Imtiaz Qureshi
Chef who revived the Awadhi art of dum pukht
- Lived
- 93 yrs
- 1931 – 2024
- Works listed
- 0
- Career highlights
- Honours
- 1
- Most recent 2016
- Profile views
- 1
- 0 followers
Imtiaz Qureshi was a chef from Lucknow who revived dum pukht, the slow-cooking tradition of the Awadh court, and created the Dum Pukht restaurants for ITC Hotels. In 2016 he became the first chef to receive the Padma Shri. He died in 2024.
Biography
Dum pukht
Dum pukht is a method of slow-cooking food in sealed pots so that it cooks in its own steam, associated with the Nawabs of Awadh. Qureshi revived and refined the technique for modern restaurants.
ITC Hotels
He joined ITC Hotels, where he created the Dum Pukht restaurant at the ITC Maurya in Delhi, known for its biryanis, kebabs and kormas, and helped train generations of chefs.
Family of cooks
Imtiaz Qureshi came from a family of cooks in Lucknow and learnt the cuisine of Awadh from childhood, working in catering and for wedding feasts.
Honours
In 2016 he became the first chef to receive the Padma Shri. He died on 16 February 2024, aged 93. His sons and grandsons continue the family tradition.
Timeline
-
1931
Born in Lucknow, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh)
-
2016
Padma Shri
-
2024
Dies aged 93
-
2024
Died, aged 93
Awards and honours
-
Padma Shri
2016
Did you know?
-
1
He was the first chef to receive the Padma Shri.
-
2
Dum pukht means cooking food in its own steam.
-
3
His family continues his culinary tradition.
Connections
Frequently asked
Who is Imtiaz Qureshi?
Imtiaz Qureshi was a chef from Lucknow who revived dum pukht, the slow-cooking tradition of the Awadh court, and created the Dum Pukht restaurants for ITC Hotels. In 2016 he became the first chef to receive the Padma Shri. He died in 2024.
When did Imtiaz Qureshi die?
Imtiaz Qureshi died on 16 February 2024 at the age of 93.
Where is Imtiaz Qureshi from?
Imtiaz Qureshi was born in Lucknow, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh).
What is Imtiaz Qureshi known for?
Imtiaz Qureshi is best known for Reviving dum pukht cooking; the Dum Pukht restaurants of ITC Hotels; first chef to receive the Padma Shri.
What awards has Imtiaz Qureshi received?
Notable honours include Padma Shri (2016).
References
- Imtiaz Qureshi — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Imtiaz Qureshi (Q26236296) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
Includes material from the Wikipedia article “Imtiaz Qureshi”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. That text is available under the same licence. Learn more
External links
About this profile
- Researched by the TrackFame editorial team; reviewed by Sanjay Sokal under our editorial policy
- First published 2 November 2026
- Last updated
Cite this page
“Imtiaz Qureshi.” TrackFame, last updated 3 November 2026. https://trackfame.com/person/imtiaz-qureshi
Discussion 0
Sign in or create an account to join the discussion.
No comments yet — be the first.
More in Historical Figures
Historical Figures
Floyd Cardoz
Chef who brought Indian flavours to New York fine dining
1960 – 2020
Historical Figures
Swami Vivekananda
Hindu monk and philosopher who introduced Vedanta and Yoga to the West
1863 – 1902
Science
Janaki Ammal
Botanist and plant cytogeneticist
1897 – 1984
Politics & Leadership
Indira Gandhi
Third Prime Minister of India and the only woman to hold the office
1917 – 1984
Activism & Humanitarian
Ram Mohan Roy
Social reformer known as the father of the Bengal Renaissance
1772 – 1833
Literature
Kabir
Fifteenth-century poet-saint of the Bhakti movement