Cannes 2024: Mumbai chef Sanjyot Keer makes history as the second Indian chef to walk the red carpet

Chef Sanjyot Keer`s short film has won the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement

Mumbai chef Sanjyot Keer, the culinary maestro known for his fusion of flavours and captivating Indian culinary creations will be making his debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, popularly known as Cannes 2024.

This marks a significant moment not only for chef Keer but also for the Indian culinary scene as he becomes the second Indian chef to walk the iconic Cannes red carpet, following the footsteps of chef Vikas Khanna.

Keer is an avid admirer of films, and has very recently produced an award-winning short film 'Before We Die' that brings to light the dire water crisis in the interiors of Maharashtra. This short film has won the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and is now streaming on Indian OTT platform JioCinema.

Chef Sanjyot Keer is known for his delicious food content and expressed his excitement about this incredible opportunity, stating, "The Cannes Film Festival is an incredible stage for cinema and culture. I am grateful to have been invited to experience this Festival in all its glory. In my 8 year journey with Your Food Lab, I have strived hard to make every food video feel like cinema in my own way of storytelling. My life-long goal is to bring a fresh perspective to traditional Indian cooking, making it accessible to audiences worldwide through my work as a culinary artist."

Chef Keer has carved a niche for himself in the digital culinary world, garnering a massive subscriber base of 15 million across social media platforms and captivating audiences with his delectable Indian recipes. His innovative approach to food and storytelling have earned him widespread acclaim and admiration. He was recently seen cooking misal pav with the global music sensation Ed Sheeran.

The Cannes Film Festival, renowned for its celebration of cinematic excellence and artistic creativity, provides the perfect backdrop for chef Keer, who is popularly known for Your Food Lab that has over 3 million followers on Instagram. As chef Sanjyot Keer prepares to embark on this remarkable journey at Cannes, he is also set to leave an indelible mark on the global culinary stage for Mumbai and India.