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Short drama

Masterchef (2014): Cast

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Masterchef is a 2014 short drama directed by Ritesh Batra, starring Nimrat Kaur as Mother, Akil Shakil Shaikh and Omkar Santosh Amte. It runs 8 minutes.

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Masterchef (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Ritesh Batra
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Masterchef About?

The premise of Masterchef without spoilers.

An eleven-year-old boot polish boy named Akhil earns a living on the streets of Mumbai. While working at a new location, he meets two other boys who tell him about a celebrity client – a popular Masterchef. This encounter sparks an introspective journey for Akhil, prompting him to confront his past, explore his aspirations, and overcome self-doubt. He ultimately seeks to find strength and purpose to nurture his dreams.

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Cast & crew

Masterchef Cast & Characters

Nimrat Kaur leads the cast as Mother, with Akil Shakil Shaikh as Akil and Omkar Santosh Amte as Om. Directed by Ritesh Batra.

From the director

More from Ritesh Batra

More films directed by Ritesh Batra, best-rated first: The Lunchbox, The Sense of an Ending, Photograph and Our Souls at Night.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Masterchef FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Masterchef, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Masterchef?

Masterchef runs 8 minutes.

When was Masterchef released?

Masterchef was released on January 21, 2014.

Who directed Masterchef?

Masterchef was directed by Ritesh Batra.

More films by Ritesh Batra

Who is in the cast of Masterchef?

Masterchef stars Nimrat Kaur as Mother, Akil Shakil Shaikh as Akil and Omkar Santosh Amte as Om.

Does Masterchef have a post-credit scene?

No. Masterchef has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Masterchef in?

The original language of Masterchef is Hindi.

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