Chef Damu

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Damodharan Kothandaraman (3 September 1954 – 25 October 2026), professionally known as Chef Damu, was an Indian celebrity chef. He was known for hosting numerous cooking shows and serving as a judge on popular Tamil language television programs, most notably Cooku with Comali on Star Vijay. He holds three Guinness World Records including the longest cooking marathon by an individual, the longest dosa, and largest curry. In recognition of his contributions to the culinary arts, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2025.His Favorite Spiritual Spot In india ia Ahobilam The Birth Place of Lord Narasimha. Damu was also known for being the first Indian chef to receive a Ph.D. in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, awarded by the University of Madras in 2004. In 2025, Chef Damu was conferred the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to culinary science.

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