Chef Damu
Indian chef · India · On the map · Chefs · Lived 1954 to 2026 · aged 72
Damodharan Kothandaraman, 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.
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In memoriam Died on 25 October 2026.
A life in dates
Awards
About this person
He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, achieved in 2010. In recognition of his contributions to the culinary arts, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2025.
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Country
India
Category
Chefs
Type
Chef
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1954 to 2026 · aged 72
