Bollywood’s connection with good food is as old as the industry itself. It is said that yakhni pulao was the all-time favourite dish of both Raj Kapoor and father Prithviraj. The story goes that Dilip Kumar loved pakodas and spicy food and wife Saira Banu would keep him on a strict diet to monitor his calorie intake.
Over the years, stars have made certain dishes their own – for example, Jackie Shroff has turned Kaanda Bhindi Sookha or Anda Kadi Patta into his signature dishes. Many celebrities are now using food vlogging and recipes posted on social media to connect with their fans. FRIENDS REACH OUT WHEN THEY’RE TRYING A RECIPE I’VE POSTED: HANSAL MEHTA Having directed Sajeev Kapoor’s iconic Khana Khazana, Hansal Mehta has shared a deep connection with food over the years.
Often sharing posts with recipes as proof of his culinary skills, he engages with his audiences regularly. He says, “Even after a long day on set, cooking gives me the time to reflect and de-stress. I travel with my kitchen equipment while on outdoor shoots, and enjoy collecting recipes and sharing them on social media.
Many friends reach out when they’re trying a recipe I’ve posted and there’s nothing more gratifying than inspiring others to cook.” Mehta is currently designing a new kitchen in his village home, which will have a dedicated space to film his culinary videos. I'VE CONNECTED WITH A NEW UNIVERSE THROUGH MY FOOD REELS: ASHISH VIDYARTHI Although Ashish Vidyarthi cannot cook,.