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 very famous Indian chef, TV host, and businessman. He started his journey in the hotel and restaurant world in 1984. This was after he finished his studies in hotel management at the Institute of Hotel Management in New Delhi. He is well-known for creating a special dish called Shaam Savera.
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A Chef's Journey
Early Career Steps
Sanjeev Kapoor worked in many different hotels. He gained experience in places like Varanasi in India and even in New Zealand. By 1992, he became the youngest Executive Chef at the Centaur Hotel in Mumbai. This was a big step in his career!
Awards and Recognition
Sanjeev Kapoor has received many important awards. He was named the Best Executive Chef of India by H & FS. He also won the Mercury Gold Award in Geneva, Switzerland. This award was given by the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations. He is also a key member of the International Culinary Panel for Singapore Airlines. This shows how respected he is around the world.
Life Outside the Kitchen
Family and Business
Sanjeev Kapoor is married to Alyona Kapoor. She is also involved in his business, Turmeric Vision Pvt. Ltd. (TVPL). They work together to manage his many ventures.
Books by Sanjeev Kapoor
Sanjeev Kapoor has written many cookbooks. These books help people learn how to cook delicious Indian food. Some of his popular books include:
- 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
Major Achievements and Awards
Top Honors and Records
Sanjeev Kapoor has earned many special awards and achievements:
- Padma Shri (2017): This is the fourth highest honor given to civilians in India.
- Guinness World Record (2017): He set a world record by cooking 918 kilograms of khichdi live. This happened at the World Food India event in New Delhi.
- Harvard Case Study: A study about Sanjeev Kapoor's success was published by the Harvard Association. This shows how important his work is.
Television and Popularity Awards
He has also won several awards for his TV shows:
- ITA Award (2015): He won this for being a Popular Chef & Entrepreneur for his show Zaika-E-Hind.
- ITA Award (2010, 2004, 2002): He won these awards for his show Khana Khazana, which was named Best Cookery Show.
- National Award of 'Best Chef of India: The Government of India gave him this award. It recognized his popularity and his great contributions to Indian cuisine.
Rankings and Influence
Sanjeev Kapoor is also recognized for his influence:
- He was ranked 31st in Reader's Digest's list of '100 of India's most trusted persons'.
- He was also 73rd in Forbes' list of 'top 100 Indian celebrities of 2019'.
- He was a judge on Master Chef India for Season 3 and Season 4.
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