Sanjeev Kapoor facts for kids
Kapoor in 2016
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| Born | 10 April 1964 Ambala, Haryana, India |
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| Cooking style | Indian cuisine |
| Education | Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi |
| Spouse | Alyona Kapoor |
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Television show(s)
Signature, Khazana, The Yellow Chilli, Pin yin Café, Gold Leaf Banquets, Sura Vie
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Award(s) won
Padma Shri (2017)
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Sanjeev Kapoor, born on April 10, 1964, is a famous Indian chef. He is also a television host and a business owner. He started his career in hotels and restaurants in 1984 after studying hotel management in New Delhi.
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Becoming a Top Chef
Sanjeev Kapoor worked in many hotels, even in places like Varanasi and New Zealand. In 1992, he became the youngest Executive Chef at the Centaur Hotel in Mumbai. This was a big achievement for him.
He has won important awards like the Best Executive Chef of India Award. He also received the Mercury Gold Award in Geneva, Switzerland. Sanjeev Kapoor is also part of the International Culinary Panel for Singapore Airlines.
Family Life
Sanjeev Kapoor is married to Alyona Kapoor. She also works with him in their business, Turmeric Vision Pvt. Ltd. (TVPL).
Books by Sanjeev Kapoor
Sanjeev Kapoor has written many cookbooks. Here are some of them:
- The Yellow Chilli Cookbook
- Mastering the Art of Indian Cooking
- How to Cook Indian
- Royal Indian Recipes
- Khana Khazana: Celebration of Indian Cookery
- No Oil Vegetarian Recipes
Amazing Awards and Achievements
Sanjeev Kapoor has received many honors for his work:
- Padma Shri (2017): This is the fourth highest award given to civilians in India.
- Guinness World Record (2017): He cooked 918 kilograms of khichdi live at an event in New Delhi. This set a new world record!
- Harvard Case Study: A study about Sanjeev Kapoor's business success was published by the Harvard Association.
- ITA Award (2015): He won this award for being a popular chef and business owner.
- ITA Award (2010, 2004, 2002): He won these awards for his TV show, Khana Khazana, which was named the Best Cookery Show.
- National Award of 'Best Chef of India: The Government of India gave him this award because he is so popular and has done so much for Indian food.
- Top Lists: He was listed among India's most trusted people by Reader's Digest. Forbes also included him in their list of top Indian celebrities.
- MasterChef India Judge: He was a judge on MasterChef India for Season 3 and 4.
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