Padma Lakshmi

Birthday: 1 September 1970, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

Height: 175 cm

Padma Lakshmi was born on September 1, 1970 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. She is a producer and actress, known for Top Chef (2006), Girl Most Likely (2012) and The View (1997). She was previously married to Salman Rushdie.

"I write cookbooks and I'm an actress - two things that aren't always compatible, at least for the w...Show more »

"I write cookbooks and I'm an actress - two things that aren't always compatible, at least for the waistline." (2007) Show less «

I was the first Indian model to have a career in Paris, Milan and New York. I am the first one to ad...Show more »

I was the first Indian model to have a career in Paris, Milan and New York. I am the first one to admit I was a novelty. (December 2007) Show less «

All the pictures that have been taken of me are artistic. Even if they were provocative or revealing...Show more »

All the pictures that have been taken of me are artistic. Even if they were provocative or revealing, I don't think they were vulgar. (December 2007) Show less «

It's healthy and attractive when a person has a good appetite!

I was brought to believe that the female form is a beautiful thing. I think it's not so much what yo...Show more »

I was brought to believe that the female form is a beautiful thing. I think it's not so much what you do but how you do it that matters. I don't think I've done anything that was exploitative. (December 2007) Show less «

"In India and Italy, where I lived for a long time, we like healthier, more voluptuous types." (2007...Show more »

"In India and Italy, where I lived for a long time, we like healthier, more voluptuous types." (2007) Show less «

The best part of modeling was traveling and increasing my knowledge of world cultures. (December 200...Show more »

The best part of modeling was traveling and increasing my knowledge of world cultures. (December 2007) Show less «

Some of my friends and people in the art world, including women, say they admire my body. I am proud...Show more »

Some of my friends and people in the art world, including women, say they admire my body. I am proud of my body. Some compare it to the Chola bronzes. And they all wonder how I keep myself so fit. (December 2007) Show less «