MasterChef 2 is all set to flag off its first semi-final episode this week as the war intensifies between Vijaylakshmi, Shipra, Rajendra, Joseph and Shazia, who are all geared up to face their next big challenge.  Internationally acclaimed and revered Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will join Chef Vikas Khanna, Chef Ajay Chopra, and Chef Kunal Kapoor for the backbreaking challenging task — the Cook Off challenge.

In this challenge, the warring wannabe MasterChefs will have to replicate a dish called ‘Naya Shaam Savera’ as prepared by Sanjeev Kapoor, right in front of them. This is one of Chef’s Kapoor signature dish and it would be a real treat to watch Chef Kapoor wind up this iconic dish in no time at all.

Shazia, who happens to be super-excited about the challenge says, “Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is one personality in the field of cookery who has been looked up to by housewives for years now. I think he is the God of Indian cooking. Matching up to Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s speed, technique and perfection will be a daunting task.”

To this Joseph added, “While the feeling of being in the top 5 has still to sink in, I’m doubly excited about Chef Sanjeev Kapoor coming to the MasterChef India 2 kitchen. Woh khaane ke maharathi hai, pata nahi unko copy kar paayenge ya nahin? I am very nervous.”

Chef Vikas Khanna too, has a surprise stored in for the contestants. On his last visit to New York during President Obama’s Thanksgiving Dinner, Chef Vikas got the pictures of our top five contestants personally autographed by President Obama, which he will give away during this week’s episode.

For more dope on which contestant goes straight into the finals and who are the four who will face the Aakhri Daav, stay tuned.

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