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Date of birth8 February 1978
Age47 Years
BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
ProfessionCelebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Author, TV Show Judge, Food Columnist
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpousePallavi
FamilySon - Ishaan Brar
Ranveer Brar Biography
Ranveer Singh Brar is an Indian celebrity chef, restaurateur, author and television personality known for his work as a chef, mentor and judge on major TV‑
Early life and backgroundRanveer Singh Brar was born on 8 February 1978 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a Sikh family with roots in Kotla Raika village in Punjab’s Moga district, he grew up visiting the gurdwara and watching communal langar kitchens with his grandfather. Those early experiences sparked his interest in cooking and led him to spend time learning from local kebab vendors in Lucknow during his teens.
Despite family expectations that he pursue a more conventional profession, Brar chose culinary training and completed a diploma in hotel management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow. He trained at the Taj Group of Hotels in New Delhi and, at 25, became one of India’s youngest executive chefs at a five‑star property.
Career
Ranveer Brar’s professional career spans kitchens, restaurants, books and television. After early roles at the Taj Group and subsequent positions including executive chef roles at Radisson Noida and Claridges, he has launched and overseen multiple restaurants and food ventures. In Boston he opened BANQ, which drew critical attention during its run. He later worked with hospitality groups including One World Cuisine and Accor, and also had a period with Oberoi hotels.
Brar has created and curated menus for hotels and prominent brands, and opened outlets such as TAG – GourmArt Kitchen in Mumbai (2016). He launched a premium patisserie called English Vinglish in 2016 and an artisan meal‑kit line in partnership with Haute Chef in 2015. He has also been involved with a restaurant in the Greater Toronto Area and other food projects, some of which have since closed.
As an author, Brar published an autobiography titled Come Into My Kitchen in 2016 and followed with a recipe book, A Traditional Twist, in 2017. He has extended his reach into the digital space with a self‑titled YouTube channel, an official recipe website and a mobile recipe app launched in 2019 in collaboration with a digital media partner.
Television and media
Brar is a familiar face on Indian food television. He has hosted a variety of shows over the years, including Thank God It’s Fryday, Rasoi ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung, Station Master’s Tiffin, Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha and Himalayas the Offbeat Adventure. He has also presented digital series such as Ranveer on the Road, Maa ki Baat With Ranveer Brar and Home Made Love, and has been associated with shows including The Great Indian Rasoi, Health Bhi Taste Bhi and Northern Flavours – Meethi Masti.
On competitive television, Brar has served as a judge on MasterChef India in multiple seasons, contributing to his public profile as an authority in Indian and international cuisines.
Public profile
Brar has received several industry honours recognizing his contribution to food and hospitality. Awards named in his career include Indian of the Year for Chef and TV Host (2017), Food Entertainer of the Year (2018), and multiple accolades between 2021 and 2022 acknowledging his role in the culinary world and style. He was invited by the James Beard Foundation to host a dinner and received honorary membership there. Institutions such as AIWF and the Mayor of Boston have also recognised his work.
He is known for a fondness for Lucknowi cuisine and kebabs, and has cited Dora Kebab as one of his signature preparations. Brar has endorsed several consumer brands related to food and lifestyle, and has collaborated with hospitality and travel companies to curate menus. He has also given back through mentorship roles at multiple Indian universities and, in 2022, worked with government and entrepreneurship bodies to advise prison kitchens in Uttar Pradesh.
Personal life
Ranveer Brar is married to Pallavi, who is also a chef; the couple married on 14 July 2013. They have a son, Ishaan Brar. Brar’s parents are Ishwar Singh and Surinder Kaur, and he has a sister named Shalu. He is a self‑described non‑vegetarian who enjoys street food from cities such as Banaras, Lucknow and Kolkata, and lists Heston Blumenthal among chefs he admires. Outside the kitchen he reads, watches films and spends time with family. He has been a long‑time brand partner for certain home and kitchen appliance companies and is known to collect cookware and serving pieces.
Latest updates
In recent years Brar has continued to produce digital content, mentor culinary students and consult on menus for hotels and travel brands. He remains active on social platforms and through his own channels, releasing recipes, videos and projects that reflect his interest in traditional regional Indian food alongside international influences.
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Recent Work
Opened in South Mumbai in 2016; Brar’s restaurant project and public outlet for his cuisine.
2016Published his autobiography, sharing his culinary journey and experiences.
2016Recipe book published following his autobiography.
2017Career Highlights
- Became one of India’s youngest executive chefs at a five‑star hotel at age 25
- Judge on multiple seasons of MasterChef India
- Published an autobiography (Come Into My Kitchen) and a recipe book (A Traditional Twist)
- Launched restaurants and food ventures including TAG – GourmArt Kitchen and BANQ (Boston)
- Received industry honours such as Indian of the Year (Chef and TV Host) and other culinary awards between 2017–2022
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