Sanjeev Kapoor
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 Sanjeev Kapoor at FoodFood Channel Launch |
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| Cooking style | Indian cuisine |
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| Education | Diploma in Hotel Management |
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Sanjeev Kapoor is an Indian chef and entrepreneur. Kapoor stars in the TV show Khana Khazana, which is the longest running show of its kind in Asia; it broadcasts in 120 countries and in 2010 had more than 500 million viewers.[1] He launched his "FoodFood channel", in January 2011.
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[edit] Early life and education
He was born in Haryana and spent most of his childhood in Delhi.Sanjeev started in the hospitality industry in 1984 with a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Pusa, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition.
[edit] Career
He started his career in the India Tourism Development Corporation under their kitchen management scheme. After working in many hotels, he became the Executive Chef of the Centaur Hotel in Mumbai. He is also the recipient of the Best Executive Chef of India Award by H & FS and the Mercury Gold Award at Geneva, Switzerland by IFCA. Singapore Airlines recruited him as one of the members of its "International Culinary Panel".He is the most celebrated face of Indian Cuisine.He is not only a Chef but also a host, an author of cookbooks and a restaurant consultant. [2]
In 2010 Kapoor launched Sanjeev Kapoor's Khazana which is his line of ready-to-cook meals.[1] He also lends his name to many restaurants all over India.[3][4] He has also released numerous books and CD-ROMs instructing people how to make his recipes. [5][1][3] In January 2011, he launched FoodFood channel, a High Definition TV channel dedicated to food.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Monica Bhide (February 24, 2010). "India's chef to millions". The Washington Post.
- ^ http://www.indianfoodsguide.com/famous-indian-chefs/famous-indian-chefs/sanjeev-kapoor.html
- ^ a b Vir Sanghvi (November 3, 2007). "Causing A Stir". Hindustan Times.
- ^ Veenu Singh (April 12, 2008). "Stir crazy". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "BOOKS- A very appetizing khazana". BUSINESS INDIA. February 22, 1999.
[edit] External links
- Sanjeev Kapoor Cookery Books
- SanjeevKapoor.com
- Interview with Sanjeev Kapoor for Zee Television
- Khana has khazana of prospects - interview in The Tribune online edition, June 15, 2005
