Food lovers and reality TV fans, get ready for all the excitement from Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 49, which aired on April 3, 2025, at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv. This episode marked a major turning point as the top 5 finalists were revealed, and the finale week officially began!
From a nerve-wracking “No Recipe Pressure Test Back Apron Challenge” to an intense cooking battle set by Chef Saransh Goila, this episode had everything—eliminations, celebrations, and a thrilling start to the Grand Finale week. Let’s dive into all the details!
Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 49 – Written Updates
Elimination & Top 5 Finalists Announced!
The episode began with the three judges—Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Farah Khan—tasting the final replications of Egg Matcha Cream Cheesecake, a Vikas Khanna special.
After carefully evaluating the dishes, the judges announced the results of the No Recipe Pressure Test Back Apron Challenge. Unfortunately, Archana Gautam’s replication was the weakest, leading to her elimination from Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1.
🔥 With Archana Gautam eliminated, the Top 5 finalists of Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1 were officially revealed:
1️⃣ Tejasswi Prakash
2️⃣ Gaurav Khanna
3️⃣ Rajiv Adatia
4️⃣ Faisal Shaikh
5️⃣ Nikki Tamboli
🎉 All five contestants received a Golden Apron, symbolizing their entry into the Finale Week!
The Trophy & The Grand Reveal! 🏆
Once the Top 5 finalists were announced, the judges unveiled the Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1 Trophy along with a prestigious Chef’s Coat, which will be awarded to the ultimate winner of the season.
💡 The energy in the MasterChef Kitchen was electric, with finalists gearing up for their final set of challenges!
Saransh Goila’s Challenge – A Test of Culinary Innovation!
Celebrity Chef Saransh Goila, famous for his legendary Goila Butter Chicken, arrived at the MasterChef Kitchen with the first challenge of Finale Week.
💡 Challenge Theme: “Elevate Your Signature Dish with an Advanced Cooking Technique”
Rules of the Challenge:
✅ Each celebrity cook had to take their signature dish and enhance it by using a specialized cooking technique assigned to them.
✅ Time Limit: 2 hours
✅ MasterChef Pantry: Open throughout the challenge
✅ Reward: The winner of this challenge will receive a major advantage in the next challenge!
Celebrity Cooks & Their Assigned Dishes & Techniques:
| Contestant | Signature Dish | Cooking Technique |
|---|---|---|
| Faisal Shaikh | Ghevar | Smoky Cooking |
| Nikki Tamboli | Chicken | Dehydration |
| Gaurav Khanna | Blueberry Cheesecake | Cyphon Gun |
| Rajiv Adatia | Mohanthal | Piping |
| Tejasswi Prakash | Dried Shrimp | Emulsification |
🔪 The Finalists immediately got to work, collecting ingredients from the MasterChef Pantry and diving into their challenge.
🔥 The intensity in the kitchen was sky-high, as each contestant aimed to prove their skills and win the challenge for a crucial advantage in the final stages of the competition!
📺 Who will emerge victorious in Saransh Goila’s challenge? Find out in the next episode of Celebrity MasterChef India!