Nepali chef Ratna Tamang, a double amputee who lost both hands in a 2015 accident, is a standout contestant on MasterChef India Season 10. Tamang shared his struggle with suicidal thoughts post-accident, choosing resilience by pursuing cooking and documenting his journey on a vlog. Judges, including Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna, were deeply moved by his grit and culinary skills, with Brar stating that flavour comes from dreams, not just hands. Tamang used adaptive hooks to prepare a noodle dish during his audition.