Sihi Kahi Chandru, the culinary maestro of the small screen, is on the brink of entering record books for his three-decade culinary journey, spanning over 2000 episodes and featuring nearly 3000 diverse food creations. The time is ripe for Chandru to consider compiling a comprehensive food dictionary capturing the essence of his culinary expertise.
With such remarkable achievements, Sihi Kahi Chandru marked the grand celebration of the 1000th episode of ‘Bombat Bhojana.’ The star-studded event saw the participation of Raja Vikram, the business head of Suvarna Channel, Varsha, the program head, and other luminaries. The celebration included a lavish spread of food served on a plantain leaf on ‘Ekadashi Day,’ accompanied by songs and jubilant festivities. Veteran actress Vijayalakshmi’s Hindi performance added to the joy, prompting everyone to join in a lively dance. Expressing gratitude, Sihi Kahi Chandru thanked Suvarna Satellite channel for unwavering support, even during the challenging times of COVID. He reminisced about the unforgettable moments when the team was confined to different rooms for episodes. Chandru revealed that despite contemplating giving up his culinary programs in 1991 due to being overshadowed as an actor, the genre stuck with him, compelling him to infuse a novel touch. Looking ahead, on January 15, 2024, Sihi Kahi Chandru is set to launch Season 4 of ‘Bombat Bhojana,’ with plans to feature common people on his platform. Notable figures from previous seasons included Deputy CM of Karnataka DK Shivakumar, Sudha Murthy, Arundhati Nag, Bhasker Rao, Gururaj Karjagi, and others. The 1000th episode featured the renowned Kannada actress Malashri, and upcoming episodes will showcase more celebrities, including a schedule with NRIs in Australia. Raja Vikram, the Business Head of Suvarna channel, emphasized Chandru as a brand and praised the familial bond shared. Varsha, the program head, acknowledged ‘Bombat Bhojana’ for creating history over its three-and-a-half-year journey, attributing its success to Chandru’s dedication. The program has garnered laurels with the blessings of Sri Annapurneshwari Krupakataksha, she added. Gowri Subramanya, the presenter of health tips on ‘Bombat Bhojana,’ lauded Chandru as the ‘Navarasa Nayaka and Abhinaya Chakravarthy.’ She highlighted the program’s broad appeal, reaching from small children to senior citizens. Makeup tips, developed by Chandru’s daughter, have also gained popularity in previous seasons. The joyous occasion witnessed the release of the ‘Bombat Bhojana 3’ book, featuring valuable recipes and health tips. The event, expertly handled by Saurab Kulkarni and his wife Namratha, marked another milestone in the culinary journey of Sihi Kahi Chandru.
