Born in Asansol on January 19, 1968, I did my schooling at St. Vincent’s, Asansol, and A.G. Church, Durgapur, before pursuing hotel management from IHM Taratala, graduating in 1991. I began my career at The Oberoi Grand in 1993, followed by stints at Trident Agra, The Oberoi New Delhi, and Trident Udaipur, where I deepened my knowledge of Indian cuisine. I also trained in Melbourne, Indonesia, and Bali. I later led kitchens at The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Trident Chennai—opening Cinnamon and the award-winning Samudra—and returned to The Oberoi Grand in 2008, significantly growing banquet revenues and leading restaurant openings like Threesixtythree. I’ve trained in Singapore and London, including at Michelin-starred Greenhouse and Morton’s. Passionate about gardening, photography, reading, and badminton, I continue evolving through global exposure and guest feedback, always striving to push culinary boundaries while embracing local flavours and trends.