Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 52, which aired on 8 April 2025 at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv, delivered another round of nail-biting excitement as the competition among the top 5 finalists continued to heat up.
In this action-packed episode, the spotlight was on a unique and gruelling Replication Challenge brought in by the renowned Chef Rahul Rana, making this episode one of the most intense and technically challenging yet.
A Warm Welcome with a Tough Surprise
As Episode 52 kicked off, the five remaining celebrity cooks made their way into the iconic MasterChef Kitchen. Awaiting them were the beloved judges – Chef Ranveer Brar, Chef Vikas Khanna, and Farah Khan – ready to throw a culinary curveball. Just as the contestants braced themselves, Chef Rahul Rana entered the kitchen as the special guest, holding a surprise that left everyone stunned.
The Replication Challenge: An Ultimate Test of Skill
Chef Rahul Rana announced that the day’s challenge would revolve around replicating his signature dish – Chhadrus, a complex culinary masterpiece. Chhadrus is no ordinary dish. It’s a six-in-one plate with 22 intricate elements, involving a jaw-dropping 150 cooking steps. The dish is a brilliant fusion of six different recipes served together in perfect harmony – a true test of precision, technique, and time management.
The challenge rules were crystal clear:
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Each of the 5 celebrity cooks had 150 minutes to replicate Chhadrus.
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MasterChef Pantry was closed for this challenge, so all necessary ingredients and step-by-step recipe instructions were pre-arranged at each contestant’s cooking station.
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No access to additional items – it was all about discipline, skill, and following instructions down to the finest detail.
Gaurav Khanna’s Special Advantage
Thanks to his victory in the previous episode’s Core Ingredients Challenge, Gaurav Khanna entered this round with a major leg-up. His advantage? He could receive direct help from Chef Rahul Rana to cook one of the six dishes that made up Chhadrus.
As the 150-minute clock started ticking, all contestants launched into action. Gaurav smartly used his advantage mid-way through the challenge, calling upon Chef Rahul Rana to assist him in mastering one component of the daunting dish. This move turned out to be a strategic highlight of the episode.
Tension Builds as Time Runs Out
As the clock wound down, the kitchen was abuzz with focus and urgency. Each contestant battled the complexity of Chhadrus, maneuvering through multiple cooking techniques, plating strategies, and time constraints. When the final seconds ticked away, the five celebrity cooks stepped forward with their final presentations of the replicated dish.
One by one, they served their version of Chhadrus to Chef Ranveer Brar, Chef Vikas Khanna, Farah Khan, and Chef Rahul Rana. The tasting session was intense as the judges examined every detail – flavour accuracy, texture, plating, and replication fidelity.
And the Winner Is… Faisal Shaikh!
After a thorough tasting of all five dishes, the judges reached a unanimous decision. The best replication of Chhadrus belonged to none other than Faisal Shaikh!
His dish stood out for its exceptional attention to detail, balance of flavours, and overall execution under pressure. As a reward, Faisal secured a big advantage in the next challenge of Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1 – a boost that could push him one step closer to the title.
Final Word
Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 52 wasn’t just another day in the kitchen – it was a full-blown culinary marathon. Chef Rahul Rana’s Replication Challenge tested every ounce of the finalists’ skills, and Faisal Shaikh’s stellar performance proved he’s a strong contender in the race to become India’s first Celebrity MasterChef.
Stay tuned for more twists, culinary creativity, and competitive spirit in the upcoming episodes!