Imtiaz Qureshi is a name that builds adoration and respect into the hearts of every culinary enthusiast across the country.
He is the master chef at ITC Hotels, known for creating the culinary brand of the legendary restaurant, Bukhara at the ITC Maurya and reviving the Dum Pukht tradition of cuisine.
He has served several official banquets hosted by notable national dignitaries of the country.
After working at a few local restaurants, he joined ITC Hotels in 1979 and before long he became the master chef of the group. Such was Imtiaz's prowess that the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shree award in 2016 for his contributions to the culinary arts, making him the first chef to win the noble honor. The jolly, jovial master has continued to work even after retiring from the ITC franchise, working towards helping curate menus for restaurants and mentoring and training young chefs from across the country. He continues to play an active role in keeping the great Indian culinary tradition alive. A Padma Shree winning culinary wizard, Imtiaz Qureshi has been a paragon of Indian cuisine in the country. The master chef at the ITC Hotel franchise, Imtiaz has been the face of the brand and has constantly played a great role in developing and nurturing the future of Indian cuisine. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx