GUWAHATI: Assam's culinary prowess was once again on full display as two talented women, Kabyashree Deka and Avantika Haflongbar, earned their places in the initial rounds of auditions for MasterChef India Season 8. The auditions were held in Guwahati, where both contestants showcased their exceptional cooking skills and secured spots for the next round of auditions scheduled to take place in Kolkata.
Hailing from Guwahati, Kabyashree Deka is a well-known food influencer with a significant fan following of about 155K on her Instagram handle (@foodieforeverandever23). Excitedly sharing the news with her followers, she expressed her gratitude for clearing two rounds of auditions in Guwahati and sought their prayers and support for the upcoming round in Kolkata.
Entrepreneur and food enthusiast, Avantika Haflongbar, who is based in Haflong, also successfully made it through the initial auditions. With over 117K followers on her Instagram account (@roohi_haflongbar), Avantika is widely admired for her culinary expertise and her clothing boutique named Roohi Clothing. Additionally, she is the proud owner of Haflong Cloud Kitchen.
Both Kabyashree and Avantika have shown their passion and dedication for the culinary arts, drawing inspiration from their roots in Assam and creating unique and mouthwatering dishes.
This selection of two talented Assam-based women for MasterChef India Season 8 is particularly noteworthy as it follows the triumph of Nayanjyoti Saikia from Tinsukia, who emerged as the winner of MasterChef India Season 7. In the gripping finale, Nayanjyoti secured the coveted MasterChef India trophy and the prestigious Golden Chef’s Coat, outshining Santa Sarmah from Nagaon, who was the first runner-up.
The culinary achievements of these talented individuals from Assam not only celebrate the rich food culture of the region but also showcase the immense talent and potential that resides within its boundaries. Assam's gastronomic contributions to the culinary world are gaining well-deserved recognition on the national stage, further elevating the state's reputation as a hub of diverse and exceptional culinary experiences.
As Kabyashree and Avantika gear up for the next round of auditions in Kolkata, their followers and admirers eagerly await their performances and are certain to shower them with love, encouragement, and support. The cooking reality show, MasterChef India Season 8, promises to be a platform where the culinary dreams of these two talented Assamese women may blossom, much like the season's victorious homegrown chef before them.
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