As Love Sitara gears up for release, the trailer has sparked excitement about the love story between Sitara and Arjun, played by Sobhita Dhulipala and Rajeev Siddhartha. But before diving into their tale, let’s look at some iconic film stars who donned the chef’s hat on screen.

Amitabh Bachchan

In the 2007 film Cheeni Kum, directed by R. Balki, Amitabh Bachchan plays a chef in an unusual love story between Buddha and Nina (played by Tabu). Their romance blossoms over a Hyderabadi Biryani and eventually leads to marriage.

Shahrukh Khan

Amitabh Bachchan Picture as chef — Shahrukh Khan as Chef

In the 1998 film Duplicate, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan plays a dual role. One of his characters, Bablu Chaudhary, is a chef, while the other, Manu, is a criminal. This film is one of the rare occasions where we see King Khan as a chef!

Saif Ali Khan

Shahrukh Khan Picture — Saif Ali Khan as chef

In Salaam Namaste (2005), one of Bollywood’s first films to portray a live-in relationship, Saif Ali Khan’s character is a chef. Preity Zinta plays a radio jockey who eventually moves in with him, leading to their unfolding love story.

Aditya Roy Kapur

Saif Ali Khan as chef — Aditya Roy Kapoor as Chef

Daawat-e-Ishq (2014) is a love story set in the food-loving cities of Lucknow and Hyderabad. Aditya Roy Kapur plays Tariq, a chef who wins the heart of Gullrez (Parineeti Chopra) through his culinary skills, proving that the way to the heart is through the stomach.

Rajeev Siddhartha

Aditya Roy Kapoor as Chef — Rajeev Siddhartha as Chef

In the upcoming film Love Sitara, directed by Vandana Kataria and set to release on ZEE5 on September 27, Rajeev Siddhartha plays a chef. The film revolves around two families with hidden secrets, and Rajeev underwent extensive training to embody the character entirely.

These films highlight some of the best portrayals of chefs in Hindi cinema. They combine love and culinary skills to craft unforgettable stories.