Vikas Khanna

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1971-11-14 (53 years old)

Place of Birth Amritsar, Punjab, India

Also Known As Chef Vikas Khanna

Vikas Khanna

Biography

Vikas Khanna is an Indian chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker and humanitarian. He is one of the judges of Star Plus series MasterChef India. He is based in New York City. Khanna has produced a documentary series named Holy Kitchens, which explores the bond between faith and food. The series has been showcased at Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and Oxford Universities and Film Festivals. His documentary "Kitchens of Gratitude" was featured at Marche du Film at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. His directorial debut 'The Last Color' is a film about the daily struggles for survival on the streets of the ancient city of Banaras, India. It features veteran Indian actress Neena Gupta and was released at the 71st Cannes Film Festival. The film made it to the final list of Oscar 2020 Eligibility for Best Film.

Known For

Actor

2019
Buried Seeds

as Himself

2017
2016
Chelsea

as Self

2013
Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad

as Self - Judge & Host

2010
MasterChef India

as Himself - Judge & Host

2010
2007
2006
2005
Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Chef

Director

2021
Barefoot Empress

as Director

2019
The Last Color

as Director

Writer

2021
2019
The Last Color

as Writer

Producer

2021
Barefoot Empress

as Executive Producer