Defying Traditions: How Sanjeev Kapoor Redefined Being a Chef!

Want to know how a chef’s uniform stirred up a national conversation? In this episode of TiE Talks I dive into the flavorful life of Sanjeev Kapoor, a culinary maestro who’s not just spicing up dishes but also shaping destinies with his visionary approach. From his bold stance at the Padma Shri awards to revolutionizing Indian cuisine on global platforms, Sanjeev shares how he carved out a niche that resonates with food lovers worldwide. Tune in as we explore the essence of food through the eyes of a chef who dreams big and cooks even bigger! Don’t miss this episode where food meets passion and tradition meets innovation.

Discussion Points: Defying Traditions

• Discover the life that revolves entirely around food.
• Hear how unexpected career choices shaped a culinary empire.
• Why reaching the top scared me into changing my life’s path.
• Unpacking the real difference between a cook and a chef.
• The story behind the show that made culinary history on TV.
• How a single episode can redefine your career overnight.
• The chef’s unexpected stance at his Padma Shri award ceremony.
• Blending flavors and cultures with Singapore Airlines.
• Joining forces with Akshaya Patra to change millions of lives.

Our Guest: Sanjeev Kapoor

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, a Padma Shri Awardee and a humanitarian at heart, is renowned globally as a culinary icon. Every child and adult from the 90s would have watched his path-breaking, longest-running cookery show in Asia, ‘Khana Khazana’. With his constant smile while cooking and his famous dialogue ‘Namak Swad Anusar’, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor soon became everyone’s favourite chef and household name. Coming from a family of foodies, the Master Chef is a gastronome himself who enjoys Indian cuisine the most, especially when cooked at home with oodles of love.