Step Inside Chef Vikas Khanna Typical Indian Childhood Home In Amritsar Filled With Family Memories And Nostalgia
Hindustan Times
The living room is a memory down the lane, featuring numerous photos of the chef and his family, even dating back to his grandmother's generation.
A large window lets in ample natural light and offers a view of the garden, creating a cosy nook. As for the dining room, it houses a six-seater wooden table, reminding one that the best meals are enjoyed together. There's also a mandir in the dining room, walls decorated with paintings, and plants to add some colour.
Vikas Khanna is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, and filmmaker. He has also been a judge on the food reality TV show MasterChef India since its inception. He has already earned a Michelin star, been voted ‘New York’s hottest chef,’ ‘10 Legendary chefs of all time who have revolutionised our eating habits’, and many more accolades. He is the goodwill ambassador for the Smile Foundation.
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More