CM Vijay expressed deep grief at the passing of celebrated chef K. Damodharan, known as Chef Damu — a Padma Shri awardee who set a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual in 2010 — calling it a great loss to the culinary world.
CM Vijay expressed deep grief at the passing of celebrated chef K. Damodharan, known as Chef Damu — a Padma Shri awardee who set a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual in 2010 — calling it a great loss to the culinary world.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed deep grief at the passing of celebrated chef K. Damodharan, popularly known as Chef Damu, on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For a generation of Tamil families, Chef Damu’s television shows were where they learnt new dishes and kitchen tips. His warmth and simple explanations made him one of the best-known chefs in South India.
Condolence Chef Damu Padma Shri Day 169