising to fame as a renowned chef and TV personality. From cooking in Lucknow’s streets to judging on MasterChef India and acting alongside Kareena Kapoor in The Buckingham Murders, his journey is one of remarkable transformation.

Chef Vikas Khanna's hard work conquered all the challenges on his way. Starting from his grandmother's kitchen, he took his love for cooking to New York, ultimately earning a Michelin Star and opening one of the city's favourite Indian restaurants.

Chennai resident Akash Muralidharan won MasterChef India Tamil. He blends South Indian flavours with global cuisine, aiming to spotlight regional dishes. His venture 'Vizha Medai' weaves food stories, reflecting his passion for culinary art.

Harish Closepet started making tiffins for his daughters and turned that into an Instagram page called Harry’s lunchbox. Today, he’s among the Top 6 contestants on MasterChef India and talks about why men should cook.

Nambie Jessica Marak from Meghalaya created 'Eat Your Kappa' on YouTube to showcase Northeastern culture and change how people view local food. She's also one of the top-eight finalists on MasterChef India 2023.

Dr Rukhsaar Sayeed from Pampore, Kashmir, started ‘Khalis Foods’ — a food company offering homemade preservative-free frozen items for all ages. Her love for cooking took her to MasterChef India, where she’s sharing authentic Kashmiri cuisine with the world.

Avinash Patnaik quit his job as an agriculture officer to pursue his love for flowers and food. Today, he is among the top 12 participants on MasterChef India Season 7, where he puts floral spins on Odisha's traditional cuisine.

After years of ill health, commerce graduate Priya Vijan decided to quit her job and create plant-based recipes, which won her a spot on MasterChef India 2023.