Mumbai: Small screen's cooking reality show "Amul Junior Masterchef Swaad Ke Ustaad" is getting popular day by day. Recently we get in touch with one of the most stunning judges of the show, Vikas Khanna, whose appealing persona makes girls to go on knees and the magic in his hand that he pour in the food that spread a delightful aroma in the air and compels one eat even without hunger.
The popular chef Vikas gets candid with Pardaphash and shares some interesting facts about his life with us.
Nilofar: Have you desired to become a chef or any incident motivated you to step forward in this field?
Vikas: I just wanted to cook as a child. I think the only way I could express myself was through my food. I started very early by opening a small banquet facility in the back of my house.
Nilofar: Have you ever been inspired by someone for cooking?
Vikas: I was always inspired by my Grandmother. She taught me the purpose and reverence of food. But, as I traveled West, I worked with several Michelin Star chefs who have inspired my cooking.
Nilofar: How difficult was the journey of a common man (you) to become a celeb?
Vikas: I think being famous is just a small part of the subject that being useful. I would rather be known as someone who educates America about India and its foods. The journey has been long and full of failures and a few successes. But every time I failed, I learnt an important lesson. But if it was not such a long road, I would have never felt the weight of it too.
Nilofar: You are still unmarried, are you waiting for your Miss Right?
Vikas: Every time I am in a relationship its always about balancing my time between the person and my work. It becomes hard for women to see someone so single dimensional and always working and less time for personal life. But, now I have surely slowed down. Hopefully that brings Miss Right soon.
Nilofar: As per Hi-Blitz Magazine, you are in the list of "India's Top 50 beautiful" and "People magazine" considered you as "The sexiest man alive 2011", how you feel?
Vikas: I think they gave these tags to Indian food. I surely think its Sexy and beautiful. I just become a medium of it. I think I am a simple guy from Amritsar who dreamt of living his life in the kitchen.
Nilofar: You have maximum number female fan following as they are die-hard fan of yours, so, tell us something about your dream girl?
Vikas: I love women who express themselves open heartedly and feel comfortable in their skin and be proud of their heritage.
Nilofar: You love to make food for others, but which is your favorite dish?Vikas: I love plain daal (any kind).
Nilofar: How is your chemistry with your co-judges of Masterchef India?
Vikas: I love them, in every season we had the opportunity to work with new people, which brings new inspirations and learning experiences. I love working with them all.
Nilofar: How much it is difficult to judge children in Masterchef India Junior?
Vikas: Kids are easier to work with, they have more positivity and less baggage. I think they grow and learn too fast. Its their imagination that surprises us in the kitchen all the time.
Nilofar: Any moment during Masterchef, which has touched your heart?
Vikas: When Sarthak was talking about his small restaurant with his mother "Maggi Point", it made me think about my little banquets "Lawrence Garden" with my Mother. It was heartwarming to hear his experiences.
Nilofar: What you would have loved to be if not a chef?
Vikas: I loved to be a farmer, I would eventually do that soon. Its about the sacred relationship of earth and sun.
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