Ranveer Brar facts for kids
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Ranveer Singh Brar
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| Born | 8 February 1978 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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| Education | Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow |
| Occupation | Chef, television host |
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Ranveer Singh Brar (born 8 February 1978) is a famous Indian chef, TV host, and author. He is well known for being a judge on the popular cooking show MasterChef India. He has also hosted many other food shows and acted in movies and web series. Ranveer Brar started his cooking journey after finishing school in Lucknow and has been a chef for almost 30 years.
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Early Life and Food Journey
Ranveer Brar was born in Lucknow, India, on February 8, 1978. His family is Jat Sikh. When he was young, he loved watching the local Kebab sellers in Lucknow. This made him want to learn more about food. He went to HAL school in Lucknow.
His passion for cooking grew so much that he became an apprentice to a kebab seller named Munir Ustad. Even though his family was not sure at first, they later supported him. He then joined the Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow, to learn cooking in a more formal way.
Chef Career and Restaurants
Ranveer Brar began his professional cooking career with the Taj Group of Hotels. He worked at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Delhi.
Opening Restaurants
In 2001, he moved to Goa and opened three restaurants at the Fort Aguada Beach Resort:
- Morisco: A seafood restaurant.
- il Camino: An Italian restaurant.
- Fishtail: A small outdoor barbecue spot.
After his success in Goa, he returned to Delhi in 2003. He became the executive chef at the new Radisson Blu Hotel, Noida. At just 25 years old, he was the youngest executive chef in India at that time.
International Experience
Later, Ranveer Brar went to Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. There, he helped open "Banq," a fancy Franco-Asian restaurant. Banq won many awards, including "Best New Restaurant in the World" from "Wallpaper" magazine.
He also worked as a Corporate Chef for the One World Hospitality Group in Boston. Eventually, he came back to India and joined Novotel, Juhu Beach, in Mumbai as a Senior Executive Chef.
New Food Concepts
Chef Brar is very good at creating new restaurant ideas and menus. He worked with MTV India to launch their chain of restaurants, like FLYP @ MTV. He also created special meal kits with Haute Chef.
In 2016, he opened a dessert shop in Mumbai called English Vinglish. It sold vegetarian Indian desserts, breads, and baked goods with a modern twist. He also opened TAG Gourmart Kitchen, an all-vegetarian restaurant in Mumbai.
Ranveer Brar has also worked with big companies like Royal Caribbean International to create Indian food for cruise ships. He also helped Thomas Cook India design menus for Indian travelers going abroad. In 2023, he opened a new Indian restaurant called Kashkan in Dubai Festival City Mall. It offers dishes from all over India.
Television and Digital Shows
Ranveer Brar is a very popular face on Indian television and digital platforms.
Cooking Shows
He has hosted many cooking shows on channels like Zee Zest (which used to be Zee Khana Khazana and Living Foodz). Some of his popular shows include:
- The Great Indian Rasoi (Seasons 1 & 2)
- Station Master's Tiffin (a travel and food show about Indian Railways)
- Himalayas the Offbeat Adventure (a travel show exploring the Himalayas)
He also hosted Thank God Its Fryday on Zoom TV. In this show, he visited famous eateries and made his own versions of their dishes using an air fryer.
MasterChef India Judge
Ranveer Brar is widely known for being a judge on MasterChef India. He first joined as a judge in Season 4 (2014) and returned for Season 6 (2020), Season 7 (2023), and Season 8. He judges alongside other famous chefs like Vikas Khanna.
Other TV and Digital Work
- Sony BBC Earth: He presented Secrets Behind Food, a series about how food is made and sold.
- Epic TV: He hosted Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha, where he explored old Indian recipes and food history.
- Digital Series: He launched "Ranveer On The Road" on Twitter, showing his food adventures in different countries. He also has a very popular YouTube channel with millions of subscribers, where he shares recipes and cooking tips. His "Maa ki Baat" series, where he shared recipes from homemakers, was very successful.
- Amazon Prime Video: He co-starred in Modern Love: Mumbai, a web series.
- Disney+ Hotstar: He hosted Dum Laga ke India, about famous Biryani spots, and Thums Up Toofani Hunt, a travel food show.
Books and Mobile App
Ranveer Brar has also shared his knowledge through books and a mobile app.
Books
His first book, "Come Into My Kitchen," was released in 2016. It tells the story of his journey from Lucknow to Boston and Mumbai, sharing his cooking adventures. He also wrote "A Traditional Twist," which features both Indian and international recipes.
Mobile App
In 2019, he launched his own mobile app with Hungama Digital Media. The app has all his recipes, with both text and videos, making it easy for people to learn from him.
Awards and Recognition
Ranveer Brar has received many awards and honors for his work in the food world. He is an honorary member of the James Beard Foundation, which is a big deal in the culinary world. He has also been recognized by various food institutions and even the Mayor of Boston.
He has cooked for important events at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President of India's home) and the Prime Minister of India's residence. He has also cooked for many famous people from Hollywood and Bollywood.
Ranveer Brar has worked as a culinary consultant and brand ambassador for many well-known brands like Philips India Kitchen Appliances and Parag Milk Foods. He was named 'Indian of the Year' for Chef and TV Host in 2017 and received the 'Food Entertainer of the Year' award in 2018. In 2021, he was honored for his "Outstanding Contribution to the Food and Beverage Industry."
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