Friday, 2 July 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 to release in Hindi, Tamil, & Telugu on Disney+ Hotstar VIP for the first time ever; watch the world’s most favorite cooking reality show in a language of your choice


~ The first episode of MasterChef Australia Season 13 produced by Endemol Shine Australia and internationally distributed by Banijay Rights will premiere today, 2nd July in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu  for all Disney+ Hotstar users for free ~

~ The exciting cooking contest will be available in 4 languages for subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar Premium, and in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu for Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscribers ~ 

Mumbai, 2nd July  2021: Mouthwatering dishes, awe-inspiring cooking skills, and exciting challenges to get your heart racing – The most loved cooking reality show MasterChef Australia, on Disney+ Hotstar Premium has struck a chord with all culinary enthusiasts. With an exciting new season that has left an indelible mark on the nation, this exciting cooking contest has inspired budding home chefs from around the world. Having seen a successful run so far, with some incredible delights on the show, the season is now all set to exclusively release for subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, for the very first time.  Three esteemed judges from the culinary world - Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen, are back in the famous MasterChef Kitchen, testing 24 aspiring home cooks with various unique challenges for the greatest culinary title in the world, a coveted trophy, and $250,000 in prize money.

Featuring Delhi-born Depinder who adds an Indian flavor to each of her dishes, to Justin who wins the judges’ hearts with some mouth watering delicacies  –  fans can watch the aspiring culinary superstars cooking up a storm with dishes ranging from home-style favourite foods, traditional cuisines, and scrumptious modern plates. To add some inspiration to your daily cooking adventures, the latest season also features the biggest names in the food industry, including Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, Heston Blumenthal, Massimo Bottura, among others who mentor the contestants through the season! If you seek a chance to pick up on your kitchen skills, MasterChef Australia’s nerve wracking competition will kick in the culinary bug in you with every winning masterpiece. So gear up for the fiery adventure, as you can now watch the world’s favorite cooking reality show, while the contestants set the kitchen ablaze with their culinary skills only on MasterChef Australia Season 13 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Disney+ Hotstar VIP and in all four languages on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. The first episode will be available for free in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on 2nd July only on Disney+ Hotstar.

Disney+ Hotstar spokesperson said, “MasterChef Australia is more than just a cooking reality show, and has been hugely popular among the Indian audiences. By localising MasterChef Australia and releasing it in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Disney+ Hotstar VIP, we aim to reach a wider audience who can enjoy the iconic cooking show in a language of their choice. With food and reality drama, MasterChef Australia Season 13 has elements that make it universally appealing. Expanding its accessibility is part of our endeavour to bring the top international titles to Indian audiences.”

Speaking about the announcement, judge and food critic Melissa Leong, who is the first female, and Asian-Australia judge in the history of the show, said, “India is rich with ancient flavours and regionally specific cuisines and there is a love for food that runs deep. MasterChef Australia Season 13 features a proud diversity of contestants and cuisines, including dishes inspired by Indian culture, flavours and soul. Each new season of this show has seen a rise in the talent of home cooks touting impressive skills, making for a very exciting contest. And this season has been no different. I have received so much love from India, and would love to explore the country one day - we are thinking of everyone during the hardships the pandemic has brought. I am thrilled that MasterChef Australia is airing all over the world so we can continue to share and celebrate the thing that connects all humanity - food."

Contestant Depinder Chhibber, who was born in Delhi and moved to Australia when she was 11, has  impressed the judges with her cooking inspired by Indian and South East Asian flavours. Speaking about the announcement, Depinder Chhibber said, “Food has been a very special and personal part of my life since a very young age, as I learnt how to cook from my parents who gave me their passion for different cuisines. Being in the MasterChef Kitchen was a dream come true for me. I couldn’t be happier that MasterChef Australia Season 13 will be more accessible to millions in India through Disney+ Hotstar VIP. I hope to continue to cook a lot more dishes inspired by Indian flavours and am thrilled that viewers will be able to see their food being celebrated on a global stage.”

Disney+ Hotstar Premium has a large selection of English titles including Disney+ Originals, latest American shows, blockbuster Hollywood movies and award-winning content from top International studios like HBO, FOX, Showtime and more! Disney+ Hotstar VIP offers an unmatched entertainment experience to users with the world’s best stories and LIVE sporting action coming together on one platform. With an annual subscription of Disney+ Hotstar VIP, viewers can enjoy mega blockbuster films that will directly release on the platform like the upcoming Bhuj: The Pride of India along with existing movies Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi AkeleShaadisthan, The Big Bull, Laxmii, Lootcase and more, the best of global movies and shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu including Super Hero (The Falcon and The Winter SoldierAvengers: Endgame), latest animated films (Frozen 2, Soul), kids favourite characters (Mickey Mouse, Doraemon), exclusive Hotstar Specials shows in seven languages like the hugely popular November StoryGrahan, Out of Love (S1 & S2), Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, 1962: The War In the Hills, Special OpsAarya, The Legend of Hanuman, OK ComputerLIVE sporting action and much more!

Catch the Hindi Trailer here - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ0QPwyqh9-/?utm_medium=copy_link

Catch the Tamil Trailer here - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ0Qf42KYqd/?utm_medium=copy_link

Catch the Telugu Trailer here - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ0QxrDqsJX/?utm_medium=copy_link

From 2nd July, MasterChef Australia Season 13 releases in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu for subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar VIP and in 4 languages on Disney+ Hotstar Premium!

About Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar is one of India’s leading premium streaming platforms that has changed the way Indians watch their entertainment - from their favourite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas. With the widest range of content in India, Disney+ Hotstar offers more than 100,000 hours of TV Shows and Movies in 8 languages, regional and national News, and coverage of every major global sporting event, including the IPL. Disney+ Hotstar Premium has a large selection of Disney+ Originals, latest American shows, blockbuster Hollywood movies and award-winning content from International studios; whereas with Disney+ Hotstar VIP, users get access to Disney content in local languages, exclusive new content from the Hotstar Specials label, access to STAR network serials before television, and the latest and best of live sporting action. In its earlier avatar, the Hotstar mobile app has notched 400 Mn+ downloads, making it one of the most in-demand apps in India and also secured top spots on the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store. The app’s success reflects its highly evolved video streaming technology as well as the quality of experience across devices and platforms.

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