Meet India’s billionaire chefs turning recipes into fortune and fame
From Sanjeev Kapoor’s ₹1,165 crore empire to Garima Arora’s Michelin triumph, meet India’s richest celebrity chefs redefining culinary fame, fortune, and global influence.
- Nov 4, 2025,
- Updated Nov 4, 2025 1:22 PM IST
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Sanjeev Kapoor, the face of Indian cuisine, turned a TV show into an empire. With over 150 cookbooks, global restaurants, and a ₹1,165 crore net worth, he’s India’s culinary monarch.
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Vikas Khanna’s journey from Amritsar to Manhattan kitchens is the stuff of dreams. A chef, author, filmmaker, and humanitarian, his ₹127 crore fortune mirrors his global acclaim.
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From MasterChef India to luxury restaurants, Kunal Kapur blends traditional Indian flavors with fine dining finesse — earning both fame and a ₹43 crore culinary fortune.
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Ranveer Brar’s mix of artistry and charisma made him TV’s favorite chef. Earning ₹45 lakh a month, his ₹41 crore empire proves that food, when styled right, can be a brand.
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With his infectious energy and Turban Tadka flair, Harpal Singh Sokhi made cooking fun and fashionable. His ₹35 crore wealth stems from food, laughter, and unbeatable zest.
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Garima Arora shattered ceilings as India’s first Michelin-starred woman chef. Her ₹40 crore success story is a recipe for inspiration — fierce talent with quiet brilliance.
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Atul Kochhar’s London legacy earned him two Michelin stars and global fame. His restaurants, cookbooks, and ₹33 crore fortune showcase Indian cuisine’s global evolution.
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India’s celebrity chefs no longer just cook — they create brands, run empires, and headline global stages, transforming Indian food into a billion-rupee cultural export.
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From TV sets to luxury kitchens, these chefs turned spices into success stories. Their culinary empires prove one truth: passion, plated well, pays — and how.