NE NEWS SERVICE
MUMBAI, MARCH 23
World Leadership Congress on Tuesday honoured Navjeevan Express Food & Hospitality editor, Celebrity Master Chef Dr Kaviraj Khialani with ‘Most Admired Chef’ title. The title conferred on him in recognition of his outstanding commitment, passionate approach and never give up attitude towards his area of expertise which is truly an inspiring factor for youngsters who wish to be successful in this competitive industry.
Earlier this month, Dr Kaviraj Khialani was conferred with Zoom Delhi award in recognition of his commitment and outstanding achievement in food and hospitality industry and education
Lauding Dr Kaviraj Khialani for raising the bar for others in the hospitality sector, Navjeevan Express team,says, “Passion at its very best and a zeal to achieve beyond the horizon and a vision to achieve success and yet be grounded, humble and aspiring to do even more for the food & hospitality industry, education field and print and digital media, sharing his thoughts, ideas and recipes related to world cuisine and more is what makes Chef Kaviraj is known to be a multi- tasking professional, renowned and iconic name in the hospitality world. He has been a young achiever since the tender age of 11 months, endorsed a healthy baby tonic for a medical company made him a face of the brand across India, growing up being a topper in academics throughout, winning several accolades along the way!”
A keen interest in cooking developed since the age of 7, learning his basics from his mother in his home kitchen, a keen observer and learner picked up the skills watching, practicing and also being open to visualise, create and work on unusual ideas since a young age he was able to dish out, present and innovate pretty well from the regulars. Having completed his higher education and achieved international certifications from Switzerland, America to name a few he always had a flair to share his experience, knowledge which he gained working with several reputed brands like the Taj group, Kuwait Airways, he actively got into academics as well besides being a consultant for the industry, say culinary experts.
Chef Kaviraj also tapped opportunities which came his way of being on Indian television and beyond from Star Plus to Colors Television which saw him hosting and mentoring foodies on a food reality show called Mallika-e-Kitchen which also happened to be the very first on Colors channel. An author, advisor, mentor, coach and guide he loves to interact with young aspiring to be chefs and hoteliers, he is also a lifestyle coach and believes in focussing on goals rather than distractions in life. His continued support extended in a number of ways during the last 2 plus years of the pandemic have also been appreciated by a number of organisations, institutions and universities all over India.
He has been conferred upon this coveted title of the Most Admired Chef presented to him by the World Leadership Congress in association with Asia Food Congress on Tuesday at Hotel Taj Lands’ End in Mumbai for this outstanding commitment, passionate approach and never give up attitude towards his area of expertise which is truly an inspiring factor for youngsters who wish to be successful in this competitive industry.
In his acceptance speech, Chef Kaviraj, said, “It always feels nice to be appreciated, honoured and awarded with new titles & recognitions are always a booster to existing performance. It also gives me a stronger sense and vision of working even harder and make noticeable developments in all I do and to be able to serve the industry, academia and society on the whole to the best of my capability. The title of most admired chef, is a new and varied one in my collection of awards till date and will continue to inspire me to achieve further laurels on a global platform.”
