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Priyanka Chopra reacts as mom Madhu Chopra hosts chef Vikas Khanna and his mother, brother Siddharth cooks for them

Priyanka Chopra reacts as mom Madhu Chopra hosts chef Vikas Khanna and his mother, brother Siddharth cooks for them

Actor Priyanka Chopra‘s mother, Madhu Chopra, and her brother, Siddharth Chopra, recently hosted chef Vikas Khanna and his mother, Bindu Khanna, in Mumbai. Taking to Instagram, Vikas shared a bunch of photos as he and Bindu posed with Madhu Chopra, Siddharth and his wife Neelam Upadhyaya. Priyanka Chopra shared chef Vikas Khanna’s post. Priyanka Chopra’s mom, brother host chef Vikas Khanna, his mother Vikas Khanna also gave a glimpse of the dishes Siddharth made for them, which included dal, mutton, saag and gajar ka halwa (dessert). Sharing the pictures, he captioned it, “Mumbai gave me one of the best meals I’ve had in a long, long time. After years, I tasted Gajjar Halwa that felt exactly like my Biji’s—the kind that doesn’t just feed you… it returns you to your childhood.” “The Daal Bukhara was a healing hug from an elder in the family. The Kharode Curry was perfection—spot on, like the warmth of Kolkata’s Nalli Kosha. And that Makki Roti… softer than the ones I’ve eaten on Punjab highways in winter. I can’t even …

Priyanka Chopra’s brother Siddharth cooks ‘one of the best meals’ for Chef Vikas Khanna: ‘The kind that doesn’t just feed you’ | Bollywood News

Priyanka Chopra’s brother Siddharth cooks ‘one of the best meals’ for Chef Vikas Khanna: ‘The kind that doesn’t just feed you’ | Bollywood News

Chef Vikas Khanna was recently hosted by Priyanka Chopra‘s mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra for lunch. And turns out the chef was left mighty impressed by Priyanka’s brother Siddharth Chopra’s cooking skills. Sharing pictures from their lunch, Vikas penned a note on social media elaborating how every dish prepared by Siddharth was amazing. In fact, the celebrated chef also called the spread, “one of the best meals he had in a long time.” Taking to Instagram, Vikas wrote, “Mumbai gave me one of the best meals I’ve had in a long, long time. After years, I tasted Gajjar Halwa that felt exactly like my Biji’s—the kind that doesn’t just feed you… It returns you to your childhood. The Daal Bukhara was a healing hug from an elder in the family. The Kharode Curry was perfection—spot on, like the warmth of Kolkata’s Nalli Kosha. And that Makki Roti… softer than the ones I’ve eaten on Punjab highways in winter. I can’t even write about 5 Greens Saag without getting emotional. Even something as simple as onions felt like …

Directing Shabana Azmi in ‘Imaginary Rain’ is my biggest privilege: Chef Vikas Khanna on new movie

Directing Shabana Azmi in ‘Imaginary Rain’ is my biggest privilege: Chef Vikas Khanna on new movie

Mumbai, For celebrity chef-turned-filmmaker Vikas Khanna, directing the acclaimed actor Shabana Azmi in his upcoming film, “Imaginary Rain”, is more than just a career milestone. He describes it as the “greatest highlight” of his life. Directing Shabana Azmi in ‘Imaginary Rain’ is my biggest privilege: Chef Vikas Khanna on new movie The movie, based on his 2023 novel of the same name, will see Azmi play the role of a MasterChef in Manhattan, rediscovering her roots in India after a personal tragedy. The film also features Prateik Patil. Khanna, who has also written the film, explores themes of grief, family, and rediscovering one’s passion through Indian cuisine. “My next movie is coming out in a few months. It’s called ‘Imaginary Rain’, it’s with Shabana Azmi, A R Rahman , and Prateik. It’s about a chef in New York. I think it’s my life’s best work. “And to direct Shabana Azmi has been one of the biggest privileges of my life. I’m very proud of it. For me to convince her to play this role possibly …

‘It is beyond cleaning now’: Chef Vikas Khanna asks authorities to remove unaccepable, dirty carpets from Mumbai airport

‘It is beyond cleaning now’: Chef Vikas Khanna asks authorities to remove unaccepable, dirty carpets from Mumbai airport

Updated on: Jan 03, 2026 07:35 am IST Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport acknowledged Vikas Khanna’s concerns about the carpets, promising corrective measures for passenger health. Chef Vikas Khanna has raised concern over an issue that has long bothered Mumbaikars and anyone taking flights in and out of Mumbai: the crusty, dusty carpets. He took to social media on Friday to post about the same. Vikas Khanna has voiced a complaint about the crusty carpets at Mumbai Airport. Vikas Khanna’s request to Mumbai airport authorities Making his way to Mumbai from New York for the promotions of Masterchef India, Vikas shared a picture of the carpet at the Mumbai airport and said that it is a hazard for people’s health. “Though I love & respect the efficiency of Mumbai airport a lot. But having this carpet is absolutely unnecessary & unacceptable. It is beyond cleaning now. On behalf of every asthmatic & people with bronchitis issues I request the authorities to please look into removing this at the airports. It can lead to serious breathing …

Deepika Padukone makes her 1st modak, Ranveer Singh celebrates Dhurandhar’s success with chef Vikas Khanna in New York

Deepika Padukone makes her 1st modak, Ranveer Singh celebrates Dhurandhar’s success with chef Vikas Khanna in New York

Updated on: Dec 31, 2025 06:49 pm IST Chef Vikas Khanna posted a glimpse of his modak making session with Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone on Instagram. Take a look.  Masterchef Vikas Khanna met Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone at his restaurant during their year-end vacation in New York. Posting a video of them learning how to make modaks from him, the chef wrote that it was all about celebrating Ranveer’s latest release, Dhurandhar and Deepika’s first modak. (Also Read: Deepika Padukone ticks Backstreet Boys concert off bucket list with friend in Las Vegas; fans say ‘how Millennial’) Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone learnt how to make modaks from Masterchef Vikas Khanna. Vikas Khanna teaches Ranveer, Deepika how to make modaks Vikas posted a Reel on his Instagram with the title track set as the music about how his restaurant, Bungalow, was done up in fresh flowers to welcome Ranveer and Deepika. Later in the video, he shows the actor couple how to make fresh modaks. Ranveer can be seen looking along as Deepika even …

Delhi HC issues notice on plea to stop release of ‘UP 77’ web series allegedly based on gangster Vikas Dubey

Delhi HC issues notice on plea to stop release of ‘UP 77’ web series allegedly based on gangster Vikas Dubey

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Centre and web series producers on a plea by the wife of slain gangster Vikas Dubey to stop the release and streaming of ‘UP 77’, which she claimed is based on his life. Delhi HC issues notice on plea to stop release of ‘UP 77’ web series allegedly based on gangster Vikas Dubey The web series is scheduled to be released on the Waves OTT platform on December 25. Justice Sachin Datta issued notice on Richa Dubey’s petition, which claimed the web series is an unauthorised biographical depiction containing sensationalised and defamatory content that would cause irreparable harm to her, and listed the matter for further hearing on Wednesday. Dubey was gunned down by the Uttar Pradesh police in an encounter on July 10, 2020. According to the state police, the gangster, who was the main accused in the killing of eight police personnel, was being brought to Kanpur from Ujjain, where he had surrendered, when he allegedly attempted to flee after …

Putin Invokes PM Modi’s ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ Motto, Says It Reflects India-Russia Ties | Watch | India News

Putin Invokes PM Modi’s ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ Motto, Says It Reflects India-Russia Ties | Watch | India News

Last Updated:December 05, 2025, 23:10 IST The Russian leader, while addressing dignitaries at the dinner table, said, “I know that in India you say, go together, grow together.” Putin says that these words truly reflect the nature and the character of the Russian-Indian relations. (X) In a striking gesture, Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship motto “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” during a state banquet hosted in his honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. The Russian leader, while addressing dignitaries at the dinner table, said, “I know that in India you say, go together, grow together. These words truly reflect the nature and the character of the Russian-Indian relations. And we will do everything to make sure our strategic partnership grows and develops for the good of all our people.” Putin also reflected on the long arc of Indo-Russian cooperation saying that a declaration signed 15 years ago elevated the Indo-Russia relations to a new level—the level of the specially privileged strategic partnership. “This partnership is developing based …

Vikas Khanna offers chai and treats to customers lining up outside his New York restaurant in the cold. Watch video

Vikas Khanna offers chai and treats to customers lining up outside his New York restaurant in the cold. Watch video

Indian celebrity chef Vikas Khanna is garnering praise on social media for his kind gesture of serving hot tea and snacks to guests waiting outside his high-end Indian restaurant, Bungalow, in New York. Vikas Khanna serves tea to guests outside his restaurant Bungalow. ALSO READ | Emotional Vikas Khanna shares note for 1st employer in US: ‘I would cook and clean in her apartment’ On November 29, the chef’s official Instagram page shared a video of him and the employees at Bungalow greeting guests, who had lined up outside to eat at his restaurant. Tea and snacks for guests waiting in the queue at the Bungalow Sharing the video, Vikas Khanna wrote in the caption, “When Heritage. Heart. Home. come together to celebrate the flavours of a billion souls. BUNGALOW.” The chef clarified in the post that because of the long weekend, the restaurant expected ‘incredible foot traffic’ and urged visitors to wait patiently. He added that for those waiting in the queue, the restaurant would be serving mint chai and some gifts as a …

Modi fulcrum of Bihar win, says BJP; JD(U) too hails vikas vision | Political Pulse News

Modi fulcrum of Bihar win, says BJP; JD(U) too hails vikas vision | Political Pulse News

“Bihar ke logon ko rajniti samjhani nahi padti hai, woh duniya ko rajniti samjhane ki taakat rakhte hain” (One doesn’t have to teach politics to the people of Bihar, they wield the power to teach politics to the world). This was Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Surat Saturday, crediting the people of Bihar for the decisive mandate that returned the ruling NDA to power in the state a day earlier. And in Patna, leaders of the BJP and JD(U), while thanking the people for the landslide victory, were quick to point out that this mandate was the outcome of the work done by the “double engine” governments of Modi at the Centre and Nitish Kumar in Bihar. JD (U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha told reporters: “It is the success of the double engine government, combining the development vision of both Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.” The BJP, which secured 89 seats, four more than partner JD(U)’s 85, in a House of 243, pointed to the careful planning by the BJP central leadership with …

Maharashtra leaders react to Bihar verdict: Mahayuti says ‘vikas raj triumphs`

Maharashtra leaders react to Bihar verdict: Mahayuti says ‘vikas raj triumphs`

As the trends pointed to a massive victory for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar Assembly Elections, political leaders across Maharashtra have reacted to the verdict. While the leaders from the ruling Mahayuti have called the trends a mandate for “vikas raj”, the opposition has said the verdict is a result of an “Election Commission (EC)–BJP nexus” and split in minority votes. Eknath Shinde: Bihar has embraced ‘vikas raj’ over ‘jungle raj’ Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde hailed the emerging mandate as a decisive turn towards development. Speaking to reporters, Shinde said the people of Bihar had “rejected jungle raj and embraced vikas raj”, adding that the strong participation of women voters played a crucial role. “Bihar has voted for development under Nitish Kumar and Modi’s leadership. Similarly, women (laadki bahin) ensured the NDA got a landslide win just like Maharashtra (in the 2024 assembly polls),” he stated. The Maharashtra Deputy CM also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for the “historic …