Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Winning the cooking show MasterChef India in 2010 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi |
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| College/University | Lucknow University |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 25/04/1995 |
Family
| Spouse | Charu Samarth | ||||
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Career
| Debut | MasterChef India Season 1 on Star Plus (2010) |
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Favourites
| Food | Khichdi | ||||
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| Film |
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| Song | Firework by Katy Perry | ||||
| Holiday destination | New York | ||||
| Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Pankaj Bhadouria emerged as the winner of the Indian cooking competition MasterChef India on StarPlus in 2010. | |
| To pursue her culinary dreams, Pankaj made the decision to resign from her teaching profession and enroll in MasterChef India. | |
| In addition to her MasterChef victory, she has gained fame as a TV show host and author of various popular cookbooks. | |
| Setting up her own culinary academy in Lucknow in 2012 marked another significant milestone in Pankaj's career. | |
| Known for her innovation, Pankaj introduced New Delhi's largest sandwich creation in 2012. | |
| Dedicated to giving back, she contributes to society by mentoring children in skill development programs. | |
| Pankaj is the proud owner of two well-loved cafes in Lucknow: Tramp Tree Cafe and Cafe by Default. |




