Vikas Khanna Opens Up About His Journey with Clubfoot
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Synopsis
Vikas Khanna reflects on his childhood struggles with clubfoot, sharing how it affected his mobility and running. He attributes his resilience to his mother's unwavering faith in him, showcasing the bond they share.
Key Takeaways
- Vikas Khanna discusses his experiences with clubfoot.
- He reflects on the challenges of running in childhood.
- Khanna credits his mother’s faith for his resilience.
- He shares a touching childhood photo on Instagram.
- The chef is a judge on “Celebrity MasterChef.”
Mumbai, April 23 (NationPress) Renowned chef and author Vikas Khanna has shared his personal experiences with clubfoot, a condition that made him struggle with “clumsy feet” in his childhood.
In an emotional reflection, Khanna discusses the obstacles he faced regarding running and mobility, including undergoing clubfoot surgery as part of his path to overcoming physical challenges. On Wednesday, he took to Instagram to post a rare childhood snapshot of himself, just a few weeks old, seated on his mother’s lap with his feet bandaged following surgery in Delhi.
In the caption, he reminisced about his early years when running was a challenge due to his condition. He movingly recounted how, when people inquired about his clumsy feet and struggles, his mother would simply smile and say, “He’ll fly one day.” Now a celebrated figure in the culinary realm, Khanna credits much of his strength to his mother’s steadfast belief in him.
The chef wrote, “I honestly don’t know how I’ve made it this far in life. Back then, when people used to ask my Maa about my clumsy feet… about how I struggled to run. She’d smile and say, “He’ll fly one day.” Maybe that’s what did the magic. Her faith. Her quiet strength. Her energy that never once wavered. Today, I heard a song that felt like her words. Felt like her. This is me, just a few weeks old, with my Aunt and Maa—right after my clubfoot surgery in Delhi.”
Vikas Khanna often shares touching photographs of his mother on social media, demonstrating his profound love and respect for her. His posts frequently emphasize the unique bond they share, with Khanna openly appreciating the strength and support she has offered him throughout his life.
Professionally, the chef was recently featured as a judge on the show “Celebrity MasterChef.”
