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Chef Mirko Febbrile brings his Puglian roots (and a serious love for butter) to Grand Hyatt Mumbai, while Nikhil Agarwal of All Things Nice curates the wine pairings to perfection. From heartfelt food memories to hilarious interview moments (yes, alligator sashimi was mentioned — no, it’s not on the menu), this dinner is all flavour, no fuss, and full of charm.

In Conversation With Chef Mirko Febbrile Of Somma, Singapore

In Conversation with Chef Mirko Febbrile of Somma, Singapore

From the stunning interiors to a menu crafted with heart, Shilpa Shetty Kundra tells us why Blondie by Bastian, Mumbai’s newest culinary hotspot is set to become the go-to destination. In a candid chat, Shilpa shares her love for the vibrant chic space, and of course, some of her must-try dishes from the menu – think comforting classics and decadent desserts.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra's Guide to Blondie's Best Eats

Held recently, the Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2025 recognised the best of the best in the F&B and lifestyle industries. 

Unlimit Awards 2025

Unlimit Awards 2025 Full Episode 

A food enthusiast and an aspiring culinary artist, chef Smit Sagar gives an ode to the great Indian street food with his show 'Taste Ki Gully' on Zee Zest.

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Smit Sagar

House Party Hits is a unique lifestyle show where viewers get to witness the dynamic duo of a professional chef and an experienced event planner coming together to host unforgettable house parties.

House Party Hits

Birthday Party

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Tom Hearn

India’s favourite international travel destination, Thailand is witnessing a cocktail revolution. The capital city of Bangkok is leading the charge with some of the most unique bar concepts as well as local bartenders championing homegrown ingredients.

Hottest Bars - Bangkok

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Ajay Chopra

Hosted by chef Ajay Chopra, the third season of India's 50 Best Dishes will celebrate dishes across 17 states creating an iconic 3 course meal from each state in a unique, fun-filled series. Get ready for a delectable ride, as Zee Zest explores the richness and diversity of India's regional cuisines. 

India's 50 best Dishes - Season 3

Unveiling Maharashtra's Treasures with Chef Ajay

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards will recognise those who embody the ‘unlimit’ mindset and set new benchmarks in the food and travel space. The award honours those who inspire innovation, progress, and challenge the status quo. Join us in recognising and honouring those who exemplify the boundless possibilities in the world of culinary, travel, and hospitality.

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2024

Embark on a spirited adventure through Hong Kong's vibrant nightlife with Zee Zest's Hottest Bars! We handpick five award-winning bars and spotlight the innovative bartenders and their cocktail concepts.

Hottest Bars - Hong Kong

Hong Kong's First Agave Bar, COA

Addinath Kothare is a celebrated Indian film actor, director, and producer. On Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries, you get to watch Addinath the explorer, foodie, and culture enthusiast. 

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Addinath Kothare

Instagram-worthy picturesque beaches, rich marine life, magnificent ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisines - the Konkan coast has a lot to offer. Explore it all with the dapper Addinath Kothare, a prominent actor and director in the Marathi film industry, through Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries - Marathi. 

Konkan Diaries - Marathi

Tharaar

The bar and cocktail culture in Asia is paving the way for global trends. Zee Zest is trying to capture the pulse of this upswing with a brand-new series: Hottest Bars! First up is the city state of Singapore where we visit five diverse cocktail bars and decode the vibrant and exciting bartending scene that today competes with the best in the world.

Hottest Bars - Singapore

Taylor Adam

Instagram-worthy picturesque beaches, rich marine life, magnificent ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisines - the Konkan coast has a lot to offer. Explore it all with the dapper Addinath Kothare, a prominent actor and director in the Marathi film industry, through Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries. 

Konkan Diaries

Adrenaline

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Harman Singha and Simaran Kaur

Join the dapper Harman Singha and the bubbly Simaran Kaur on a trip across India where they explore eight of India's finest luxury hotels and resorts. Watch India's Best Resorts only on Zee Zest.

India's Best Resorts

Isle of Serenity

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Rakesh Raghunathan

From soulful silence to adventurous waves, a myriad of incredible experiences awaits in our new show. Join Rakesh Raghunathan on a Tamil Odyssey like no other - Highway Dreams only on Zee Zest.

Highway Dreams

Chennai, A Tamil Odyssey

Sumona Chakravarti is an Indian TV actor known for her roles in shows like ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ and ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’. She loves to travel and hunt for interesting, lesser-known stories from various places. The actor did all that and more on Zee Zest’s travel show ‘Shonar Bengal’. 

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Sumona Chakravarti

Prepare to be floored by the distinct beauty, culture, and energy of 'amaar shonar' Bengal with our upcoming show featuring TV actor and host Sumona Chakravarti. 'Shonar Bengal' is a humble attempt to showcase the state's poetically inclined, rich heritage and culture, and at the same time, explore its delectable cuisine and the present-day hotspots. 

Shonar Bengal - Bengali

Addabaazi in Kolkata With Sumona

Highway Dreams - Tamil

Exploring Chennai with Rakesh Raghunathan

Desi television's heartthrob Karan Tacker tours parts of India to bring to you the best of luxury experiences in the country with Zee Zest's Luxe Pins. 

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Karan Tacker

Actor and host Karan Tacker is all set to experience a journey that is a privilege for a select few. Watch Luxe Pins, only on Zee Zest. 

Luxe Pins

Experiencing Luxury in Lonavala

Zee Zest takes you around the world in 31 days. From cityscapes and historical marvels to winter wonderlands and exotic beaches, this journey will be a memorable one. 

Around the World In 31 Days

8 Must-Visit Places in Bali

Chef Ajay Chopra presents greens and leafy vegetables in a new avatar. Watch Patt-ay Ki Baat, only on Zee Zest. 

Patt-ay Ki Baat

Undiscovered Flavours

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Team ZZ

Not your ordinary escapade, Kashmir is touted as 'heaven on Earth' for various reasons. From snow-capped mountains to never-ending rows of majestic chinar trees, grand baghs, mesmerising lakes, rich cultures, and lip-smacking cuisines, there is so much to this gem of a destination. Join us, as we take a quick tour of two of the most popular destinations of Kashmir, Pahalgam and Srinagar.  

Kahani Kashmir Ki

Pahalgam

Rannvijay Singha is the host of Zee Zest's latest offering Safari India - Welcome To The Wild. 

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Rannvijay Singha

Only a few can claim to have hugged a bear or to have looked straight into the eye of a lioness - all this in their natural habitat - but Rannvijay Singha, the host of Zee Zest's newest offering Safari India, can. Watch the actor and reality TV star take an intimate journey into the lives of an incredible cast of wild creatures across eight national parks and sanctuaries in India. 

Safari India - Welcome To The Wild

Safari India: Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh

Zee Zest presents Street Food in a new avatar. Watch Taste Ki Gully with Chef Smit Sagar only on Zee Zest. 

Taste Ki Gully

Zee Zest presents a unique show that showcases papads, pickles and beverages like never before. Watch Papad Pickles Aur Pyaala only on Zee Zest.

Papad Pickles Aur Pyaala

The Big Forkers, Sid and Shanky, eat and drink their way through namma Bengaluru's thrilling food and booze scene. Want to know where to find the best brews in the city? Or a lip-smacking Donne biryani? They've got you covered! 

The Big Forkers - Season 3

Maharashtra is a land of diverse cultures, scenic beauty and iconic personalities.  Prajakta Mali is all set to explore Maharashtra through people, culture and their love for their motherland. Join her on this spectacular journey. Ladki Bindaas Journey Jhakaas. Watch Mast Maharashtra, only on Zee Zest. 

Mast Maharashtra

The vivacious and talented Huma Qureshi shows you the truth behind the aspirational celebrity lifestyle through her experiences with Fitness, Food and Fashion. Huma is joined by experts such as fashion designers Manish Malhotra, Payal Singhal and Pernia Qureshi, and fitness gurus Yasmin Karachiwala and Namrata Purohit across these three pillars who assist her with holistic solutions that nourish her body, mind and soul.

Fit Fab Feast with Huma Qureshi

Can't get enough of Korean drama and K-pop? Now try lip-smacking Korean dishes too, that too in the comfort of your home with Zee Zest's Simply Korea. 

Simply Korea

Women bartenders in India are no longer a niche. They are crushing patriarchy and are emerging as true geniuses behind the bar. These women are leading the cocktail brigade in the country not just with their innovation but also their pizzazz.  
 
Host Romi Purkayastha has a conversation with guest bartenders about emerging trends and trade secrets (things you never knew about) while they are concoct a special cocktail!

Cocktail Queens

Goa is known for its beaches, shacks, churches and seafood. But do you know about kiteboarding and dolphin conservation that are equally popular in Goa? Rocky and Mayur are all set for a journey to explore the unexplored Goa in their unique style. Local beach games, food and much more while watching the most mesmerizing sunsets at pristine white-sand beaches and a dose of vitamin Sea. 

Goan Gullies

Don't know what to cook for lunch or dinner today? Chef Rahul Banerjee has got you covered with delicious and easy recipes that are super-quick and simple to cook.

Everyday Feast

Shonar Bengal

Who can resist the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls or the whiff of nankhatai and jimjam biscuits that instantly evoke childhood nostalgia? Its time to bake like a boss without using fancy equipment. Chef Tejasvi Chandela presents delightful dishes with Indian ingredients and contrasting flavours combined with world-class finesse. She makes the baking experience enjoyable and fuss-free for dessert lovers.

The Baker’s Table

From nukkad-favourite dishes to highlights from the work-from-home wali rasoi, the second season of Chef Ajay Chopra's India's 50 Best is bringing it all to your screens! Stay tuned to this space for more details. 

India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 2

Jamshedpur ka dude Anurag Mallick and Coorg ki deewani Priya Ganapathy are all set to help you discover atrangi connections of a host of satrangi foods in India. 

Dude Aur Deewani

Social media sensation Saransh Goila is coming to Zee Zest with a host of spices, delicious delicacies, and a box full of interesting stories. Catch all the action on Grand Trunk Rasoi season 2. 

Grand Trunk Rasoi - Season 2

Are you a mom who struggles to feed vegetables to her fussy kids? Chef Pankaj Bhadouria has a solution for you.  She has new ways and recipes to serve healthy and delicious food to kids every day.

Junior Menu

Ayurveda is deeply rooted in the Indian culture and allows one to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating the right type of food, the right amount at the right time. Bringing back this new normal through Food Veda is the host and chef Kunal Kapur. Set foot on this journey and partake in this wisdom and adopt and adapt it to be a part of your modern lives.

Food Veda

In a culinary rich nation like India, there is food for every occasion. Each house has a different recipe for the same dish. We are spoiled for choices from Kashmir to Kerala and from Gujarat to Nagaland. Chef Ajay Chopra sets foot on the journey to discover our nation’s 50 best dishes. 

India’s 50 Best Dishes

From the barbequed temptations of Peshawar and Rawalpindi to the best-kept secrets of majestic Dastarkhans of Delhi, inspiring vegetarian feast of Banaras and tempting sweets of Bengal, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi gets the best of Indian cuisine for you. Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi only on Zee Zest.

Grand Trunk Rasoi

Chef Rakesh Raghunathan explores the energy, colour and pulse of various South Indian cities that have moved with the times but still retained their culture through music, food, traditions, people and much more. He also interacts with the North Indian families settled in his hometown for a rich exchange of culture and ideas. 

100% South Indian

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria explores India’s cultural diversity with age-old recipes that have been passed on from generations to generations. She picks the ingredients from her backyard garden. Check out some unique traditional recipes on Indian Food Classics on Zee Zest.

Indian Food Classics

Travelling through the hinterlands of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Gautam Mehrishi, our Chef On Wheels, takes you on an adventurous culinary trail of lush farms and picturesque villages. Travelling on his bike, with just his set of knives and passion for company, he traces the origin of food. Though food is the central theme here, Mehrishi explores its place in keeping families together, how it connects people with nature and instils family values. 

Chef on Wheels

In India, sweets form a major part of celebrations. Honouring this love for sweets and desserts, chef Akansha Khatri presents some of our most loved sweet dishes from across the country. Be a part of this sweet journey and indulge in giving a gourmet twist to our regular desserts. 

Meetha Toh Banta Hai

Chefs Ajay Chopra, Kunal Kapur, Ranveer Brar, Pankaj Bhadouria, Rakesh Raghunathan, Harpal Singh Sokhi and Saransh Goila are all set to become your kitchen gurus. Watch Gurus Of The Kitchen, only on Zee Zest.

Gurus Of The Kitchen

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2023

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2025

Fitness expert Harman Sidhu explains the importance of warming up before exercise. She also shares some healthy and delicious breakfast recipes that will brighten your morning after a workout.

Fitness expert Harman Sidhu explains the importance of warming up before exercise. 

Watch Body Love Ep 01 | For a Healthy Morning

For a Healthy Morning

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Fitness expert Harman Sidhu shares simple chair workouts that you can easily do at home. She highlights the benefits of these exercises.  Harman also talks about the choice of workout clothes basis the intensity of the workout. 

Engage In Chair Workouts In Body Love Ep 02 On Zeezest. Discover Fitness Routines To Promote An Active Lifestyle And Embrace Wellness From The Comfort Of Your Home!

Body Love Ep 02:Chair Workouts and Fitness Regimens | ZeeZest 

It's Time For Chair Workouts

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Harman shares some easy exercises that you can do in a park to get the best benefit out of walking. She also shares healthy, nutritious and delicious recipes that are perfect for a post-workout meal. 

Join Harman For An Invigorating Park Workout In Body Love Episode 03 On Zeezest. Embrace Fitness And Well-Being With This Dynamic Outdoor Exercise Routine.

Body Love Episode 03: Park Workout with Harman | ZeeZest 

Park Workout With Harman

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Fitness expert Harman Sidhu shares her version of thali. It's healthy, nutritious, full of proteins and moderate carbs. She also shares some easy exercises that you can do in your bedroom. 


Unveil A Delectable Twist With A Thali On Body Love Series Episode 04 By Zeezest Shows, Where Flavors And Wellness Converge In An Exploration Of Healthy Eating.

Thali Twist: Body Love Series Episode 04 | ZeeZest Shows

Thali with a Twist

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Fitness expert Harman Sidhu shares her morning yoga routine along with pranayam. She also shares her basic skin prep and makeup routine to achieve a fresh and dewy look. 

Start Your Day Refreshed With A Morning Yoga Session Guided By Harman In Body Love EP05 On Zeezest. Embrace Wellness And Positivity In Every Rejuvenating Pose.

Morning Yoga Session with Harman in Body Love EP05 | ZeeZest

Morning Yoga With Harman

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Working out daily can be monotonous and boring. Harman Sidhu shares an innovative way to workout with music that will help you stay fit and uplift your mood. She also gives a healthy twist to regular recipes.

Energize Your Workouts With Body Love Ep 06 On Zeezest—Exercise To Music, A Dynamic Fitness Regime Infused With Rhythmic Beats For An Enjoyable Exercise Experience.

Feel the Rhythm: Exercise to Music | Body Love Ep 06 | ZeeZest

Exercise to Music

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Fitness expert Harman Sidhu shares exercises that can be done at home using household items. She also shares a hassle-free brunch date makeup look. 

Partake In A Dynamic And Engaging Household Workout On Body Love Series Episode 07 By Zeezest Shows, Making Fitness An Integral Part Of Your Daily Routine.

Household Workout: Body Love Series Ep 07 | ZeeZest Shows

Workout With Household Items 

Exercise

Work From Home

Workouts

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Women often experience weakening of pelvic muscles after childbirth. Fitness expert Harman Sidhu shares easy pelvic floor exercises followed by some healthy recipes.


Indulge In Wellness Treats With Body Love Episode 08 By Zeezest Shows, Offering Tasty Yet Nourishing Options That Cater To Health-Conscious Food Enthusiasts.

Body Love Ep 08: Tasty And Healthy Treats | ZeeZest Shows

Tasty and Healthy Treats

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Fitness expert Harman Sidhu shares some basic exercises to deal with the postpartum fat around the abdominal area. These exercises will help you build your core and strengthen your muscles.

Empower Yourself With Zeezest's Body Love Ep 09, A Comprehensive Guide Offering Effective Strategies And Insights To Overcome Post-Pregnancy Fitness Hurdles.

Watch Body Love Ep 09 : Tackling The Mummy Tummy | ZeeZest

Tackling the Mummy Tummy

Motherhood

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Build your own workout routine with the best HIIT workout recommendations. Read along to know more. 


 Best HIIT Workouts To Include In Your Daily Routine | Zee Zest

High Intensity Interval Training: Know All About HIIT Training With The Best Workouts

One of the fittest stars in the industry, Hrithik Roshan is quite an inspiration. Whether you want to get your hands on his regime or understand the gruelling process it takes him to look this good, here are some of his best fitness practices. 


Whether you want to get your hands on his regime or the gruelling process it takes him to look this good, here are Hrithik Roshan’s best fitness practices.


Learn More About Hrithik Roshan's Fitness Secrets | Zee Zest

Learn About Hrithik Roshan's Fitness Secrets For An Fitspo Like No Other

Hrithik Roshan

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Discover the best apps for marathon runners that will help you track progress, stay hydrated, and achieve your fitness goals. Perfect for both newbies and seasoned runners!

Discover the best apps for marathon runners that will help track progress, stay hydrated, and achieve fitness goals. Perfect for both newbies and seasoned runners!

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