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Mohammed Siraj
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is the latest cricketer to open his own restaurant. He has opened his first restaurant, Joharfa, in Hyderabad. This newly opened eatery serves a wide range of dishes, from Mughlai and Persian to Arabian and Chinese, capturing the city’s love for bold and diverse flavors.
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Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina launched his own fine-dining restaurant, Raina Indian Restaurant, in Amsterdam, Germany, in 2023. Known for its upscale ambiance, exquisite menu, and scenic views, the restaurant reflects Raina’s elegant taste.
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Virat Kohli
Team India’s batting icon Virat Kohli teamed up with food enthusiasts to launch one8 Commune in New Delhi. After the success of the flagship outlet, the brand expanded rapidly, with 13 more locations now open across India.
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Virender Sehwag
In 2006, cricket legend Virender Sehwag launched Sehwag’s Favourites in New Delhi, marking his entry into the restaurant business. Despite the star power, the restaurant failed to draw enough customers and later closed following disputes with co-owners.
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Ravindra Jadeja
In 2012, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja launched Jaddus Food Field in Rajkot, Gujarat. The restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience paired with a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
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Virender Sehwag
In 2006, cricket legend Virender Sehwag launched Sehwag’s Favourites in New Delhi, marking his entry into the restaurant business. Despite the star power, the restaurant failed to draw enough customers and later closed following disputes with co-owners.
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Ajay Jadeja
Ajay Jadeja, along with Diwakar Shastri, the grandson of ex-Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, opened Senso, an Italian restaurant in Delhi. Though it performed well at first, the restaurant struggled to sustain customer interest and was forced to shut down due to heavy financial losses.
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Saurav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly entered the restaurant business in 2004 with Sourav's Food Pavilion, a four-storey multi-cuisine eatery in Kolkata. However, the restaurant shut down in 2011. His brother Snehasis revealed that the family couldn’t continue due to time constraints.
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Sachin Tendulkar
In 2002, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar explored the restaurant business by launching Tendulkar’s, a fine-dining establishment created in collaboration with a hotelier. Unfortunately, the venture didn’t gain the expected traction and closed its doors in 2007.
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