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Published 10:42 IST, November 13th 2020

Vikas Khanna's birthday: Take a quiz about the Michelin star chef on his birthday

Vikas Khanna's birthday: He is one of the most famous Indian chefs and on this special occasion, test yourself and find out how much you know about him.

Reported by: Tulip Roy
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Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna is celebrating his birthday tomorrow. He is a very famous TV personality who has dazzled the world with his cooking skills. So, on the special occasion of Vikas Khanna's birthday, take a quiz about him and his life:

Vikas Khanna's quiz - Questions 

1) Where was Vikas Khanna born? 

  • Delhi 
  • Mumbai 
  • Amritsar 
  • Toronto 

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2) Vikas Khanna was interested in which of these activities when he was young? 

  • Read recipes 
  • Create new dishes 
  • Host weddings 
  • All of the above 

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3) Vikas worked with which of these restaurants? 

  • Taj Hotels
  • Oberoi group
  • Welcom group
  • All of the above 

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4) Which one of these restaurants is owned by the chef?

  • Junoon
  • Moksha 
  • The Star 
  • None of the above 

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5) Vikas Khanna received a Michelin star for how many consecutive years? 

  • 5
  • 6
  • 11
  • 4

6) Which of these subjects does the chef have a degree in?

  • Philosophy & Literature 
  • Economics
  • Politics
  • Finance  

7) Which year was he awarded "Rising Star" Chef Award by Star Chefs?

  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2015
  • 2020

8) He was awarded which award in 2012? 

  • Access to Freedom Award
  • Shining Star 
  • New York's Hottest Chef
  • GQ India Man of the year

9) New York Eater blog voted the chef which one of these titles? 

  • New York's Hottest Chef
  • New York's Best Chef
  • New York's Top Chef
  • None of the above 

10) On May 14, 2012, Khanna cooked for a fundraiser hosted for which US president?

  • George Bush 
  • Obama 
  • Donald Trump 
  • Bill Clinton

11) Khanna has produced a documentary series named? 

  • Food & Indian 
  • My life & food
  • Holy Kitchens
  • None of the above 

12) Which one of these Vikas Khanna's shows is not real?

  •  Twist of Taste
  •  Hell's Kitchen
  • The Martha Stewart Show
  • None of the above 

13) He opened a restaurant called Ellora in which city?

  • Dubai
  • New York
  • LA
  • Mumbai 

14) In 2018, Vikas Khanna built the first culinary museum of India in which city?

  • Manipal 
  • Delhi 
  • Mumbai
  • Goa 

15) "Cooking for Life" was founded by Khanna in which year?

  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2012
  • 2011

Vikas Khanna's Trivia - Answers 

1) He was born in Amritsar. 

2) Vikas Khanna did all of these activities - read recipes, create new dishes and host weddings, all when he was 17 years old. 

3) Vikas Khanna worked with all of the hotels. 

4) Vikas Khanna owns Junoon in NYC. 

5) The chef received a Michelin star for his restaurant Junoon by Michelin Guide for 6 consecutive years.

6) Vikas Khanna has a degree in Philosophy & Literature. 

7) He was awarded "Rising Star" Chef Award by Star Chefs in 2011. 

8) He was awarded GQ India Man of the year in 2012. 

9) New York Eater blog voted the chef - New York's Hottest Chef

10) On 14 May 2012, Khanna cooked for a fundraiser hosted for President Obama. 

11) Khanna has produced a documentary series named Holy Kitchens. 

12) The answer is none of the above as the chef has appeared in all of the shows and they are real. 

13) Vikas Khanna opened a restaurant called Ellora in Dubai. 

14) In 2018 Vikas Khanna built the first Culinary museum of India in Manipal. 

15) "Cooking for Life" was founded by Khanna in 2001. 

Updated 10:43 IST, November 13th 2020

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