India, Pakistan Chefs to Compete in 'Foodistan' From Jan. 26

Sixteen professional chefs — eight each from India and Pakistan — will battle it out for culinary supremacy on a new food reality show "Foodistan."

The highly talented chefs will represent their country's rich and exquisite cuisine, and will be seen competing with each other in the 26-part series, going on air on NDTV Good Times from Jan. 26, 2012. Hosted by actors Ira Dubey and Aly Khan, the show will be aired from Monday to Wednesday at 9.30 pm.

They will have to cook up new dishes within a stipulated time, after which the preparations will be judged by food critic Vir Sanghvi, actress and food enthusiast Sonya Jehan, and Merrilees Parker, popular British celebrity chef and presenter.