Chef Damu
Indian chef (born 1954) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr. Damodharan Kothandaraman, professionally known as Chef Damu,[1] is an Indian celebrity chef. He has hosted numerous cooking shows and reality cooking competitions in various Tamil language television channels, most notably serving as a judge on Cooku with Comali which was telecast on Star Vijay. In 2010, he received a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.[2] He became the first Indian chef to receive a Ph.D in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. His doctorate was awarded by the University of Madras in 2004.[3] He has made a few appearances in Tamil films. He has played a significant role in popularizing South Indian cuisine both domestically and internationally, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the culinary world. He has been honoured with Padma Shree award on 26th January 2025, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to the Culinary. [4][5][6]
Chef Damu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Damodharan Kothandaraman |
| Other names | Damu |
| Occupation | Chef |
Career
In December 2010, Damodharan cooked 617 dishes consisting of 190 kilograms of food in a day. He began cooking at 8 o'clock in the morning on 21 December and cooked for a period of 24 hours, 30 minutes, and 12 seconds. Chef Damu authored several cookbooks, sharing his recipes and culinary insights with a wider audience. His books became bestsellers, attracting readers who were eager to learn authentic South Indian cooking techniques from a master chef. He has been honoured with Padma Shree award on 26th January 2025, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to the Culinary. [7]
In addition to his television appearances and cookbooks, Chef Damu conducted numerous culinary workshops and demonstrations. These workshops provided aspiring chefs and cooking enthusiasts with hands-on experience and practical knowledge, helping them improve their culinary skills.[8][9] Damodharan was also a judge at The Hindu's Our State Our Taste competition for 15 cities in Tamil Nadu.[10]
On screen appearances
Films
- Kallappadam (2015)
- Ulkuthu (2017)[11][12]
- Oru Pakka Kathai (2020)
- Server Sundaram (TBA)
Web series
- Kalyanam Conditions Apply (2018)
TV Series
- Arusuvai Neram (Jaya TV)
- Dhe chef (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Athu Ithu Yethu (Cameo appearance)[13]
- Chocolate (Cameo Appearance)
- Cooku With Comali season 1
- Cooku with Comali season 2
- Colors Kitchen
- Cooku with Comali season 3
- Cook with Comali season 4
- Cooku with Comali season 5
References
External links
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