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Masterchef Canada to debut on TLC
MUMBAI : TLC is all set to unleash a new culinary battle on TV with the launch of Masterchef Canada. MasterchefCanada will premiere on4 March and will air Friday to Sunday at 8 PM.
The internationally acclaimed franchise will present a line-up of 50 professional and home cooks from various parts of Canada who will compete for the title of Canada’s first ever MasterChef.
The distinguished judging panel will include celebrity chef Michael Bonacini who is the co-founder of one of Canada’s leading fine dining restaurant companies, Claudio Aprile, one of Canada’s most celebrated and visionary chefs and Alvinleung, the self-proclaimed ‘Demon Chef.’ In each episode, the judges will up the stakes by bringing in new hurdles and twists for the amateur cooks as they undergo a series of pressure tests, mystery box challenges and team challenges on their way to the top.
In the quest to become Canada’s first-ever MasterChef, contestants will fight each other in their bid to impress three of Canada’s most popular and celebrated chefs. The judges will test contestants on their skills, creativity and their ability to withstand pressure against all odds. The series will feature contestants who will present their creatively crafted dishes with the hopes of turning their culinary dreams into reality.
After a series of nail-biting showdowns, the series will bring the culinary battle down to two cooks in the grand finale.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
