Padma Shri

Chef Damu: How One Tamil Chef Turned Kitchens, Classrooms and Television Into a Single Legacy

Padma Shri Chef K. Damodharan, known as Chef Damu, built a multifaceted legacy as a professional chef, culinary educator, Guinness World Record holder, and beloved television personality who popularized Tamil cuisine. His career spanned kitchens, classrooms, television, and public service, leaving a lasting impact on food culture and education in Tamil Nadu.