Latest News about Sanjeev Kapoor
09/10/2025
At an industry event in October 2025, Sanjeev Kapoor spoke about how the food sector has become more collaborative and how regional cuisines and home-style food products are gaining momentum. He framed the shift as a sign of a more connected and consumer-focused culinary market.
02/09/2025
Sanjeev Kapoor advocated for culinary tourism in Rajasthan during a business summit in Jaipur. He discussed how food experiences can strengthen tourism and help promote regional culture and local enterprise.
02/07/2025
Sanjeev Kapoor was recognized by the World Food Prize Foundation as one of its Top Agri-Food Pioneers of 2025. The honor highlights his influence on food systems, culinary entrepreneurship, and public outreach in India and beyond.
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Bio/Wiki
| Name Earned | Rachael Ray of India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Alyona Kapoor (entrepreneur) |
| Marriage Date | October 1992 |
| Spouse | Alyona Kapoor (entrepreneur) |
Family
| Wife | Alyona Kapoor (entrepreneur) | ||||
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Career
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| Publications | Author of 150+ cookbooks including: The Yellow Chilli Cookbook, Mastering the Art of Indian Cooking, How to Cook Indian, Royal Indian Recipes, Khana Khazana: Celebration of Indian Cookery, No Oil Vegetarian Recipes | ||
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| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Restaurant | Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Holiday Destination | New Zealand |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sanjeevkapoor/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoor/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/sanjeevkapoorkhazana |
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| Official Website | https://sanjeevkapoor.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Comes from a family of bankers in Ambala. | |
| 2. Excelled academically, consistently ranking in the top 5 in school. | |
| 3. Opted for Sanskrit over Hindi in class 9. | |
| 4. Initially pursued Biology but later decided against becoming a doctor. | |
| 5. Met his wife, Alyona, during a train journey to Varanasi. | |
| 6. Became head chef in Varanasi just two months after starting as a trainee. | |
| 7. Impressed ITDC's general manager, leading to his promotion to head chef while still in training. | |
| 8. Began at ITDC's Hotel Samrat in Delhi, later moving to Mumbai to join Hotel Centaur as an executive chef. | |
| 9. Hosted 'Khana Khazana' from 1992 to 2012, a show broadcast in 120 countries. | |
| 10. Left his job to start his own company when the show became popular. | |
| 11. Released his first book 'Khazana of Indian Recipes' in 1999. | |
| 12. Founded Turmeric Vision Pvt. Ltd. in July 2006. | |
| 13. Co-founded the Indian food and lifestyle channel 'Food Food' in January 2011. | |
| 14. Represented India at the 2012 World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) event in South Korea. | |
| 15. Owns restaurants like Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor and The Yellow Chilli. | |
| 16. Inaugurated the Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Pune, in 2016. | |
| 17. Established the 'Sanjeev Kapoor Academy' in 2020 for cooking courses. | |
| 18. Co-launched the AI platform 'Tinychef' in 2021. | |
| 19. Involved in charity endeavors, supporting autism awareness campaigns. | |
| 20. Indian Ambassador for the UN’s Clean Cookstoves Campaign and Clean Cooking Alliance. | |
| 21. Collaborates with Akshaya Patra Foundation to provide meals for schoolchildren. | |
| 22. Recognized by the Governor of Maharashtra for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 23. First chef in the world to launch his own food television channel. | |
| 24. Recipient of Mercury Gold Award at Geneva, Switzerland by Indian Federation of Culinary Associations. | |
| 25. Recipient of Best Executive Chef of India Award by H & FS. |