'MasterChef India Season 9': Physically challenged contestant Ratna Tamang leaves judges stunned; They call him 'real hero'

The moment Ratna Tamang entered the MasterChef kitchen, the judges were left stunned. Ratna wasn’t like any of the other contestants who had ever been on the show. The episode was emotional, both for the judges and the viewers. Physically challenged Ratna Tamang hails from Nepal. He lost both of his hands to an accident in 2015. When Ratna entered the MasterChef kitchen, his steps carried his dreams, determination, and a very emotional yet inspiring story. Judges Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna, and Kunal Kapoor were left awestruck when they saw Ratna Tamang prepare his dish with skills and precision that exceeded expectations. Ratna kept his calm throughout cooking the dish while using his adaptive tools. When Ratna presented his dish, judge Ranveer Brar proudly said, “You (Ratna) proved that taste is not just in the hands; it is in the dreams.” Chef Vikas Khanna called him a 'real hero'. Ratna shared how a tragic electric shock incident cost him both his hands in 2015. What followed was multiple surgeries that could only save portions of his arms. When Chef Brar asked him why he chose cooking only, Ratna answered, “After the accident i had three choices: suicide, begging, or moving forward with dignity and passion.” Ratna decided to choose his dreams. Ratna says he earns a living for his family through his cooking videos on social media. He adds, “Bohot log mera kaam pasand karta hai (a lot of people like my work).”The audition round of the famous cooking reality show brings such tales from different households, nooks, and corners of India that touch both heart and soul.