Pankaj Bhadouria Age, Wiki and Bio

Pankaj Bhadouria

Quick Info

ProfessionChef
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/07/1971
Age53 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForWinning the cooking show MasterChef India in 2010

Physical Stats & More

Height172 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Master's Degree In English Literature
  • Bachelor's degree in English
  • Master's degree in English literature
  • Bachelor's degree in Education

Personal Life

SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi
College/UniversityLucknow University
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date25/04/1995

Family

SpouseCharu Samarth
Parents
FatherVinod Khanna
MotherPriya Khanna
Children
SonSiddhant Bhadouria
DaughterSonalika Bhadouria (Social media influencer)
Siblings
BrotherName Not Known

Career

DebutMasterChef India Season 1 on Star Plus (2010)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Delivered a lecture on Indian cuisines at the Cambridge University.
  • First MasterChef Winner to have an official MasterChef Cookbook.
  • Won Outlook Social Media Kitchen Queen of the Year Award by Outlook Magazine in 2016.
  • Won Chef of the Year Award by Right Choice Award in 2016.
  • Honoured by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind as ‘First Ladies’ in 2018.
  • Won Impact 2021 prize by Dainik Jagran in 2021.
  • Won Mission Shakti Award by UP Government and Femina in 2021.
  • Ambassador for the promotion of Olive Oil in India for Olive Oil Revolution campaign by the Spanish government.

Favourites

FoodKhichdi
Film
Bollywood
  • Jab We Met (2007)
  • Devdas (2002)
  • Barfi (2012)
  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Hollywood
  • Love Story (1970)
SongFirework by Katy Perry
Holiday destinationNew York
BookThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Volvo S90
  • BMW
  • Ferrari

Some Lesser Known Facts

Pankaj Bhadouria emerged as the winner of the Indian cooking competition MasterChef India on StarPlus in 2010.
To pursue her culinary dreams, Pankaj made the decision to resign from her teaching profession and enroll in MasterChef India.
In addition to her MasterChef victory, she has gained fame as a TV show host and author of various popular cookbooks.
Setting up her own culinary academy in Lucknow in 2012 marked another significant milestone in Pankaj's career.
Known for her innovation, Pankaj introduced New Delhi's largest sandwich creation in 2012.
Dedicated to giving back, she contributes to society by mentoring children in skill development programs.
Pankaj is the proud owner of two well-loved cafes in Lucknow: Tramp Tree Cafe and Cafe by Default.