Harpal Singh Sokhi
Harpal Singh Sokhi shares Indian recipes with a smile, from his “Namak Shamak” cooking videos and Turban Tadka to judging Laughter Chefs and shaping the food at Karigari.
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- Hometown
- Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
- Training
- IHM Bhubaneswar, class of 1987
- Work
- Chef, television personality, restaurateur and author
- Signature
- “Namak Shamak”
- Early television
- Hosted the first episode of Khana Khazana in 1993
Mini bio
How it started.
Harpal grew up in Kharagpur, West Bengal, and trained at IHM Bhubaneswar, graduating in 1987. In an interview with Slurrp, he recalled his brother encouraging him to take the entrance exam. His interest in the course grew into a decision to become a chef.
Finding his flavour.
He developed his knowledge of Hyderabadi cooking with Ustad Habib Pasha and Begum Mumtaz Khan. He hosted the first episode of Khana Khazana in 1993, then continued building his cooking skills in hotels. Turban Tadka brought his playful approach to Indian recipes to a wider audience, with “Namak Shamak” becoming his signature.
Beyond the recipe.
Fans now know him from Laughter Chefs as well as his own recipe videos. He also brings his food stories to the Karigari restaurant brand. His book The Biryani Leader uses the preparation of biryani to explore leadership, teamwork and management.
Creditschronological, newest first
Television
- 2025Laughter Chefs, season 3Chef and judge
- 2011Turban TadkaHost
- 1993Khana KhazanaHost of the first episode
Books
Awards
Quotes
I think Turban Tadka worked because I tried to make cooking fun.Harpal Singh Sokhi, The Tribune
In a January 2026 interview, he reflected on how his humour developed across his cooking shows.
Trivia
- His “Namak Shamak” jingle grew from thinking about salt as an essential ingredient while reading about Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha.
- He is a music lover and speaks more than five languages, according to his official biography.
- His mother’s roasted-mango gudamba remains one of his cherished summer food memories.
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