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Who is Vikas Khanna: Biography, Net worth, Early Life, Career, Family Details

Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna is one of the biggest celebrity chefs in the world. Here's everything that you want to know about Chef Vikas Khanna's family, career, accomplishments, education, etc.

Last updated: 2023/04/01 at 12:16 PM
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Masterchef India season 7 has finally ended, and Nayanjyoti Saikia of Assam became the winner of season 7. The past six seasons of the show have been immensely popular, and this show has given a platform to people who love cooking and want to showcase their skills.

Masterchef India is the Hindi adaptation of Master Chef Australia. The show is produced by Endemol Shine, and the first season of Master Chef India premiered on October 16, 2010 on Star Plus. The first season of the show was judged by Akshay Kumar, Kunal Kapoor, and Ajay Chopra.

The Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna is one of the biggest celebrity chefs in the world. The best thing about Vikas Khanna is his passion for food and how he promotes Indian culture. So here’s everything that you need to know about Chef Vikas Khanna.

Who is Vikas Khanna?

Vikas Khanna with mother (right), later sister Radha Khanna (left)
Vikas Khanna with mother (right), sister late. Radha Khanna (left)

Chef Vikas Khanna is a Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Vikas Khanna was born on November 14, 1971, in Amritsar, Punjab, to Davinder and Bindu Khanna. Vikas was born with a leg deformity, and he was not able to run until the age of 13.

According to Vikas Khanna, his inspiration for becoming a chef was his biji (grandmother).

Vikas Khanna: Family

Chef Vikas Khanna’s father, Davinder Khanna, is no more, but his mother, Bindu Khanna, stood beside him. He also has an elder brother, Nishant Khanna, and a sister, Radhika Khanna, who is no more. Vikas Khanna’s sister lost her battle with life and died of organ failure in 2022.

Currently, Chef Vikas Khanna is not married nor does he have any kids. But he has a cute fur baby named “Plum.”

vikas khanna sister radha
Vikas Khanna with sister Radha who died at 48 due to illness

Vikas Khanna: Early Life & Educational Qualification

Chef Khanna did his schooling at St. Francis School, Amritsar. He graduated from the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, a constituent of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, in 1991.

Vikas also received an honorary doctorate at GD Goenka University as a recognition for his outstanding work in culinary arts, philanthropy, altruism, humanitarianism, and his global reach as a chef. He also studied at the Culinary Institute of America and New York University.

Vikas Khanna: Career

Vikas was inclined towards cooking, and he started developing recipes at a young age. At the age of 17, he started Lawrence Gardens Banquets to host weddings and family functions. Before moving to America, I worked for the Taj Hotels, Oberoi Group, Welcome Group, and Leela Group of Hotels.

Before joining Junoon (an upscale Indian restaurant) in New York, Khanna worked for Salaam Bombay and The Café at the Rubin Museum of Art. Khanna has worked with many well-known chefs, such as Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Garima Arora with MasterChef judges or colleagues Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar
Vikas Khanan with MasterChef India judges or colleagues Garima Arora and Ranveer Brar

Vikas Khanna: Net worth

Chef Khanna owns several restaurants and has invested in various startups, and considering the sources, his net worth could be anywhere between INR 80 and 120 crores.

Vikas Khanna : Television Show & Books

Apart from being a successful chef, Vikas has also been a part of a variety of television shows, including Master Chef India, Twist of Taste on Fox Life, Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Martha Stewart Show.

So far, Vikas Khanna has published 39 books, and most of them are bestsellers. A few of the best books by Chef Vikas Khanna are Sacred Foods of India, Barefoot Empress, My First Kitchen, Mango Mia: Celebrating the Tropical World of Mangoes, and several others.

Vikas Khanna: Awards & Recognitions

In his career, Chef Vikas Khanna has been awarded various prestigious awards, including the James Beard Foundation Awards, the Top 10 Chefs in the World by Deutsche Welle News, the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctorate in Literature, the Rising Star Chef Award, the GQ India Man of the Year 2012, and the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine in November 2011.

Vikas Khanna: Films

Khanna is not only a chef or an author; he is also a director and a producer. He has produced a documentary series named Holy Kitchens and Kitchens of Gratitude.

Chef Vikas made his directorial debut with The Last Colour, a film about the daily struggles for survival on the streets of the ancient city of Banaras, India.

FAQs related to Chef Vikas Khanna

Q. Where was Vikas Khanna born?

Ans. Chef Vikas Khanna was born in Amritsar, Punjab.

Q. What is Chef Vikas Khanna’s age?

Ans. Chef Vikas Khanna is 51 years old.

Q. What is Chef Vikas Khanna’s net worth?

Ans. The net worth of Chef Vikas Khanna ranges between 80 and 120 crores.

Q. Who was Chef Vikas Khanna’s sister?

Ans. Author Radhika Khanna was chef Vikas Khanna’s sister.

Q. What is the name of Vikas Khanna’s Restaurant in Dubai?

Ans. Kinara is the name of Vikas Khanna’s restaurant in Dubai.

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