Madhur Jaffrey

Madhur Jaffrey (born August 13, 1933) is an Indian actress, who has also become famous as a great chef and food writer.

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August 13 - 1933 - India - Actress - Chef - Writer

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She was born in Delhi, India, educated in England, and settled in New York City. Originally Madhur Bahadur, she obtained her stage name when she married Indian actor Saeed Jaffrey (divorced 1965). They have three daughters; Meera Jaffrey, Zia, and Sakina Jaffrey. Madhur Jaffrey is said to have been responsible for introducing James Ivory and Ismail Merchant. She has appeared in Indian, British, and American films, notably Shakespeare Wallah (1965) and Heat and Dust (1983). She was recently seen in Bombay Dreams on Broadway where she played the main character's grandmother (Shanti).

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Delhi, India - England - New York City - Saeed Jaffrey - Meera Jaffrey - Zia - Sakina Jaffrey - James Ivory - Ismail Merchant - Shakespeare Wallah - 1965 - Heat and Dust - 1983 - Bombay Dreams

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As well as acting, Jaffrey is the noted author of cookbooks of Indian, Asian, and world vegetarian cuisines, many of which have become bestsellers. She had her first cookery series on BBC television in 1989. She is one of the first chef/authors to have made cooking authentic Indian food at home accessible to Westerners. Jaffrey lives in the U.K. and the U.S.

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Vegetarian - BBC - 1989

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