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Grammy-winning musician Shankar Mahadevan is expanding his creative talents into the culinary world with a new restaurant chain. The Malgudi-inspired restaurants will offer unique South Indian dishes personally curated by Mahadevan himself. Located across three Mumbai suburbs, the restaurants promise an authentic dining experience. Mahadevan's venture demonstrates his multifaceted creativity beyond music and composition.

Key Points: Shankar Mahadevan's Malgudi Restaurants Debut in Mumbai

  • Musician launches three Mumbai restaurant branches in Chembur, Borivali, and Lower Parel
  • Restaurants named after R. K. Narayan's fictional town Malgudi
  • All menu dishes personally curated by Shankar Mahadevan
  • Features rare traditional South Indian recipes like Mulbagal Dosa
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Shankar Mahadevan to start eating outlets inspired by R. K. Narayan's fictitious town 'Malgudi'

Singer Shankar Mahadevan launches unique South Indian restaurant chain inspired by R. K. Narayan's legendary fictional town

Shankar Mahadevan to start eating outlets inspired by R. K. Narayan's fictitious town 'Malgudi'
"We will be offering Mulbagal Dosa, which has a 100-year-old recipe. I bet you will taste it for the first time - Shankar Mahadevan"

Mumbai, Aug 19

After impressing everyone with his melodious voice and soulful compositions, Shankar Mahadevan is all set to treat our taste buds with his unique recipes.

The singer and composer will be starting a chain of restaurants in Mumbai, inspired by writer R. K. Narayan's fictitious town Malgudi. His restaurants will be located in various popular locations of Mumbai, such as Chembur, Borivali, and Lower Parel.

Choreographer and director Farah Khan recently paid a visit to Shankar Mahadevan's house in Navi Mumbai's Vashi area for her YouTube channel.

They met his better half, Sangeeta Shankar Mahadevan, and sons Sidharth and Shivam.

During the visit, Shankar Mahadevan flaunted his cooking skills by making potli prawns and thecha for his guests.

He further revealed that he be opening a chain of restaurants this month (August). Shankar Mahadevan shared that all the dishes on the menu of his restaurant, Malgudi, have been curated by him.

He added that they will be opening three branches of Malgudi in Chembur, Borivali and Lower Parel.

"We will be offering Mulbagal Dosa, which has a 100-year-old recipe. I bet you will taste it for the first time," Shankar Mahadevan said.

Spilling her excitement, Farah stated that she cannot wait to visit Shankar Mahadevan's South Indian restaurants.

Not just that, Shankar Mahadevan even composed a song for Farah's cook, Dilip, with his voice. They named the song, "Pagaar Badhao".

The composer also revealed that he has recently built a full recording studio inside the home, turning an entire floor, of six-storey house into a creative hub.

The main incentive behind making the studio was to cut out the daily commutes for work.

The walls of the studio proudly display the various honours received by him over the years, including his Padma Shri and his 2024 Grammy. We could also see the multiple National Film Awards as a singer and for music directed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Malgudi theme restaurants sound amazing! R.K. Narayan's stories have such nostalgic value for us Indians. Hope they recreate the authentic South Indian experience with proper filter coffee and traditional ambiance.
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Aditya G
Borivali location is perfect for us western suburb folks! Finally some good South Indian food beyond the usual chain restaurants. Hope the pricing is reasonable though - celebrity restaurants tend to be overpriced.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up reading Malgudi Days, this concept is absolutely delightful! The combination of literary nostalgia and authentic cuisine is brilliant. Hope they maintain the quality across all branches.
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Vikram M
Potli prawns and thecha? Shankar Mahadevan knows his food! Hope he brings the same authenticity to his restaurants that he brings to his music. The 100-year-old dosa recipe has me really curious!
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the concept, I hope this isn't just another celebrity vanity project. Mumbai needs restaurants that focus on authentic taste rather than just big names. Hope Shankar sir is genuinely involved in the kitchen operations.
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Nisha Z
The whole family seems so talented! Sangeeta Mahadevan is an accomplished violinist, and now Shankar ji is exploring culinary arts

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