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Nagpur Brothers Ajinkya and Vikram Gandhe Win MasterChef India Season 9

The season’s new jodi format paired relatives in a finale judged by Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, Kunal Kapur with guest Sanjeev Kapoor.

Overview

  • The grand finale aired March 6 on Sony TV and SonyLIV, where the brothers lifted the trophy and received the Golden Chef Coat.
  • Most outlets report a ₹25 lakh cash award for the winners, though at least one report cited ₹20 lakh, reflecting minor discrepancies in prize figures.
  • Odisha sisters Anju Pradhan and Manju Ojha finished as first runner-up, with Hyderabad’s mother-daughter duo Chandana and Sai Sri Rachakonda placing third.
  • Ajinkya and Vikram, cafe owners from Nagpur, earned praise for teamwork and a blend of traditional regional flavours with modern presentation throughout the season.
  • Local celebrations followed the win, including a public congratulation from Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighting pride in Nagpur’s champions.