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Did You Know Chef Vikas Khanna’s Mom Was A Pilot & The 1st Lady Driver Of Punjab?

A new Sunday Brunch episode takes viewers to Amritsar, where Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna welcomes Kamiya Jani into his home. The episode offers a glimpse into his family, heartwarming conversations, and a delicious Punjabi feast.

by Priyanshi Shah
Did You Know Chef Vikas Khanna’s Mom Was A Pilot & The 1st Lady Driver Of Punjab?

Hey foodies, if you’re a fan of our Sunday Brunch episode, then you will definitely love our upcoming episode. The Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna invited our Editor-in-Chief Kamiya Jani to Amritsar. At his home, we also meet his mother, bhabhi, and elder brother, and you’ll be surprised by a shocking fact about his mother. Read on to know more! 

Surprising Fact About Vikas Khanna’s Mother Will Surprise You 

In the Sunday Brunch episode, Kamiya Jani visited Amritsar to meet chef Vikas Khanna’s entire family. She was excited to meet them, and during the interaction, his mother, Bindu Khanna, revealed that in her 80 years of life, this is the first time she has given an interview or had someone come to meet her like this.

While talking to Kamiya Jani, Vikas Khanna’s elder brother, Nishant Khanna, revealed that their mother was also a pilot, which truly surprised us. He also shared that she was the only woman car driver in Punjab, and recently she even took part in a car rally. How amazing is that! What surprised us the most was when she revealed that she still drives every day and would randomly say at 2 AM to drive to Delhi.

Also Read: Vikas Khanna’s 2-Minute Bhapa Doi Recipe Is Perfect For Lazy Dessert Cravings!

What Was On The Menu?

When the brunch is at Vikas Khanna’s home, you know it’s going to be special and very homely. On the menu, they had Chana Masala, Kadhi Wale Chawal, Rajma, Gulab Jamun, and Bhalle. It was a pure Punjabi meal, and the chef himself made us try the special matthi topped with imli chutney, chole, and onion. It was really delicious and can be enjoyed anytime: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even evening snacks.

Then we noticed the chef adding chole on kulche, to which we asked what he was doing. He replied that people in Amritsar prepare double-fermented kulche, which is eaten with chole and more. This is the first thing the chef eats whenever he comes to Amritsar.

To know more about Vikas Khanna, get ready for our upcoming Sunday Brunch episode!

Also Read: Vikas Khanna Has Watched DDLJ 500 Times; For SRK Films, Its Always 1st Day, 1st Show

Cover Image Courtesy: Facebook/ Chef Vikas Khanna

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First Published: June 26, 2026 4:33 PM

FAQs

Where does Vikas Khanna live with his family in India?

In India, chef Vikas Khanna lives in Amritsar with his family.

Who was the first car driver in Punjab?

In Punjab, the first car driver was Bindu Khanna, mother of Vikas Khanna.

Which is the first dish Vikas Khanna eats after arriving in Amritsar?

Vikas Khanna revealed that chole kulche is the first dish he eats after arriving in Amritsar.