Chef Vikas Khanna Recalls His Battle With Clubfoot, Credits His Mom For Support, 'People Used To...'

Vikas Khanna is one of the most prominent chefs in the world who has been a significant brand ambassador of Indian cuisine on the global stage. After being brought up on the streets of Amritsar, he went to the US and established himself as a successful restaurateur and celebrity chef. His journey, filled with hard work, self-belief and determination, has won many accolades. But few people know that Vikas' journey to success, which inspires many, was filled with its fair share of struggles. In a recent post, Chef Vikas revealed that he once suffered from clubfoot and that his mom had become a pillar of strength.

Vikas Khanna reveals people used to question him about his clumsiness as a kid 

Vikas Khanna, recently seen in Celebrity MasterChef, took to his Instagram handle and shared a special throwback post. In the post, he revealed a lesser-known fact about his struggle with clubfoot and shared a rare picture from when he was just a few weeks old and was sitting in his mother's lap after undergoing clubfoot surgery in Delhi. The celebrity chef revealed that people often questioned his mom about his clumsiness, but rather than being affected by the questions, his mother always expressed her belief that he would find success in his life. Vikas penned:

"Back then, when people used to ask my Maa about my clumsy feet… about how I struggled to run. She'd smile and say, "He'll fly one day." Maybe that's what did the magic. Her faith. Her quiet strength. Her energy that never once wavered."

Chef Vikas added how his mother always held the belief that he would thrive in life. Netizens were surprised at the new revelations and praised his mom for her unconditional support. One netizen shared her experience and penned, "'Maa' is the word chef; I'm also a mom to a differently abled daughter who wishes to see her daughter fly high. My daughter has her left hand missing below the elbow. God, faith and maa." Another user praised chef Vikas's mother and wrote, "Faith and determination can move mountains."

When Vikas Khanna credited his mom for his restaurant, Bungalow's success 

Vikas Khanna owns multiple restaurants worldwide, and one of the most popular is Bungalow in New York. It is special as it gives a nostalgic tribute to Indian houses and culture. The restaurant won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award and has hosted some of the most popular personalities in the world. In a previous post, the chef shared a picture of him dancing with his mom at an event, crediting her and his sister's vision for success of Bungalow. Recalling the same, he penned:

"Thank you, Maa, for being the magic behind Bungalow. Who knew that an Indian Restaurant would be one of the highest-booked restaurants in North America? Never thought that would happen in our lifetimes. It happened because of you, Maa. You lifted me when I was totally crumbled and broken. You said that I have to do this one time for Radha's dream to create "The Greatest Indian Restaurant in the World". A restaurant that some would call a home," 

More about Vikas Khanna 

Vikas Khanna was born in Amritsar and suffered from clubfoot as a kid. He couldn't run until he was 13. Vikas studied hotel management in India and pursued higher education in New York. Before becoming a popular Indian chef, he worked in the kitchen of the most popular Indian hotels, including the Taj Hotels, Oberoi Group, Welcome Group, and Leela Group of Hotels. Chef Vikas then opened his restaurants in cities like Dubai and New York. Vikas Khanna became a household name after appearing as a judge on various seasons of MasterChef India and a guest judge on MasterChef Australia

What do you think about Chef Vikas Khanna's revelations about his mom's support and faith amid his battle with clubfoot?

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