Vikas Khanna: Directing Shabana Azmi in 'Imaginary Rain' My Biggest Privilege

• Chef Vikas Khanna calls directing Shabana Azmi in his upcoming film "Imaginary Rain" his "biggest privilege" and "greatest highlight".
• The film, based on Khanna's 2023 novel, stars Azmi as a MasterChef in Manhattan, with Prateik Patil and music by A R Rahman.
• Khanna returns as a judge for "MasterChef India 2026" alongside Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapoor, featuring a new 'jodi' format.
• He recently hosted Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at his New York restaurant, Bungalow, where Deepika made "Anar ke modak".
• Khanna aims to expand the vision of Indian food and celebrate traditions through his film and "MasterChef India".

Why It Matters: Vikas Khanna celebrates his new film "Imaginary Rain" with Shabana Azmi and his return to "MasterChef India".