Chef Damu Explained

Chef Damu
Other Names:Damu
Occupation:Chef
Birth Name:Damodharan Kothandaraman

Dr. Damodharan Kothandaraman, professionally known as Chef Damu,[1] is an Indian celebrity chef. He has hosted numerous cooking shows and reality cooking competitions in various Tamil language television channels, most notably serving as a judge on Cooku with Comali which was telecast on Star Vijay. In 2010, he received a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.[2] He became the first Indian chef to receive a Ph.D in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. His doctorate was awarded by the University of Madras in 2004.[3] He has made a few appearances in Tamil films. He has played a significant role in popularizing South Indian cuisine both domestically and internationally, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the culinary world.

Career

In December 2010, Damodharan cooked 617 dishes consisting of 190 kilograms of food in a day. He began cooking at 8 o'clock in the morning on 21 December and cooked for a period of 24 hours, 30 minutes, and 12 seconds. Chef Damu authored several cookbooks, sharing his recipes and culinary insights with a wider audience. His books became bestsellers, attracting readers who were eager to learn authentic South Indian cooking techniques from a master chef.

In addition to his television appearances and cookbooks, Chef Damu conducted numerous culinary workshops and demonstrations. These workshops provided aspiring chefs and cooking enthusiasts with hands-on experience and practical knowledge, helping them improve their culinary skills.[4] [5] Damodharan was also a judge at The Hindus Our State Our Taste competition for 15 cities in Tamil Nadu.[6]

On screen appearances

Films

Web series

TV Series

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 28 July 2019 . Chef Damu selects best three winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200220235848/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/chef-damu-selects-best-three-winners/article28738813.ece . 20 February 2020 . 20 February 2020 . The Hindu.
  2. Web site: 20 February 2012 . World's longest dosa at over 48 ft sets Guinness record . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200221161229/https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/worlds-longest-dosa-at-over-48-ft-sets-guinness-record-569288 . 21 February 2020 . 21 February 2020 . NDTV.
  3. Web site: Umachandran . Shalini . 11 July 2009 . Chef Damu's Recipe For Success . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190712091601/http://www.cookatease.com/uploads/files/Chef_Damu_News.pdf . 12 July 2019 . 1 August 2020 . cookatease.com . The Times of India.
  4. Web site: Vijayakumar . Chithira . 22 December 2010 . Damu's day-long dhamaka! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200220234056/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Damus-day-long-dhamaka/article11641437.ece . 20 February 2020 . 20 February 2020 . The Hindu.
  5. Web site: 3 August 2015 . A Guide to the Cuisine of Tamil Nadu with Chef Damu ⋆ Greaves India . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200221173239/https://www.greavesindia.co.uk/guide-cuisine-tamil-nadu-chef-damu/ . 21 February 2020 . 21 February 2020 . Greaves India.
  6. Web site: Kannadasan . Akila . 31 August 2019 . How chef Damu went around Tamil Nadu in 60 days . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200220235848/https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/how-chef-damu-went-around-tamil-nadu-in-60-days/article29308732.ece . 20 February 2020 . 20 February 2020 . The Hindu.
  7. Web site: 10 August 2015 . Chef Dhamu to make his Kollywood debut? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220823092854/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Chef-Dhamu-to-make-his-Kollywood-debut/articleshow/48422195.cms . 23 August 2022 . 5 June 2020 . The Times of India.
  8. Web site: Shrikumar . A. . 27 January 2016 . Cook, eat and act . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220823090204/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/Cook-eat-and-act/article14022766.ece . 23 August 2022 . 5 June 2020 . The Hindu.
  9. News: 28 November 2015 . Chef Dhamu on Adhu ldhuYedhu . The Times of India . live . 1 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200709022148/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Chef-Dhamu-on-Adhu-ldhuYedhu/articleshow/49957995.cms . 9 July 2020.

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