In a dramatic and emotional finale, Khanna was crowned the winner of the culinary reality show, taking home a cash prize of over ₹20 lakh, a golden trophy, and the prestigious MasterChef coat. His win marks a significant achievement as he transitions from television fame to culinary recognition.

Nikki Tamboli secured the position of first runner-up, while Tejasswi Prakash stood as the second runner-up. The grand finale featured renowned chefs and judges Farah Khan, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar, with special guest chef Sanjeev Kapoor gracing the occasion. Kapoor’s emotional message to Gaurav—encouraging him to now live life through his emotions—resonated with viewers and added gravitas to the victory.

The show brought together a diverse group of celebrities, including Dipika Kakar Ibrahim, Abhijeet Sawant, Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia, and Usha Nadkarni. Throughout the season, Gaurav impressed the judges and audience alike with his consistent creativity and finesse in the kitchen, overcoming challenges, including cooking non-vegetarian dishes despite being a vegetarian himself.

Sony Entertainment Television shared the celebratory moment on social media, praising Gaurav for his inspiring journey from a TV screen hero to a culinary champion.