Mumbai, November 15 (Yes Punjab News)
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna marked his 55th birthday by reflecting on his journey from Amritsar to New York and recalling the challenges he faced while pursuing his passion for cooking.
Taking to Instagram, Khanna shared a video and a heartfelt note about how his ambition to become a chef was viewed during his childhood in Amritsar.
“In the Amritsar of my childhood, in the ’80s and ’90s, a boy could be humiliated for cooking. Saying I wanted to become a chef invited even more ridicule,” he wrote.
The chef said he was proud of how far his journey had taken him and hoped his experiences would encourage others to pursue their ambitions without hesitation.
“I’m proud of the ground my journey has broken, and I hope it makes it a little easier for another boy or an immigrant to say out loud what they want to become and Dream Big,” he added.
On his birthday, Khanna also expressed gratitude for his upbringing in Amritsar and the life he has built in New York City. He said food and culture give him an opportunity to bring India and America closer.
Sharing his plans for the day, he said he would be at his New York restaurant, Bungalow, at 4:45 p.m. to sprinkle Ganga Jal and welcome the first guests, as he does every day.
“What a blessing it is to come home exhausted from the very work I once sat at home dreaming about,” he shared.
“Today I turn 55. I was blessed to be born to Bindu and Devinder Khanna, to be raised in Amritsar, and to make a life in New York City,” he wrote.
Khanna also acknowledged the support of those who helped him overcome barriers and achieve milestones in his career. He said he remained grateful for the opportunity to welcome people from across the world and introduce them to Indian food and culture.
Professionally, Khanna is best known for serving as a judge on the popular television cooking reality show ‘MasterChef India’ since its inception.
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