Sanjeev Kapoor nearly refused Padma Shri over chef uniform
NewsBytes | April 7, 2026 3:39 AM CST
Sanjeev Kapoor said award honors chefs
Kapoor's decision wasn't only personal; he saw the Padma Shri as recognition for all chefs.
I feel the Padma Shri I received is not just for me, it's for the entire chef community, he said.
Through TV shows and cookbooks, he's helped make cooking a respected career in India—and this moment was a big step forward for how chefs are seen.
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