Culinary Excellence Honoured

The “First India and Bharat24 Food and Hospitality Awards,” presented by Bikaji Foods, were held at the majestic Sawai Man Mahal, Rambagh Palace Jaipur, on Saturday, August 12.

Jagdeesh Chandra along with Celebrity Guest Mallika Singh presented the awards to deserving individuals and organisations that have shown exceptional dedication in the food and hospitality industry.

Jagdeesh Chandra conveyed his congratulations, stating, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Rishee Miglani, Lokesh Sharma along with Anita Hada and my entire team, for crafting a memorable and impactful event. This year’s awards were strategically designed to endorse and acknowledge the burgeoning talents among young entrepreneurs in the realm of food and hospitality.”

The evening was graced by notable personalities from Jaipur, culminating in an enchanting atmosphere and a truly splendid event. While its origins were rooted in Jaipur, this year’s edition transcended boundaries with the inclusion of a special award from an esteemed NCR-level hotel, “The Lodhi,” recognized as Delhi’s premier hospitality establishment. To amplify the grandeur of the ceremony, accolades were extended not only to illustrious hotels like Lake Palace and Umaid Bhawan Palace but also to distinguished restaurants, cafes, lounges, and exquisite 5-star boutique hotels.

Brand Ambassador Rishee Miglani shared his vision, asserting, “My aspiration is to continually magnify the scale and prominence of this event with each passing year. This achievement owes a significant debt to the unwavering trust placed by Jagdeesh Chandra, whose judicious decision to grant creative autonomy resulted in the resounding triumph of this event. His steadfast determination to enhance the stature of the event with each passing year has indisputably paved the way for its success.”

Anita Hada expressed her gratitude, remarking, “I extend my profound gratitude to Jagdeesh Chandra for his vision and to Rishee and Lokesh for orchestrating the resounding success of this event. JC Sir’s invaluable guidance has been instrumental in elevating these awards to the pinnacle of prestige, providing a platform for young and talented industry entrepreneurs. Under the visionary guidance of Jagdeesh Chandra, Bharat24 - Vision of New India has rapidly emerged as the fastest-growing national Hindi news channel. Notably, we recently launched a program titled ‘Modi, Mulk Musalman,’ anchored by Rubika Liyaquat, who recently joined Bharat24, the programme is part of our vision that we stand for each and every citizen of India. Bharat24 truly embodies the idea of Jahan Tak Bharat, Wahan Tak Bharat24!” The event also witnessed the presence of esteemed celebrity guest Sonam Bajwa, a highly regarded actress within the realm of Punjabi cinema. Bajwa played a pivotal role in inaugurating India’s pioneering IT-based garment manufacturing enterprise, ADPL. Anita Hada also conveyed the gratitude of the entire team to Deepak Agarwal, MD Bikaji foods and the entire team of Bikaji for their constant support. The event was graced by the luminaries of Jaipur, comprising an assemblage of distinguished personalities, culminating in an exquisite evening characterized by an enchanting atmosphere.