Ayushmann Khurrana Takes South Korean Singer Eric Nam On A Food Journey through India

Ayushmann Khurrana and South Korean singer Eric Nam have three things in common. First, both are singers, songwriters, and composers. Second, they have both been honoured by TIME magazine as one of the most influential people in the world. Third, their love for food! 

Eric, who is currently visiting India for Lollapalooza, met Ayushmann last year at the TIME 100 Impact Award in Singapore. Since then, Ayushmann and Eric have formed a mutual admiration and have been in touch constantly. So when Ayushmann heard that Eric was going to be in Mumbai, he planned to host him and take him on a deliciously lip-smacking culinary journey through India.

Ayushmann made Eric gorge on Kanda Bhajiya with green chutney and red chutney (a West Indian specialty), Pindi Chole Amritsari Kulcha (a North Indian delicacy), Hyderabadi Gosht Ki Biryani with Raaita (a South Indian non-vegetarian sensation), and Ras Malai from the fabled East.

Talking about the same, Ayushmann Khurrana says, “I realised that Eric is a big foodie, and I wanted to give him the best food experience of our country that he will never be able to forget! Our beautiful country, our Incredible India, is also known across the world for its culinary might! We have so many cultures that the cuisine is extremely diverse and unique! Indian food is a celebration of life itself, and I wanted Eric to feel that when he was in India! I could see his eyes go wide each time he took a bite, and he savoured each dish to the fullest! I was happy to see him happy because I truly believe in the saying ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’!”

Eric Nam shared, "Ayushmann was such a gracious and welcoming host! We took a short but delicious culinary trip throughout India as he guided me through some of the tastiest dishes of this beautiful and vast country. I am an avid foodie, and being able to try these diverse dishes in one sitting with Ayushmann as my guide was truly wonderful. I love India, and it was so much fun tasting every corner of your country’s incredible food palate. My favourite dish of the experience was chole and roti, and of course the fun conversations I shared with Ayushmann were a blast. I really hope to be able to visit India very often to explore the vastness of this country’s cultures and beauties, and of course to have some more delicious foods."