Celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television personality Vikram Vij is renowned for redefining Indian cuisine in Canada and beyond. Trained in Austria and seasoned at world-class establishments, he opened Vij’s in 1994 in Vancouver, blending bold innovation with deep-rooted tradition.
Known for his signature hospitality — often greeting guests with a cup of chai — Chef Vij has earned global acclaim, multiple Michelin Bib Gourmand honours, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. For DARPAN, he handpicked these recipes from his new 2025 cookbook, My New Indian Kitchen, showcasing his ever-evolving culinary artistry.
A passionate foodie since his early days, chef Ranveer Brar believes God lives in food! Try this Anarsa recipe and you will want to enjoy not this Diwali but every Diwali.
This Masterchef India (Season 4) co-judge is a professional food stylist and a television show host with successful food shows, namely, Breakfast Xpress, Snack Attack, Homemade, Thank God It's Friday, Health Bhi Taste Bhi and a travel series, The Great Indian Rasoi.
With over 15 years of experience in the food industry and over 10 years as executive and corporate chef across India and the USA, chef Ranveer has been recognized for his contribution to various cuisines by institutions such as The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF), Academy for International Culinary Art's (AICA) and James Beard House
