MasterChef India Judge Vikas Khanna Raises Concern Over Mumbai Airport's Dirty Carpet, CSMIA Responds

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, best known for judging MasterChef India, recently took to his social media handle to express his concern over the condition of the carpet at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

International Airport. While he appreciated the airport’s overall efficiency, he called the carpet “unnecessary and unacceptable,” saying it has become too dirty to clean properly. Highlighting health risks, he urged authorities to remove it. He said that it could cause serious breathing problems, especially for people with asthma or bronchitis. After his message prompted discussions about urgent action, CSMIA's official handle reacted to the post.Vikas Khanna Raises Concern Over Mumbai Airport's Dirty CarpetSharing a photo, Vikas wrote, "Though I love & respect the efficiency of Mumbai airport a lot. But having this carpet is absolutely unnecessary & unacceptable. It is beyond cleaning now."He added, "On behalf of every asthmatic & people with bronchitis issues I request the authorities to please look into removing this at the airports. It can lead to serious breathing issues and also fatal."

CSMIA RespondsIn their response, CSMIA's official Instagram handle wrote in the comments, "Dear Mr Khanna, thank you for your kind words regarding the efficiency of the airport. We are truly humbled by your appreciation. At the same time, we have taken careful note of your concern regarding the condition of the carpet.""Please be assured that this has been shared with the relevant teams, and appropriate corrective measures, including thorough cleaning and necessary action, will be undertaken on priority, keeping passenger health and comfort in mind," added the team.Vikas Khanna To Return To TVVikas Khanna, who splits his time between New York and India, has returned to Mumbai for the newest season of MasterChef India Season 9. It is set to premiere on January 5, 2026, on Sony TV and SonyLIV.The team for the season is "Pride of India." Khanna will be joined by chefs Kunal Kapur and Ranveer Brar. The trio will celebrate Indian cuisine and culture with a "Desh Front Foot Par Chal Raha Hai" tagline.