Marathi TV Chef Vishnu Manohar Becomes India's 4th Richest with ₹40 Crore Net Worth

As of October 11, 2025, Nagpur-based celebrity chef Vishnu Manohar has become the fourth richest chef in India, boasting an impressive net worth of ₹40 crore. This remarkable feat makes Manohar the only Marathi chef to feature among the country's top 10 culinary icons, a list that includes renowned names like Sanjeev Kapoor, Ranveer Brar, and Vineet Bhatia.

Manohar's journey from a local Marathi television chef to an international culinary sensation is nothing short of inspiring. His rise to fame began with the hugely popular Marathi TV show 'Mejwani Paripurna Kitchen', which aired daily and became a lunchtime ritual across Maharashtra. Manohar's simple, cheerful style and emphasis on traditional recipes quickly made him a household name, with the show running for an astounding 4,500 episodes - the longest-running culinary show in the country.

Now, the celebrated chef is preparing for yet another milestone. He plans to introduce Nagpur's iconic snacks, such as 'sambharwadi' and 'orange puran poli', to a global audience. Manohar believes that just like Pune's 'bhakarwadi', these local delicacies have the potential to captivate taste buds worldwide. Additionally, he is set to launch a new franchise called Rasoi Express, which will serve only Maharashtrian cuisine.