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Chef Damu passes away at 72

Reported by The Hindu 25 Oct 2026, 6:26 pm IST 1 min read

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In 2010, Chef Damu entered the Guinness Book of World Records by cooking 617 dishes in 24 hours. He, a recipient of Padma Shri, was one of the judges on the popular television series ‘Cooku With Comali’.

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First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 6:26 pm IST
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