Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, back in Mumbai for the upcoming season of ‘MasterChef India’, has voiced his concerns regarding the Mumbai airport. He shared a picture of the carpet from Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Friday via his Instagram Stories.
Khanna highlighted that the carpet could pose health risks to individuals with respiratory issues. However, he did commend the airport administration for its overall maintenance, suggesting that removing the carpet would enhance the airport’s standards.
He stated, “Though I feel that MUMBAI AIRPORT is super efficient….. I STRONGLY request the administration to remove this carpet. It is beyond cleaning. On behalf of every asthmatic & people with bronchial issues, this could be fatal.” His message resonated online, emphasizing the need for accessibility, cleanliness, and health-focused infrastructure in public areas.
Known for his advocacy beyond the culinary world, Vikas’s statement aligns with the empathy and responsibility he showcases on MasterChef India—a platform that promotes inclusivity and care.
In the latest episode of ‘MasterChef India’, the father-daughter duo Venu and Avni Sharma brought a distinctive cultural blend to the stage. Venu, a farmer and advertising agency owner, has inspired Avni, a food stylist who has absorbed culinary stories and flavors from her father.
During their interaction, Chef Vikas curiously asked, “You guys are doing so well. Why did you choose the MasterChef journey?” Avni responded with passion, stating, “When you go to a restaurant and open the menu, you will find North Indian cuisine, South Indian, Chinese, and Italian. You must have heard all this, but I have a small dream about our community’s cuisine, like Karada cuisine. I want to see a restaurant’s menu in the wing. So this platform is very important to me.”
When Vikas inquired about the name she would choose for such a restaurant, Avni suggested, “Maybe Karada Spice Box.” Chef Vikas, visibly moved, replied warmly, “I am in love with this.”
Reflecting on their experiences, Chef Vikas noted, “Most of my life I have spent in countries abroad; the identity of food is not just my representation but also represents my ancestors as well.”
‘MasterChef India’ is set to premiere on January 5 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv.