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Vikas Khanna was born on 14 November, 1971 in Amritsar, Punjab, India, is an Indian chef. Discover Vikas Khanna's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
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52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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14 November 1971 |
| Birthday |
14 November |
| Birthplace |
Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Nationality |
India
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He is a member of famous chef with the age 52 years old group.
Vikas Khanna Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Vikas Khanna height is 1.84 m .
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1.84 m |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Vikas Khanna Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vikas Khanna worth at the age of 52 years old? Vikas Khanna’s income source is mostly from being a successful chef. He is from India. We have estimated Vikas Khanna's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
chef |
Vikas Khanna Social Network
Timeline
His documentary Kitchens of Gratitude was featured at Marche du Film at the 69th Cannes Film Festival.
His directorial debut The Last Color is a film about the daily struggles for survival on the streets of the ancient city of Banaras, India.
Vikas Khanna (born 14 November 1971) is an Indian chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker and humanitarian.
He is one of the judges of MasterChef India since its beginning.
He is based in New York City.
Khanna was born in Amritsar, India in a Punjabi family.
He did his schooling at St. Francis School, Amritsar.
He was born with a leg deformity (club foot) and wasn't able to run until he was 13 years old.
The teaser of the film was released at the 71st Cannes Film Festival.
Khanna launched the foundation "South Asian Kid's Infinite Vision" (SAKIV) to focus on worldwide issues that demand urgent action such as Tsunami Relief, Hurricanes of the Gulf Coast, Haiti.
In collaboration with charitable institutions, such as Save the Children, the foundation has hosted many events worldwide - from The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt to the Taj Mahal in India.
He graduated Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 1991 where he studied hotel management.
He then studied at Culinary Institute of America and New York University.
Vikas Khanna also received an honorary doctorate at GD Goenka University.
While in India, Khanna worked for the Taj Hotels, Oberoi group, Welcome group, and Leela Group of Hotels.
Khanna had worked at Salaam Bombay and The Café at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York before he joined Junoon, an upscale Indian restaurant in Flatiron district of Manhattan.
"Cooking for Life" founded by Khanna in 2001 in New York along with the world's top chefs supports several social causes.
Vision of Palate is his award-winning workshop developed to educate people with visual disabilities about the sense of taste, flavor and aromas.
Junoon received a favorable review from Sam Sifton in The New York Times in its inaugural year and was awarded a Michelin star by the Michelin Guide for six consecutive years since 2011.
From 2011, Khanna hosted seven seasons of MasterChef India (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) a series based on the original British version.
He has been hosting all the seasons of the show since then.
Khanna was invited as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia in Season 6.
He has hosted four seasons of the show Twist of Taste on Fox Life.
Khanna was featured as a Consultant chef to help a failing Indian restaurant named Purnima on the Gordon Ramsay TV series Kitchen Nightmares.
Khanna appeared as a judge and an Indian-cuisine specialist on the two-part season finale of Hell's Kitchen.
He has appeared on Throwdown! with Bobby Flay as a judge and as a guest chef on The Martha Stewart Show.
Khanna has produced a documentary series named Holy Kitchens, which explores the bond between faith and food.
On 14 May 2012, Khanna cooked for a fundraiser hosted for President Obama at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City
Khanna is the goodwill ambassador for Smile Foundation and supports the cause of malnutrition in India.
He has pledged to raise 1 million US dollars for the same.
In 2018 Vikas Khanna built the first Culinary museum of India at his alma mater Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel
In 2019, he opened a restaurant called Kinara in Dubai.
In 2020, he opened a restaurant called Ellora in Dubai.
In April 2020, during the COVID-19 global pandemic, he started a "Feed India" initiative which is backed by Pepsi, India Gate, Quaker Oats, Hyatt Regency and Global Funds for Widows and delivers food and supplies to those in need in India.
1. Ayurveda - The Science of Food and Life
2. Mango Mia - Celebrating the tropical world of Mangoes
3. The Cuisine of Gandhi - Based on the beliefs of the Legend
4. The Spice Story of India
5. New York Chefs Cooking for Life
