{
  "id": 16444415,
  "title": "Tamil Nadu CM Vijay condoles death of Chef Dhamu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-condoles-death-of-chef-dhamu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:40:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-condoles-death-of-chef-dhamu/article71622743.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expressed condolences over the passing of renowned Chef K. Dhamodharan, who was affectionately known as ‘Chef Dhamu’. In a message posted on social media platform X, Mr. Vijay lauded Dhamodharan's culinary talents and unique style, which he credited with bringing the culinary arts closer to people through various television shows. The chef achieved a remarkable feat in 2010 by setting a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous cooking marathon by an individual. Additionally, Dhamodharan received the prestigious Padma Shri award. The Chief Minister emphasized that Chef Dhamu's loss is a significant setback to the culinary world.",
  "summary": "Chef Dhamodharan, a recipient of Padma Shri, set a Guinness World Record in 2010 for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tamil Nadu CM Vijay condoles Chef Dhamu's death",
    "Chef Dhamu known as 'Chef Dhamu', culinary talents praised",
    "Guinness World Record, Padma Shri award recipient"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss of a Padma Shri recipient and world record holder marks the departure of a major cultural figure who helped popularize the culinary arts through television.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}