Karnataka is honoring chef Vikas Khanna for promoting Mysore Sandal Soap globally by gifting him a special hamper in recognition of his efforts to elevate the state's cultural heritage.

Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant welcomed actress Anne Hathaway, who dined there with friends. Khanna gifted her unique items, including Mysore Sandalwood Soap and a handcrafted marble box, reflecting a personal connection from his past involving his sister's admiration for Hathaway's work.

Chef Vikas Khanna paid tribute to his late sister, Radha, and celebrated Indian heritage by gifting Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway Mysore Sandalwood Soap, a handcrafted marble box, and the book Kiss in Kashmir during her visit to his New York restaurant,

The Mysore Sandal Soap, has been a long-standing symbol of Karnataka’s craftsmanship and is manufactured by KSDL.

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) – Chef Vikas Khanna, a top ambassador of Indian cuisine, has made a splash on the U.S. culinary scene with his restaurant Bungalow in New York City. Known for his “haath ka hunar” and his grandmother’s recipes, Vikas has brought the flavors of India to NYC, attracting celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Shah Rukh Khan.

Chef Vikas Khanna shares his journey from Amritsar to global fame, elevating Indian cuisine with his Michelin-starred restaurant Bungalow in New York.

Bengaluru: Riding high on the global buzz sparked when Anne Hathaway held the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap, Karnataka govt has decided to send a special .

Vikas Khanna gifted Anne Hathaway the soap, along with his favourite novel, 'Kiss in Kashmir' by Monica Saigal, and a handcrafted marble box from Agra during her visit to his Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award-winning Indian restaurant,

Along with the Mysore Sandal soap, Vikas Khanna also gifted Anne Hathaway handcrafted marble box from Agra and the book Kiss in Kashmir.

Vikas Khanna shared a video showing the gifts he presented to Hollywood star Anne Hathaway during her visit to his restaurant, Bungalow, in New York.