Lara Zijl 
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway recently made a heartwarming visit to chef Vikas Khanna’s acclaimed restaurant, Bungalow, in New York. The visit turned out to be an emotional experience for Khanna, who shared the touching encounter on his Instagram account.
Vikas Khanna posted a picture with Anne Hathaway from the memorable day, revealing the deep emotional impact the meeting had on him. He recounted how Hathaway’s film, ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ served as a source of comfort for his sister, Radhika, who passed away on February 28, 2022, after a prolonged battle with Lupus.
In his heartfelt post, Khanna wrote, “I still remember the day when I had to delete all the files of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ & ‘Sex in the City’ from my computer. I had saved all these files to watch them on loop on hospital beds with my sister. I don’t even remember how many times Radha, @sammahmood & me have watched these videos. She loved loved @annehathaway & knew all the dialogues by heart. She was the happiest reciting every dialogue of DWP. And somehow I learnt it by heart too. This was her painkiller.”
He added, “I deleted each file and tried to forget all these dialogues. Today when my beloved @anjula_acharia & @furhan_ahmad brought Anne to Bungalow tonight, each & every single dialogue & laughter came back to me. Somehow I was so happy to feed her. This is the only way I know how to show love & thank people. Thank you Anne for taking away her pain when we repeated ‘Everybody wants to be us’ and laughed. I photoshopped my Radha in the photo right next to her hero. I know she was there.”
Bungalow, situated in the vibrant culinary scene of New York, has quickly become a favorite among food enthusiasts since its opening in March 2024. The restaurant recently hosted global star Priyanka Chopra, who shared her delightful experience and appreciation for the culinary offerings at Bungalow. She visited the restaurant with her husband Nick Jonas, manager Anjula Acharia, and friends, further adding to the venue’s growing popularity.
Vikas Khanna’s journey from his humble beginnings in Amritsar to becoming a renowned chef in the United States is nothing short of inspiring. Known for introducing Indian cuisine to a global audience, Khanna has cooked for distinguished personalities like Barack Obama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Dalai Lama. His achievements in the culinary world continue to set new milestones and inspire many.
Hathaway’s visit to Bungalow not only brought back cherished memories for Khanna but also highlighted the profound impact of films and food in bringing people together and creating lasting bonds.
