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Cooku With Comali Season 5
''Cooku with Comali 5'' is the fifth season of the Tamil reality cooking TV show Cooku with Comali. It premiered on Star Vijay on 17 April 2024, and aired on every Saturday and Sunday at 21:30. Chef Damu returned to judged, accompanied by the new Madhampatty Rangaraj. The final episode aired on 29 September 2024. The season was won by television presenter Priyanka Deshpande, and the runner-up was actress Sujitha. Contestants (cooks) Comalis Guests Pairings Elimination history Production Development While the show had previously been produced by Media Masons, production on the fifth season was taken over by Box Office Studio. The format largely went unchanged, though there were changes in the judging panel; Chef Damu returned, but Venkatesh Bhat left and was succeeded by Madhampatty Rangaraj. Casting The previous year's contestans Pugazh (actor), Pugazh, Sunitha Gogoi, Mohamed Kuraishi, Kpy Sarath returned to compete in the show; they were joined by new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chef Damu
Dr. Damodharan Kothandaraman, professionally known as Chef Damu, is an Indian celebrity chef. He is known for hosting numerous cooking shows and serving as a judge on popular Tamil language television programs, most notably ''Cooku with Comali'' on Star Vijay. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, achieved in 2010. In recognition of his contributions to the culinary arts, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2025. He is also known for being the first Indian chef to receive a Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, awarded by the University of Madras in 2004. Career In December 2010, Chef Damu cooked 617 dishes weighing a total of 190 kilograms over a continuous cooking session that lasted 24 hours, 30 minutes, and 12 seconds. He has authored several cookbooks and conducted culinary workshops to promote traditional South Indian cuisine. He also served as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pugazh (actor)
Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh or Parattai Pugazh, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's '' Cooku with Comali''. Personal life Pugazh was born on 14 November 1990 in Cuddalore. He was educated at St. Joseph's High School and Sri Padaleswarar Secondary School in Thirupapuliyur. Pugazh married Benzi Riya in 2022. They have one daughter, who was born in September 2023. Career Pugazh grew to prominence after appearing as a 'comali' in '' Cooku with Comali''. He is known for his mimicry and humour. Udayaraj of ''Baana Kaathadi ''Baana Kaathadi'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Badri Venkatesh. The film stars Atharvaa, Samantha and Prasanna. Featuring music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Richard M. Nathan and ed ...'' fame helped Pugazh audition for '' Kalakka Povathu Yaaru'', but was not cast. Undeterred, he worked as a computer serviceman at Vijay TV and later starred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamta Mohandas
Mamta Mohandas (born 14 November 1984) is an Indian actress, producer and playback singer who primarily works in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. Mamta is a recipient of several awards including a Kerala State Film Award and two Filmfare Awards South. Mamta made her acting debut with '' Mayookham'' (2005) and had her breakthrough with ''Kadha Thudarunnu'' (2010), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress. She has since appeared in successful films such as '' Arike'' (2012), '' My Boss'' (2012), '' Two Countries'' (2015), '' Udaharanam Sujatha'' (2017), ''Carbon'' (2018), ''Nine'' (2019), '' Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel'' (2019), ''Forensic'' (2020), ''Jana Gana Mana'' (2022) and ''Maharaja'' (2024). Early life Mamta was born on 14 November 1984 in Manama, Bahrain, to Malayali parents (Mohandas and Ganga) from Thalassery, Kannur. She attended the Indian School, Bahrain, until 2002. She then pursu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Sethupathi
Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Awards, National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Following a stint as an Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin, NRI accountant in Dubai, Sethupathi started his film career working as a background actor and initially played minor supporting roles before his first lead role in ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010). In 2012, he rose to fame with ''Sundarapandian'', ''Pizza (2012 film), Pizza'' and ''Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom''. Sethupathi established himself as a successful actor with films such as ''Soodhu Kavvum'' (2013), ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013), ''Pannaiyarum Padminiyum'' (2014), ''Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum'' (2016), ''Iraivi'' (2016), ''Vikram Vedha'' (2017), '''96 (film), '96'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madurai Muthu
Madurai Muthu is an Indian stand-up comedian. He rose to prominence and limelight after taking part in Sun TV's reality stand-up comedy television program ''Asatha Povadhu Yaaru'', where he received a career breakthrough for his stand-up comedy. Despite having got a massive fan-following through Sun TV, he apparently joined its rival channel Star Vijay, in which he is portrayed as the face of the channel as he predominantly appears in reality television programmes aired in Star Vijay. He is well known for appearing on the comedy-cooking show '' Cooku With Comali''. He is also very well known for his property jokes, as he often uses props and tools to crack jokes in order to relate with the audience, which has become a go-to most sought after trademark style of him. Biography Muthu's wife Vaiyyammal died in a car accident in 2016. According to media sources and reports, she was traveling to Pilliyarpatti temple near Thiruppathur in Sivaganga district in her car, but her car ended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radha (actress)
Udaya Chandrika, better known by her screen name Radha (born 3 June 1965) is a former Indian actress, who predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films in addition to a few Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. She was one of the top heroines in the film industry for about a decade, from 1981 to 1991, dominating the 1980s era. Her elder sister Ambika, was is an actress. Ambika and Radha acted together in a number of films, during the peak of their careers. They also co-owned a movie studio called "ARS Studios" in 1986. She appeared on television as one of the judges in the STAR Vijay '' Jodi Number One Season 7'' and ''Season'' ''8'' Reality Dance programs. Personal life Radha hails from Kallara Village near Kilimanoor in Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala. She was born as Udaya Chandrika on 3 June 1965 and is the third daughter of Kallara Kunjan Nair and Sarassama. Her siblings are Ambika, Mallika, Suresh and Arjun. Her elder sister Ambika is also a popular actor. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshmipathy Balaji
Lakshmipathy Balaji (born 27 September 1981) is an Indian cricket coach and former international cricketer. He was a right-arm fast medium bowler. He represented the Indian cricket team and was part of the Indian team that finished as runners-up in the 2004 Asia Cup. He played for Tamil Nadu and South Zone in domestic cricket. In November 2002, he made his One Day International debut against West Indies. He made his Test debut against New Zealand in October 2003. He played the last of his eight test matches against Pakistan in March 2005, finishing with 27 wickets. He played 30 ODIs for India until 2009, taking 34 wickets. Later he played eight Twenty 20 Internationals. He played for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League from 2008 to 2010, winning the 2010 Indian Premier League and Champions League Twenty20. He also played for Kolkata Knight Riders from 2011 to 2013, winning the 2012 Indian Premier League and, in 2014, for Kings XI Punjab. After his retirement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subramaniam Badrinath
Subramaniam Badrinath (born 30 August 1980) is a former Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed middle order batter and an occasional right-arm off break bowler. He had represented the Indian cricket team and was named in the 30 man provisional squad for the 2007 Cricket World Cup but did not make it to the final squad. He has played for Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha, Hyderabad and South zone in domestic cricket. He has also played for Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has also represented the Indian Board President's XI on several occasions. Early life and family Badrinath was born on 30 August 1980 to S Subramaniam and Karpakam at Madras, Tamil Nadu in a Tamil brahmin family. He did his schooling from Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan and college at Guru Nanak College in Chennai. Badrinath is married to Suneethi Pinglay. Career International Badrinath represented India A before his debut with the Indian cricket team. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidyullekha Raman
Vidyullekha Raman (born 4 November 1991), also known as Vidyu Raman, is an Indian actress and comedian who appears in Telugu and Tamil films. The daughter of actor Mohan Raman, Vidyullekha made her debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2012 '' Neethaane En Ponvasantham''. She won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for the film ''Run Raja Run'' (2014). Early life and career Vidyullekha did her schooling in Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and later went to MCTM Matriculation, where she developed an interest in theatre and acting. She gained her popularity doing stage productions during her college years at M.O.P. Vaishnav College, where she graduated with a degree in Visual Communication. She has over 7 years of theater experience. She made her debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2012 bilingual films '' Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' and '' Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu'', appearing as Jenny, a friend of the character portrayed by Samantha. The actress has since played pivota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanitha Vijayakumar
Vanitha Vijayakumar (born 6 October 1980 ) is an Indian actress and film director who has appeared predominantly in Tamil language, Tamil films and television shows. Early life Vanitha is the eldest daughter of Tamil actor Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar and his second wife, Tamil actress Manjula Vijayakumar, Manjula. Vanitha has two younger sisters, Preetha Vijayakumar, Preetha and Sridevi Vijayakumar, Sridevi, who were former actresses. From his first marriage to Muthukannu Vellalar, Vijayakumar had three children. Actor Arun Vijay, Anitha and Kavitha are among her half-siblings. In September 2018, she had a public fallout with her family after she refused to leave a family property that she had initially rented for a shoot in Ashtalakshmi Nagar. Her father, Vijayakumar, subsequently filed a police complaint against her. Career Debut in Tamil and Malayalam cinema (1995–1999) Vanitha made her acting debut opposite Vijay (actor), Vijay in ''Chandralekha (1995 film), C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farina Azad
Farina Azad (born 9 November 1990) is an Indian television actress and presenter who predominantly works in Tamil television. Career She started her career as a television presenter and worked in TV channels like Vijay TV, Sun TV, Zee Tamil Zee Tamil is an Indian Tamil language pay television general entertainment channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally. The channel broadcasts from Guindy, Chennai, ... and Raj TV. She has appeared in TV shows such as ''Kitchen Galatta'', ''Anjarai petti'', ''Kollywood Uncut'', and ''Showreel''. She made her acting debut with Tamil serial '' Azhagu'' which aired on Sun TV. She rose her fame through Bharathi Kanamma on Star Vijay where she played the negative lead. Filmography Television See also * List of Indian television actresses References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Azad, Farina Living people 1990 births 21st-century Indian ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robo Shankar
Robo Shankar is an Indian standup comedian who has appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's ''Kalakkapovathu Yaaru'', performing standup comedy. He is a now cast as regular on several shows on Star Vijay and has presented television shows for the channel. Career Shankar earned the name Robo Shankar after doing robot dances in village shows. He was a mimicry artist when he was offered by Gokul a role in ''Rowthiram'' (2011); however, his scenes were edited out from the film. Gokul again cast him a role in ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013), which gave him a break as an actor. After doing small roles in '' Yaaruda Mahesh'' and '' Kappal'', Balaji Mohan cast Shankar in '' Vaayai Moodi Pesavum'' (2014). His performance was described by critics as "scream". He portrayed a negative character in '' Touring Talkies'' (2015). He then acted in '' Maari'' (2015), where his performance was mentioned by critics that he "deserves a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
