Tarla: Huma Qureshi to headline the biopic of India’s first home chef, Tarla Dalal

Piyush Gupta will direct the epic food filler, which is produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, and Nitesh Tiwari.

Huma Qureshi will play Tarla Dalal, India's first ever home cook. Piyush Gupta will direct the epic food filler, which is produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, and Nitesh Tiwari.

Producer Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari said of the late chef and her desire to make a film about her life that Tarla's narrative is a lot more than her being a renowned chef. It's the story of a working woman who, on her own, revolutionised the face of vegetarian food in India, paving the way for many more home cooks and start-ups to follow in her footsteps.

While Huma said that Tarla Dalal reminds her of her childhood, the actor's mother kept a copy of her book in the kitchen and would frequently make recipes from it for her school lunches. She also recalls assisting her mother in the preparation of Tarla's handmade mango ice cream. This part has brought back pleasant childhood memories for Huma, and she is grateful to Ronnie, Ashwini, and Nitesh for believing in her to play such a powerful character.

Ronnie Screwvala claimed that Tarla Dalal revolutionised home cooking in India. Her tale is a textbook illustration of entrepreneurship, demonstrating that it is never too late to pursue one's dreams. The producer is really looking forward to working with Ashwiny and Nitesh again.

In a world full of several biopics on every epic personality, a biopic on Tarla Dalal was long awaited. The makers hope that her tale will inspire many more young entrepreneurs who wish to run their own businesses from the comfort of their own homes.

Tarla Dalal was a culinary writer, chef, cookbook author, and cooking show host from India. In 2007, she became the first Indian to get a Padmashree award in the field of culinary abilities. For the first time in Bollywood, a chef's life narrative would be depicted on screen.

The late chef, who was known for her delectable meals, was an inspiration to all cooks, and her cooking instructions may still be found in every chef's food pantry. Her "desi nuskhe" is still talked about in every Indian household, and she is generally credited with refashioning vegetarian cuisine in India.

Tarla written by Piyush Gupta and Gautam Ved and produced by RSVP and Earth Sky, is intended to take you on a culinary adventure.

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