Vicky Ratnani
Rank
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At a Glance
| Profession | Chef, TV personality and F&B entrepreneur |
| Source of earnings | Endorsements |
| Career High Point | Was appointed the personal chef to Nelson Mandela on his journey from Durban to Cape Town |
| Number of times on list since 2017 | 1 |
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Earnings 2019 (In Rs crore) |
2 |
With a popular web series, Vicky the Gastronaut, and as the face of food at the lavish Inox Insignia, Chef Vicky Ratnani debuts on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list this year. The Mumbai chef has crossed seas to follow his dreams, starting his career on a series of world cruises, which exposed him to markets and cuisines across the world. His most recent show is a web series called Vicky the Gastronaut, a travel-based food show that shot its first two seasons in Peru and Australia, and will film its next in Chiang Mai in Thailand. Ratnani also has a health food start-up called Hello Green, and consults with Inox Cinemas' luxury brand, Insignia, for its elaborate menu.
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