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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nita Ambani Visits Chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow Ahead of NMACC India's NYC Debut
Last Updated: Nita Ambani has roped in Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna for NMACC India Weekend in New York. She visited Khanna's Bungalow recently. Ahead of the much-antipated NMACC India Weekend in New York, the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation – Nita Ambani- visited chef Vikas Khanna's restaurant. Located in New York City, Vikas' Bungalow has emerged as one of the most sought after restaurants in the city. The chef took to his social media to share a picture with Nita Ambani and he penned a warm note reflecting on his journey. Taking to his Instagram, chef Vikas Khanna shared a picture where he was seen cooking up an Indian delicacy with Nita Ambani. While he was dressed in his white coat and apron, Nita dressed to impress in a butterfly-printed saree. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) Recalling his journey, Vikas talked about the time when he was training at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra in 1992. He wrote how he overheard a mother scolding her son to take his studies seriously. He wrote, 'I overheard a mother scolding her son: 'If you don't take your studies and summer homework seriously, you'll end up like him.' I still remember how the entire table turned to look at me." In the same note, he mentioned how he continued to remain dedicated to his craft. He added how Nita approached him for the NMACC India Weekend in New York. He continued, 'So when Mrs. Ambani visited Bungalow with her vision for #NMACCIndiaWeekend and said, 'This place represents us—our traditions—and honours our ancestors. It is our responsibility to represent our legacy & inheritance.'…Thank you, Mrs. Ambani, for your love and support – for helping represent India to the world, with beauty, pride, and grace." About NMACC India Weekend The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre will bring a vibrant celebration of Indian culture to New York with a three-day event at Lincoln Centre from September 12 to 14. Curated under the leadership of Nita Ambani, the event will spotlight the richness of India's artistic traditions through a dynamic showcase of art, music, and live performances. Designed to be a global platform, the cultural gathering will provide Indian artists the opportunity to share their work with an international audience.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Celebrity Masterchef's Vikas Khanna opens up about being shamed early in his career; writes ‘It drove me to follow my purpose'
World-renowned chef, filmmaker, and author Vikas Khanna recently opened up about a formative moment early in his culinary career—one that could have broken his spirit, but instead ignited a lifetime of purpose and perseverance. In 1992, while training at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra, Khanna was working the tandoor during the lunch buffet. One afternoon, as he placed fresh rotis on a guest's table, he overheard a mother scolding her son: 'If you don't take your studies and summer homework seriously, you'll end up like him.' The table turned to stare. Khanna simply smiled and walked away. That moment, painful yet pivotal, stayed with him. 'When I returned home to Amritsar, I told my grandmother what had happened,' he recalled. 'She simply said: 'Listen to your heart and choose happiness over money. Choose purpose over business.'' Her words became a guiding light. Rather than letting shame define him, Khanna doubled down on his passion. Over the next four decades, he honored his roots, culinary heritage, and craft with relentless dedication. His journey—from Amritsar's bustling kitchens to Michelin-starred acclaim in New York—became a testament to self-belief and resilience. Today, Vikas Khanna is celebrated globally for his contributions to Indian cuisine and culture. His flagship restaurant Junoon earned a Michelin star for several years, and he has authored over 25 books. His humanitarian efforts during the pandemic, distributing millions of meals through his 'Feed India' initiative, earned widespread praise. Reflecting on a more recent high point, Khanna recalled a conversation with Nita Ambani during her visit to his Bungalow restaurant. 'She said, 'This place represents us—our traditions—and honors our ancestors,'' he shared. 'That reminded me of my grandmother's words and made me realize how far that young boy at the tandoor had come.' From being mocked for his dreams to becoming a culinary icon, Vikas Khanna's journey is a masterclass in choosing purpose, pride, and passion over everything else.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Celeb chef Vikas Khanna still remembers the day he was mocked at a 5-Star hotel: 'Study or you will end up like him'
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Nita Ambani's visit Sometimes, it takes just one moment, one comment, to define the fire one will walk through. For Chef Vikas Khanna , that moment came in the sweltering gardens of a hotel buffet in 1992, where a stranger's insult nearly broke his spirit. Today, that same man runs one of the world's most celebrated Indian restaurants in New York City, Bungalow, recently honoured with the prestigious Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award Back then, a teenage Vikas was just a trainee at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra, working the tandoor under the afternoon sun. While placing fresh rotis on a guest's table, he overheard a mother warn her son: 'If you don't study, you'll end up like him.' It was a moment that could have crushed anyone's self-worth. But when he returned home to Amritsar, his grandmother gave him the clarity he needed: 'Choose happiness over money. Purpose over business.'That single sentence became the guiding light for Khanna's journey. Four decades later, he has not only built a global reputation as a culinary icon but also redefined Indian fine dining in the heart of Manhattan with Bungalow. Opened in March 2024, the restaurant marries innovation with Indian heritage, offering an experience that feels rooted, warm, and deeply respectful of restaurant has hosted a host of A-list guests including Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Mukesh Ambani. But a particularly emotional milestone came when Nita Ambani visited during the NMACC India Weekend. Moved by the space and its soul, she said, 'This place represents us, our traditions, and honors our ancestors. It is our responsibility to represent our legacy and inheritance.'For Vikas, the moment was deeply emotional. He reflected on how one memory nearly shattered his dream of becoming a chef, while another gave him the strength to stand tall in his truth. Expressing his gratitude, he thanked Nita Ambani for being a torchbearer of India's cultural pride on the global stage.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Celeb chef Vikas Khanna still remembers the day he was mocked at a 5-Star hotel: 'Study or you will end up like him'
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Nita Ambani's visit Sometimes, it takes just one moment, one comment, to define the fire one will walk through. For Chef Vikas Khanna , that moment came in the sweltering gardens of a hotel buffet in 1992, where a stranger's insult nearly broke his spirit. Today, that same man runs one of the world's most celebrated Indian restaurants in New York City, Bungalow, recently honoured with the prestigious Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award Back then, a teenage Vikas was just a trainee at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra, working the tandoor under the afternoon sun. While placing fresh rotis on a guest's table, he overheard a mother warn her son: 'If you don't study, you'll end up like him.' It was a moment that could have crushed anyone's self-worth. But when he returned home to Amritsar, his grandmother gave him the clarity he needed: 'Choose happiness over money. Purpose over business.'That single sentence became the guiding light for Khanna's journey. Four decades later, he has not only built a global reputation as a culinary icon but also redefined Indian fine dining in the heart of Manhattan with Bungalow. Opened in March 2024, the restaurant marries innovation with Indian heritage, offering an experience that feels rooted, warm, and deeply respectful of restaurant has hosted a host of A-list guests including Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Mukesh Ambani. But a particularly emotional milestone came when Nita Ambani visited during the NMACC India Weekend. Moved by the space and its soul, she said, 'This place represents us, our traditions, and honors our ancestors. It is our responsibility to represent our legacy and inheritance.'For Vikas, the moment was deeply emotional. He reflected on how one memory nearly shattered his dream of becoming a chef, while another gave him the strength to stand tall in his truth. Expressing his gratitude, he thanked Nita Ambani for being a torchbearer of India's cultural pride on the global stage.
