Chef's Diary (English)

Though not so prestigious an option, yet pursuing what they love with immense faith, they brought glamour to the profession. A look at Sanjeev Kapoor, Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna and selected Indian chefs who attained international fame because of their qualities. Freewheeling chats that bring forth their struggles and inspiring tales!

The interviews of these chefs aptly brought out the celebrity chefs’ life journey. Famous chefs in the country who have reached celebrity status seem to share one thing in common. The time when all of them opted for the career of chef, no one imagined being chef could be a good career choice. Most of them faced opposition at home. It was the sheer love for the field that made them stand strong amidst opposition from their near and dear ones.

About the Author :

Pooja Samant’s journalistic career spans almost four decades. During which, she has treaded both print and electronic media, with her writing spread across three languages – Marathi, Hindi and English.
Pooja’s journalistic journey, which began in 1982, is varied. Her experience in writing spans dailies, weeklies, monthlies, Akashwani or radio, Doordarshan, various television channels, translation, presentation and interviews.
She has penned for leading Marathi magazines such as Tanishka, Chitralekha, Saptahik Sakal, Yuva Sakal, Shri and Lokprabha and dailies like Mumbai Sakal, Loksatta and Maharashtra Times.