Reena Pushkarna Age, Wiki and Bio

Reena Pushkarna

Quick Info

ProfessionCelebrity Chef
NationalityIsraeli
Date of Birth10/02/1958
Age68 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

Bio/Wiki

NicknameCurry Queen of Israel
Known For
  • Preparing meals for world leaders
  • Curating special vegetarian menu for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visits to Israel (2026)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Ash Brown

Personal Life

HometownHerzliya, Israel
Zodiac SignAquarius
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1975

Family

FatherCol. Arjun Singh
MotherMatilda
Siblings
BrotherAnil
Sisters
  • Rita
  • Anita
SpouseVinod Pushkarna
Children
SonKunal Pushkaran
DaughterSarina Pushkaran

Career

OverviewReena Pushkarna, a prominent chef and restaurateur, has played a significant role in introducing Indian cuisine to Israel. Her journey began with her formal establishment of restaurants that catered to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, highlighting the rich culinary traditions of India.
Achievements
  • Opened Ichikadana, the first South Indian restaurant in Israel in 1983, which faced initial challenges but laid the groundwork for her subsequent ventures.
  • Established Tandoori restaurant in 1984, which quickly gained popularity and expanded to multiple locations.
  • Pioneered fine dining Indian cuisine in Israel, educating locals about Indian culture through food and hospitality.
  • Grew her restaurant empire to include several establishments across Singapore, Israel, and Macau.
  • Founded PRESCO Food Industries in 2003, introducing Indian kosher ready-to-eat meals to the Israeli market, working with well-known brands and institutions.
  • Recognized in 2023 with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for her contributions to Indian culture abroad.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chefreenapushkarna/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/reena.pushkarna.7/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Reena Pushkarna was born into a military family in New Delhi, experiencing a pampered childhood.
She got married at 16 to a merchant navy officer and became a mother shortly after.
Spent nearly a decade traveling with her husband on the seas, enhancing her culinary skills by learning from international chefs.
Overcame early setbacks in her restaurant ventures to become a prominent figure in the culinary scene of Israel.
Was one of the first to introduce advanced Indian culinary techniques and fine dining concepts to the Israeli public.

Related Persons

kelli ferrell
Kelli Ferrell
shipra khanna
Shipra Khanna
ranveer brar
Ranveer Brar