DUBAI: Atul Kochhar, a well-liked Indian-origin chef within the United Arab Emirates, was on Wednesday sacked by way of a Dubai resort after he courted controversy by way of posting an anti-Islam tweet that brought about outrage on social media.
Kochhar, 48, the second one Indian to obtain a Michelin superstar, is widely known for his Rang Mahal eating place at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai. He brought about a furore after taking a dig at Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra over an episode in American television series 'Quantico' that purportedly portrayed Hindu nationalists as terrorists.
"Following the recent comments made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we have taken the decision to end our agreement with him for Rang Mahal. With the termination of our agreement, Chef Atul will no longer be associated with the restaurant," Bill Keffer, basic supervisor of the resort, was quoted as announcing by way of the Gulf News.
According to the resort, the eating place will continue to perform without the chef's affiliation.
"At the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai we pride ourselves on creating a culture of diversity and inclusion for our guests and associates across the hotel and our restaurants. We also remain committed to delivering the traditional culinary experience and high service standards that Rang Mahal is renowned for," the resort commentary added.
Reacting to the resort's transfer, Kochhar stated he was "deeply upset" by way of the resort's decision to cut ties with him.
"The decision by JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is deeply upsetting, however I fully accept the great pain I have caused and the difficult position the hotel has been put in," the paper quoted him as announcing.
"I hope my friends and well-wishers in Dubai will forgive me and continue to support me in the future," he endured.
In his arguable tweet on Sunday, Kochhar had stated, "It's sad to see that you (Priyanka) have not respected the sentiments of Hindus who have been terrorised by Islam over 2000 years. Shame on You (sic)."
He later deleted the tweet and apologised for the "major error" that was "made in the heat of the moment".
The tweet had brought about outrage on social media with the twitterati calling for firing the chef.
Kochhar, 48, the second one Indian to obtain a Michelin superstar, is widely known for his Rang Mahal eating place at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai. He brought about a furore after taking a dig at Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra over an episode in American television series 'Quantico' that purportedly portrayed Hindu nationalists as terrorists.
"Following the recent comments made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we have taken the decision to end our agreement with him for Rang Mahal. With the termination of our agreement, Chef Atul will no longer be associated with the restaurant," Bill Keffer, basic supervisor of the resort, was quoted as announcing by way of the Gulf News.
According to the resort, the eating place will continue to perform without the chef's affiliation.
"At the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai we pride ourselves on creating a culture of diversity and inclusion for our guests and associates across the hotel and our restaurants. We also remain committed to delivering the traditional culinary experience and high service standards that Rang Mahal is renowned for," the resort commentary added.
Reacting to the resort's transfer, Kochhar stated he was "deeply upset" by way of the resort's decision to cut ties with him.
"The decision by JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is deeply upsetting, however I fully accept the great pain I have caused and the difficult position the hotel has been put in," the paper quoted him as announcing.
"I hope my friends and well-wishers in Dubai will forgive me and continue to support me in the future," he endured.
In his arguable tweet on Sunday, Kochhar had stated, "It's sad to see that you (Priyanka) have not respected the sentiments of Hindus who have been terrorised by Islam over 2000 years. Shame on You (sic)."
He later deleted the tweet and apologised for the "major error" that was "made in the heat of the moment".
The tweet had brought about outrage on social media with the twitterati calling for firing the chef.
Indian-origin chef sacked over anti-Islam tweet in Dubai
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