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| birth_date = | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|02|11}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teri |first=Deeksha |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/rocky-and-mayur-confess-that-nothing-makes-them-feel-better-than-punjabi-food/story-1JGCdPEMJ0AuXyNqva5rFP.html |title=Rocky and Mayur confess that nothing makes them feel better than Punjabi food |date=2018-01-06 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| birth_place = New Delhi, India | | birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]] | ||
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| occupation = | | occupation = Food enthusiasts, anchor, and author | ||
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| known_for = [[Highway On My Plate]] | | known_for = [[Highway On My Plate]] | ||
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| alma_mater = [[University of Cambridge]] | |||
| children = 2 | |||
| spouse = Michelle Sharma | |||
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'''Mayur Sharma''' (born February 11) is an Indian TV anchor, food enthusiasts and author. He is known for co-anchoring the Indian Telly Award winning cult show ''[[Highway On My Plate]]'' on [[NDTV Good Times]]. Sharma also co-authored Highway On | '''Mayur Sharma''' (born February 11) is an Indian TV anchor, food enthusiasts and author. He is known for co-anchoring the [[Indian Telly Award]] winning cult show ''[[Highway On My Plate]]'' on [[NDTV Good Times]]. Sharma has also co-authored "Highway On My Plate – the Guide to Indian Roadside Eating" which was the best selling book that won "Best Celebrity Cookbook" at the 2012 [[Gourmand World Cookbook Awards]] in Paris. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Sharma was born and brought up in Delhi, India to a retired military officer.<ref name="TH">{{Cite | Sharma was born and brought up in Delhi, India to a retired military officer.<ref name="TH">{{Cite web |last=Teri |first=Deeksha |url=https://www.thehindu.com/education/recognise-your-unique-talent/article19609089.ece |title=The Hindu |date=2017-09-03 |language=en-IN }}</ref> Mayur did his schooling at the [[Air Force Bal Bharti School]] and completed his graduation from the [[University of Cambridge]].<ref name="TH" /> He started his early education with Air Force School, Subroto Park and then shifted to [[St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai]], for three years. He returned to [[Air Force Bal Bharti School]] and completed his schooling there. He is the holder of six degrees including B.Sc. in zoology to NIFT, corporate training.<ref name="TH" /> He is married to Michelle Sharma and the couple has two children. Sharma moved to [[Goa]] from Delhi in 2016 along with his family for a better environment for their children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Duttagupta |first=Ishani |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/the-capital-air-that-is-frightening-everyone-forcing-sick-to-relocate/articleshow/66670422.cms |title=Delhi's severe air pollution is frightening everyone, forcing sick to relocate}}</ref> He became a friend with [[Rocky Singh]] in 1976 when he was saved by Rocky from a bunch of bullies. In an interview with [[Hindustan Times]], Rocky disclosed that:<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/foodies-on-the-highway/story-kTUf1vS4CeQtya5mhJ4NlN.html |title=Foodies on the highway |date=2009-12-25 |work=Modern School |pages=18 |language=en}}</ref> {{quote|I was walking down the street and I saw three guys beating up this skinny little kid. I saved him... and it turned out to be little Mayur, who followed me around for 2-3 years and suddenly became a lot bigger.}} | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He co-anchored and scripted the 2007 weekly travel and food show ''Highway On My Plate'' along with his childhood friend and food enthusiasts [[Rocky Singh]].{{Cite | He co-anchored and scripted the 2007 weekly travel and food show ''Highway On My Plate'' along with his childhood friend and food enthusiasts [[Rocky Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teri |first=Deeksha |url=https://insider.in/food-trippin-featuring-rocky-and-mayur7thmay/event |title=Food Trippin' featuring Rocky & Mayur |date=2017-09-03 |language=en}}</ref> Before joining the cast of the show, Sharma has taught English in village schools in Africa and South America, and helped reconstruct a devastated village in Sri Lanka that was hit by the tsunami. He writes articles about food, travel and current affairs that have been published in the New York Times (India Ink), FHM, and Food & Nightlife. He has travelled and hitch-hiked his way across sixty five countries and is passionate about squash and rock-climbing. He has also hosted two other shows on the channel NDTV Good Times, ''[[India's Most Haunted]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teri |first=Deeksha |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/169818/haunted-tales.html |title=Haunted tales |date=2011-06-18 |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Jai Hind with Rocky and Mayur]]''. He runs a corporate training consultancy 'Mindseye', that he co-founded along with [[Rocky Singh]]. | ||
In 2011, he co-authored a book titled ''Highway on My Plate:The Indian Guide to Roadside Eating''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_rocky-singh-and-mayur-sharma-write-about-roadside-eateries_1512088 |title=Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma write about roadside eateries - Lifestyle - DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2011-02-24 |accessdate=2012-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/culinary-delicacies-at-roadside-eateries/754249/0 |title=culinary delicacies at roadside eateries - Travel and Tourism - Financial Express |publisher=financialexpress.com |date=2011-02-24 |accessdate=2012-11-09}}</ref> which has been honored at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011 as the Best Celebrity Cook Book.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medianewsline.com/news/117/ARTICLE/9162/2012-03-22.html |title='Highway on My Plate' wins Best Celebrity Cook Book at GWC Awards |publisher=Medianewsline.com |date=2012-03-22 |accessdate=2012-11-06}}</ref> | In 2011, he co-authored a book titled ''Highway on My Plate:The Indian Guide to Roadside Eating''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_rocky-singh-and-mayur-sharma-write-about-roadside-eateries_1512088 |title=Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma write about roadside eateries - Lifestyle - DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2011-02-24 |accessdate=2012-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/culinary-delicacies-at-roadside-eateries/754249/0 |title=culinary delicacies at roadside eateries - Travel and Tourism - Financial Express |publisher=financialexpress.com |date=2011-02-24 |accessdate=2012-11-09}}</ref> which has been honored at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011 as the Best Celebrity Cook Book.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medianewsline.com/news/117/ARTICLE/9162/2012-03-22.html |title='Highway on My Plate' wins Best Celebrity Cook Book at GWC Awards |publisher=Medianewsline.com |date=2012-03-22 |accessdate=2012-11-06}}</ref> | ||
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Mayur Sharma | |
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| Born | February 11, 1971[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Food enthusiasts, anchor, and author |
| Known for | Highway On My Plate |
| Spouse(s) | Michelle Sharma |
| Children | 2 |
Mayur Sharma (born February 11) is an Indian TV anchor, food enthusiasts and author. He is known for co-anchoring the Indian Telly Award winning cult show Highway On My Plate on NDTV Good Times. Sharma has also co-authored "Highway On My Plate – the Guide to Indian Roadside Eating" which was the best selling book that won "Best Celebrity Cookbook" at the 2012 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris.
Early life[edit]
Sharma was born and brought up in Delhi, India to a retired military officer.[2] Mayur did his schooling at the Air Force Bal Bharti School and completed his graduation from the University of Cambridge.[2] He started his early education with Air Force School, Subroto Park and then shifted to St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai, for three years. He returned to Air Force Bal Bharti School and completed his schooling there. He is the holder of six degrees including B.Sc. in zoology to NIFT, corporate training.[2] He is married to Michelle Sharma and the couple has two children. Sharma moved to Goa from Delhi in 2016 along with his family for a better environment for their children.[3] He became a friend with Rocky Singh in 1976 when he was saved by Rocky from a bunch of bullies. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Rocky disclosed that:[4]
I was walking down the street and I saw three guys beating up this skinny little kid. I saved him... and it turned out to be little Mayur, who followed me around for 2-3 years and suddenly became a lot bigger.
Career[edit]
He co-anchored and scripted the 2007 weekly travel and food show Highway On My Plate along with his childhood friend and food enthusiasts Rocky Singh.[5] Before joining the cast of the show, Sharma has taught English in village schools in Africa and South America, and helped reconstruct a devastated village in Sri Lanka that was hit by the tsunami. He writes articles about food, travel and current affairs that have been published in the New York Times (India Ink), FHM, and Food & Nightlife. He has travelled and hitch-hiked his way across sixty five countries and is passionate about squash and rock-climbing. He has also hosted two other shows on the channel NDTV Good Times, India's Most Haunted[6] and Jai Hind with Rocky and Mayur. He runs a corporate training consultancy 'Mindseye', that he co-founded along with Rocky Singh.
In 2011, he co-authored a book titled Highway on My Plate:The Indian Guide to Roadside Eating[7][8] which has been honored at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011 as the Best Celebrity Cook Book.[9]
Further reading[edit]
- Highway on My Plate: The Indian Guide To Roadside Eating, by Rocky Singh, Mayur Sharma. 2010. Random House, India. ISBN 81-8400-136-3.
References[edit]
- ↑ Teri, Deeksha (2018-01-06). "Rocky and Mayur confess that nothing makes them feel better than Punjabi food".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Teri, Deeksha (2017-09-03). "The Hindu".
- ↑ Duttagupta, Ishani. "Delhi's severe air pollution is frightening everyone, forcing sick to relocate".
- ↑ "Foodies on the highway". Modern School. 2009-12-25. p. 18.
- ↑ Teri, Deeksha (2017-09-03). "Food Trippin' featuring Rocky & Mayur".
- ↑ Teri, Deeksha (2011-06-18). "Haunted tales".
- ↑ "Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma write about roadside eateries - Lifestyle - DNA". Dnaindia.com. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ↑ "culinary delicacies at roadside eateries - Travel and Tourism - Financial Express". financialexpress.com. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ↑ "'Highway on My Plate' wins Best Celebrity Cook Book at GWC Awards". Medianewsline.com. 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2012-11-06.