Vikas khanna biography
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Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna overcomes disability, talks about racism and elevating Indian food
NEW DELHI, India — Despite being born with a deformity and the prediction of a very limited life, I forged my own path and followed my dreams. I moved to New York to study culinary arts and landed a job at the prestigious restaurant Junoon. During my time working there, the restaurant earned a Michelin star, which propelled my career forward.
As a child, the doctors predicted a much different future for me. I watched as my mother refused to accept their outlook. She constantly pushed me. During my teenage years, while I isolated from everyone, I found solace in my grandmother&#;s kitchen. I fell in love with cooking and eventually moved to America to start my life and career.
Eventually, I opened my own restaurants, directed feature films, and built a legacy. All the while, I stayed close to my Indian roots. I never expected any of this to happen, especially when the odds were stack
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Vikas Khanna Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
in meters- m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 11”
in Pounds- lbs
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 12 Inches
Cornell University, New York, USA
New York University, New York, USA
Mother- Bindu Khanna
Brother- Nishant Khanna (elder)
Sister- Radhika Khanna (younger) (died on 28 February due to organ failure)
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Vikas Khanna
Vikas Khanna is an Indian chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker and humanitarian. He is one of the judges of Star Plus series MasterChef India. He is based in New York City.
Khanna was born in Amritsar, India, to Davinder and Bindu Khanna. His mother still lives there. He did his schooling at St. Francis School, Amritsar. He was born with a leg deformity (club foot) and wasn't able to run until he was 13 years old. He was inspired by his Biji (grandmother) who loved to cook, and her kitchen became a part of his foundational training.
Khanna began developing recipes at a very young age and opened Lawrence Gardens Banquets to host weddings and family functions when he was He graduated from Welcomgroup graduate school of hotel administration a constituent of Manipal Academy of Higher Education in
Vikas Khanna also received an honorary doctorate at GD Goenka University as a recognition for his outstanding work in culinary art philanthropy, altruism and human