Silchar girl Farha Naaz Laskar secures spot in MasterChef India 8; watch her audition with chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Pooja Dhingra

In a momentous feat for Barak Valley, 28-year-old girl Farha Naaz Laskar from Silchar has secured a spot in the eighth season of the coveted MasterChef India competition, which started on October 16. The cooking reality show airs on Sony TV and also streams on SonyLIV.

Farha, who is an Agricultural Engineer by profession as well as the founder of renowned culinary venture “Mamazaki” in Guwahati, is not only challenging culinary norms but also her family’s expectations as she competes with 21 other contestants in this culinary showdown in the final audition round.

Farha made a remarkable impression during the  audition held in Mumbai. Her exceptional North Eastern dishes, including Crispy Bora Saul, Beetroot Caviar, Outenga Fish and Aloo Pitika Puree, astounded the MasterChef India jury consisting of Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna, Celebrity chef Ranveer Singh and dessert queen chef Pooja Dhingra, securing her place in the competition.

In a captivating introduction video released by SonyLiv on YouTube today, Farha Naaz Laskar passionately conveys that her ultimate satisfaction lies in the joy of someone savoring her creations. Her culinary journey traces back to her childhood, where she keenly observed her grandmother’s traditional cooking methods. Interestingly, her grandmother, has consistently urged Farha to pursue an alternative career as she is a B.Tech graduate. Undeterred, Farha has instead adeptly merged her grandmother’s traditional cooking techniques with modern culinary innovations.

Her participation in MasterChef India 8 serves as a profound statement to her family. Farha aspires to demonstrate that her culinary passion can lead to extraordinary achievements that go beyond the confines of conventional careers. With her unwavering dedication and culinary creativity, Farha Naaz is set to make waves in the MasterChef India competition, challenging stereotypes and pursuing her culinary dreams.

Last year, Tinsukia’s Nayanjyoti Saikia won MasterChef India.