Pankaj Bhadouria Explained

Pankaj Bhadouria
Birth Date:14 July 1971
Birth Place:Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation:Chef, Television Host, Culinary Academy, Restaurateur
Education:Master's degree in English, Bachelor's degree in education

Pankaj Bhadouria[1] is the winner[2] of MasterChef India[3] Season 1 (2010). She was a school teacher who quit a 16-year-old job to participate in the first season of MasterChef India. She has hosted the TV shows Chef Pankaj Ka Zayka[4] (StarPlus), Kifayati Kitchen[5] (Zee Khana Khazana[6]), 3 Course with Pankaj[7] (Zee Khana Khazana), Rasoi se- Pankaj Bhadouria ke Saath(ETV), Sales Ka Baazigar[8] (ETV). She was the first MasterChef Winner worldwide to have an official MasterChef Cookbook[9] in her name and has written two more cookery books Barbie- I am a Chef, and Chicken from my Kitchen (Bloomsbury Publishing)

Early life

Born on 14 July 1971 in New Delhi to Vinod Khanna and Priya Khanna, Pankaj is the elder of their two children with one younger brother. She lost her father at the age of 13 years and her mother when she was 22.She did her schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi and finished her higher education in Lucknow. She did her bachelor's degree in English, master's degree in English literature from Lucknow University, and then she also did her bachelor's degree in education from Lucknow University to prepare herself for her chosen career. She is married to Charu Samarth and has two children, a daughter, Sonalika Bhadouria and a son, Siddhant Bhadouria.

Television

Pankaj Bhadouria Culinary Academy

Pankaj started her culinary academy in Lucknow on 16 August 2012. It offers Professional Courses and Certificate Courses for amateur chefs.

Endorsements

Pankaj's passion for cooking has made her a personality of choice for many a brand.

Pankaj is a part of Microsoft Lumia 535 Digital Campaign where along with Kangana Ranaut and Saina Nehwal, she encourages people to follow their dreams in an inspiring film titled "Ashaiyen"[17]

Pankaj is also the face of the Brand Knorr- Cup a soup, Soups and Noodles and has shot an extensive TV Campaign and Print Campaigns for Knorr.

She is also the Brand Ambassador for MasterChef Travels[18] Cox and Kings[19] Worldwide.

She also endorsed Eastern Masalas, a leading Spice Brand in Southern India.

She was also the face of Taaza Tea,[20] HUL, activity- Huunar Apka, Pehchaan Hamaari, an effort to recognise the hidden talents in women from small towns in Uttar Pradesh.

Pankaj Bhadouria is chosen by the Spanish Government as an Ambassador for the promotion of Olive Oil in India for the campaign called Olive Oil Revolution.

Her other Brand Associations include Samsung Smart Oven, Kent Juicer & Pasta Maker, Sensodyne, Reliance Fresh, Kelloggs and Tefal.

Awards and recognition

Restaurants

Café by Default - Located in Lucknow, this café offers a variety of dishes with a mix of traditional and contemporary flavors.

Tramp Tree Café - Also in Lucknow, this café is known for its cozy ambiance and diverse menu, including continental and Indian cuisine.

The Culinary Court - This restaurant is part of the Hotel Clarks Avadh in Lucknow, where Chef Pankaj has crafted a menu that celebrates Awadhi cuisine.[28]

Speaker

Pankaj has a number of times been invited as a speaker to many prestigious events

Charity work

Bibliography

External links

Notes and References

  1. December 27, 2010 . Lucknow teacher is India's best cook. 2022-01-27. India Today. en.
  2. Web site: Ash is more beautiful than Kat: Pankaj Bhadauria. The Times of India. 19 June 2015.
  3. Web site: Lucknows Pankaj Bhadouria wins MasterChef India - NDTV Movies. NDTVMovies.com. 19 June 2015. 6 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190106223505/http://movies.ndtv.com/television. dead.
  4. Web site: 'I am nervous about Pankaj Ka Zayka'. 16 September 2011. Rediff. 19 June 2015.
  5. Web site: Kifayti Kitchen - Zee Khana Khazana show - Kifayti Kitchen Recipes, videos & show episodes with Pankaj Bhadouria online at zeekhanakhazana.com. zeekhanakhazana.com. 19 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150618123043/http://www.zeekhanakhazana.com/shows/kifayti-kitchen/. 18 June 2015. dead.
  6. Web site: Pankaj Bhadouria. zeekhanakhazana.com. 19 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150618160843/http://www.zeekhanakhazana.com/chefnhost/pankaj-bhadouria.html. 18 June 2015. dead.
  7. Web site: 3 Course with Pankaj - Zee Khana Khazana show - Get 3 Course with Pankaj Recipes, watch 3 Course with Pankaj recipe videos & show episodes online at zeekhanakhazana.com. zeekhanakhazana.com. 19 June 2015.
  8. Web site: SGI Group. sgei.org. 19 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150618171648/http://www.sgei.org/press-details.aspx?mpgid=62&pgid=63&pid=8. 18 June 2015. dead.
  9. Web site: Learning Twice. 26 November 2011. The Indian Express. 19 June 2015.
  10. Web site: Star Plus launches cookery show with MasterChef India winner. 2022-01-27. www.bestmediaifo.com. September 2011 .
  11. Web site: BBC Two - Rick Stein's India, Episode 6. 2022-01-27. BBC. en-GB.
  12. Web site: Priyanka Singh. Jul 8, 2013. First time in India, reality talent hunt show to find best salesperson Lucknow News - Times of India. 2022-01-27. The Times of India. en.
  13. Web site: Rasoi Se Pankaj Bhadouria Ke Saath Promo. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622201200/http://www.nettv4u.com/watch/Hindi/tv-serials/rasoi-se-pankaj-bhadouria-ke-saath-promo. 2015-06-22. Nettv4u.
  14. Web site: Zee Khana Khazana launches new show '3 Course with Pankaj' | TelevisionPost.com . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093045/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/zee-khana-khazana-launches-new-show-3-course-with-pankaj/ . 4 March 2016 . dead .
  15. December 21, 2016 . 2 mouth-watering cake recipes by Chef Pankaj Bhadouria that'll make your Christmas merrier. 2022-01-27. India Today. en.
  16. Web site: MasterChef India Season 1 winner Pankaj Bhadouria shares her nifty kitchen hacks. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212070939/http://t2online.com/lifestyle/masterchef-india-season-1-winner-pankaj-bhadouria-nifty-kitchen-hacks/cid/1.89039. 2017-12-12. t2online.com.
  17. Aashayein #MakeItHappen. 10 May 2015. YouTube. 19 June 2015.
  18. Web site: Chef Pankaj Bhadouria: MasterChef India 1 Winner with MasterChef Travel India. mastercheftravel.co.in. 19 June 2015.
  19. Web site: Travel News - Cox & Kings launches Indian leg of MasterChef Travel - TravelBiz Monitor. travelbizmonitor.com. 19 June 2015.
  20. Web site: Hindustan Unilever Ltd's 'Taaza Pehchaan Manch' in Etawah today Unique skill and talent event for women. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110404040728/http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/forest-products/2011033082149.htm. 2011-04-04. indiaprwire.com.
  21. Web site: 2015-07-11. 9 People Who Made It Big After Participating In Reality Shows. 2022-01-27. IndiaTimes. en-IN.
  22. Web site: Dishing it Out in Style - The New Indian Express. https://web.archive.org/web/20151213093841/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Dishing-it-Out-in-Style/2015/06/13/article2863211.ece. dead. 13 December 2015.
  23. Web site: Chef Gary Mehigan, Masterchef India's Pankaj Bhadouria co-host The KNORR Masterclass - newkerala.com #73232. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160918082733/http://www.newkerala.com/news/2016/fullnews-73232.html. 2016-09-18. newkerala.com.
  24. Web site: KNORR Masterclass @ Masterchef Gary Mehigan & Chef Pankaj Bhadouria – HospiBuz. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160629174309/http://hospibuz.com/knorr-masterclass-masterchef-gary-mehigan-chef-pankaj-bhadouria/. 2016-06-29. Hospibuz.
  25. News: ANI. 2016-08-13. Creatigies launches Lloyd Outlook Social Media Awards. Business Standard India. 2022-01-27.
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  27. Web site: 112 'First Ladies' Who Dared to Dream and Break the Glass Ceiling » Northeast Today . www.northeasttoday.in . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180316074903/https://www.northeasttoday.in/112-first-ladies-who-dared-to-dream-and-break-the-glass-ceiling/ . 2018-03-16.
  28. Web site: Restaurants & Culinary Academies by Chef Pankaj .
  29. Web site: TNN. Apr 7, 2013. Eminent personalities deliver TED talk at BHU Varanasi News - Times of India. 2022-01-27. The Times of India. en.
  30. Web site: Speakers. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130211225324/http://www.tedxibabangalore.com/index-3.html. 2013-02-11. tedxibabangalore.com.
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  37. Web site: Top honchos turn chefs for underprivileged Lucknow children. https://web.archive.org/web/20160918013409/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=409044. 2016-09-18. daijiworld.com.
  38. News: IANS. 2016-08-13. Top honchos turn chefs for underprivileged Lucknow children. Business Standard India. 2022-01-27.

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