Sanjay Thumma
About
Sanjay Thumma widely recognized as Vah-Chef, is an influential Indian celebrity chef, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and television personality. Sanjay was amongst those early chefs who used the YouTube platform and gained popularity back in the day. He founded the popular cooking website vahrehvah.com, which has garnered immense popularity among Indian expatriate communities globally. Sanjay's rise to fame began with the launch of his online recipe channel on YouTube in 2007, which has since amassed over 750 million views, making him a household name in the culinary world.
Sanjay's journey in the culinary industry began with the opening of his first restaurant, Sizzle India, in Chicago in 1998. Over the next seven years, he expanded his venture by opening three more restaurants.
In September 2007, Sanjay set up a studio in Chicago to record his first 150 recipes, which he posted on his YouTube channel, VahChef. His engaging and easy-to-follow cooking videos quickly gained popularity, with each video reaching over a million views. His channel became viral, attracting a vast audience among Indian communities worldwide.
Awards and accomplishments
Awards and accomplishments
A well-known television personality, Sanjay has appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef India Hindi and currently serves as a judge on MasterChef India Telugu on SonyLIV.
Sanjay gained widespread recognition by becoming the most-searched Indian chef, the third-most Googled chef in Asia, and ranking 15th worldwide in a survey conducted by a US-based global adventure company.
Sanjay’s YouTube channel has grown to 2.5 million subscribers with each video garnering thousands of views within hours.
Why Sanjay Thumma?
Sanjay Thumma’s contributions to the culinary world through his online presence and his ability to connect with a global audience have established him as a significant figure in the food industry. His dedication to sharing his love for cooking has inspired millions, making him a revered celebrity chef and a prominent influencer in the culinary community.
