Genre Narrative non-fiction Creative director(s) Raghav Khanna Original language(s) Hindi | Written by Raghav Khanna Country of origin India | |
Directed by Akshar Pillai (Season 1) Gaurav Mehra (Season 2) George Varghese (additional Director season 2) | ||
Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan is an Indian television series that aired on The EPIC Channel and takes viewers into the world of Indian cuisine. The show gives an inside look into the royal kitchens of India. The series explores the history behind the cuisine of the Indian royals, showing how dishes were discovered, and their significance in Indian history. It premiered on 24 December 2014 with 11 one-hour episodes. EPIC launched Season 2 of the show on 8 July 2015 with 24 half-hour episodes. The show highlights how food and taste transcended time and its significance in our history.
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Show summary
Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan provides information about historical events that influenced culinary practices in different parts of India. The show also features a combination of recipes using local herbs, rare fowls and elaborate preparation methods. Food writers and food enthusiasts also share anecdotes on the food habits of the maharajahs.
Season one
Season two
Production
The show is produced by Rangrez Media Pvt. Ltd and Ashraf Abbas & Nidhi Tuli with concept & idea by Ashraf Abbas. Cinematography is by Ankit Trivedi, Swapnil Sonawane, Laxman Anand, Aniruddha Barua, Jiten Lucky, Saptarishi and Deepak Arya while direction is by Akshar Pillai (season 1), Gaurav Mehra (Season 2) & George Verghese (for some episodes of Season 2). The show has been researched and written by Raghav Khanna with voice over by Manwendra Tripathi. Episodes have been shot in locations across regions where culinary practices and cuisines have been discovered.
Critical reception
Deccan Herald praised The EPIC Channel and the show that celebrates Indian food in all its diversity and complexity. It takes pride in India's varied culinary heritage and makes us reflect on the richness of diverse cuisines in our very own kitchens.
Since its original run on The EPIC Channel, Netflix India has obtained the show and it is now available on their website and app for viewing.