Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapoor Opens Up About His Culinary Inspiration. In a heartfelt revelation, celebrated Indian chef Kunal Kapoor has credited his mother and grandparents for shaping his passion for cooking. Kapoor's grandparents, who migrated to India after the devastating partition of 1947, played a significant role in introducing him to the rich culinary traditions of the subcontinent. Their stories of resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity have inspired Kapoor's culinary journey, which has taken him to the heights of international culinary fame.
"My biggest celebrity is my mother": Kunal Kapur says mother's dedication, grandaparents journey after partition inpired his culinary path ANI News