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Living Foodz to air ‘The Global Menu’ by Chef Ranveer Brar
MUMBAI: Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to jet set around the world with culinary mastermind Ranveer Brar in The Global Menu, the latest launch by Living Foodz, India’s premiere foodtainment channel.
With this show, Chef Ranveer aims to introduce cuisines from South America, Middle East, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Korea, Hungary, South Africa, Ethiopia, Mongolia and Burma, which have not been widely explored.
“The Indian palette, for the longest time, has primarily been exposed to a narrow range of ‘international’ cuisines, barely venturing beyond Chinese, Italian, Mexican, or more recently, Japanese food. Here too, what we get to taste are highly Indianized versions of popular dishes. During my many travels, I have discovered that the brilliant and delectable food culture across South America, Scandinavia and closer home in Sri Lanka, remains largely uncharted. I hope to bring the world to the Indian dining table with The Global Menu”, says an excited Ranveer Brar.
With this new spin on world cuisine, Living Foodz intends to change the perception of international food. Living Foodz business head Amit Nair says “The stereotype of the Indian with conservative taste buds is slowly but steadily changing, especially in metros. Today, we find millennials actively scouring for newer and more authentic global cuisines. The Global Menu taps into this trend of aspiring towards newer travel and food experiences. The show will definitely strike a chord with viewers as it bridges the gap between them and takes them an exotic culinary experience like never before.”
The Global Menu will introduce the audience to delicacies like Garlic Quinoa from Peru, Argentine Black Beans a la Olla, Berry Pilaf from Iran, Anzac cookies from New Zealand, Sri Lankan Koki, Hungarian Goulash and Samousa Thouk from Burma among others.
As the host, Chef Ranveer will ensure that the cooking instructions are interspersed with fascinating cultural and travel-based anecdotes, like how the collective obsession for ceviche in Peru led to the government declaring a ‘National Ceviche Day’ to commemorate the country’s favourite food.
Join Chef Ranveer Brar every Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30 pm, 7 September onwards, as he takes you on a journey of the culinary treasure troves around the world! Repeat telecast of the episodes will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5 pm and 8 pm.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
