Sanjeev Kapoor is a pioneer chef in the Indian food industry who took the world by storm with his charismatic persona & unmatchable cooking skill. He is a multifaceted man who spread his wings from the small kitchen to the global culinary industry by opening his dream restaurant chain, “The Yellow Chilli”. Sanjeev Kapoor became a household name by appearing on a cooking show called ‘Khana Khazana’ in 1993; there has been no looking back for him. Over the years, through his dedication & commitment to his work, he has created a legacy that inspired many culinary enthusiasts across the world and opened many doors to build a successful career in the food industry.
Sanjeev Kapoor considers himself a perfectionist & he believes that’s the reason behind his path-breaking success, he mentioned in an interview.
India’s most celebrated chef Sanjeev Kapoor was born in Ambala, Haryana, on April 10, 1964. Due to his father’s banking profession, he had the opportunity to live & study in different parts of India. In an interview, he said joining the culinary industry was never an option for this talented chef, successful entrepreneur & famous TV personality. His goal was to become a doctor or an engineer, but destiny had some other plans. Later on, he got himself admitted on a hotel management course & completed his diploma from there. In 1992, he became the youngest executive chef of Centaur Hotel in Mumbai.
Through his many successful ventures like recipe book publishing, launching culinary TV shows or having stakes in the cookware business, Sanjeev Kapoor has shown us how to take passion to the next level & make a business empire out of it. In 2016, Forbes featured Sanjeev Kapoor in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list for his outstanding achievement as a chef & entrepreneur. He founded FoodFood, which is a 24 hours Food TV channel featuring cooking & lifestyle shows. Over the last two decades, this chef extraordinaire has published 100’s of cooking books in multiple languages, which added a great fortune to his net worth.
The list of awards & accolades Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has received for representing Indian Cuisine is pretty long considering his legacy. Still, ‘Cherry’ is on the top of this list is his “Padmashree Award” in 2017. His famous restaurant ‘Khana Khazana’ is spreading its magical taste not only in India but in the capital city of Bangladesh. Empowering women through the art of cooking has always been the driving force behind Sanjeev Kapoor’s Work. In an interview, he said, “There are a few women who get into this profession, but they don’t stay long enough.” He paved the path for many Indian housewives/ homemakers to come out of their cocoon & build a career in the world of food.
Despite being the most famous culinary personality in India, Sanjeev Kapoor chose to stay humble & grounded away from controversies. He enjoys spending quality time with his family & values bonding with his beloved wife & children. Throughout his career, his better half & also his business partner Alyona Kapoor has played a pivotal role & stood by his side in thick & thin.
A master chef, a visionary and a loving family man Sanjeev Kapoor won many hearts by his magical cooking shows & recipes over the last two decades. Many families from across the globe bonded over food made by following Mr. Kapoor’s recipes. We can say it now undoubtedly that Sanjeev Kapoor is a name of star figure in cooking industry.
