MasterChef India 8: Ranveer Brar calls Pooja Dhingra 'X factor' of show; says 'she has added a lot of colour' | Exclusive

Celebrity Chef Pooja Dhingra has come on board as MasterChef India 8 judge. Here's what co-judge and Chef Ranveer Brar had to say about her entry.

Ranveer Brar and Pooja Dhingra on MasterChef India 8. (Image source: Instagram)

MasterChef India season 8 begins today on SonyLIV. Chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna return as the judges of the show. On the other hand, Celebrity Chef Pooja Dhingra joins the panel as a new judge. Amid this, OTTplay caught up with MasterChef India 8 judges for an exclusive conversation. While chatting with us, Chef Ranveer shared his thoughts about Chef Pooja joining the show.

Excerpts from the interview...

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Ranveer Brar calls Pooja Dhingra the 'X factor' of MasterChef India 8

In an interaction with us, Chef Ranveer Brar revealed how Chef Pooja Dhingra has added a new touch to MasterChef India 8. "She is the X factor. She is new and has added a lot of colour, energy, vibrance, and personality to the show," said Chef Ranveer.

The Chef further shared how the new season is unique. "Other than that, the contestants and the home cooks, are a fantastic bunch. All of them are from across India. They're from really small towns and getting represented. This time, we are seeing the power of social media and what it can do to a home cook in a really small town. It exposes him to the entire world and gives him the opportunity to create dishes, source ingredients, and work with ingredients that we wouldn't have imagined 5 to 7 years ago," added Brar.

Pooja Dhingra on being a part of MasterChef India 8

About joining the show as a new judge, Chef Pooja quipped, "It is a very exciting season. There is a new energy and a new vibe. There is so much to learn. The contestants are real stars of the show. And standing next to the legends, I learn something every single day."

About the show

MasterChef India 8 will be available to stream from today (October 16) on SonyLIV at 8 pm. Last season, Nayanjyoti Saikia from Assam emerged as the winner of the show.

Also read: MasterChef India on OTT: When and where to watch Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, Pooja Dhingra's show

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