Reclaiming Chai: How Hasan Minhaj And Chef Vikas Khanna Are Elevating South Asian Cuisine In America

Comedian Hasan Minhaj and Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna sit down with host Maneet Ahuja to discuss their new strategic partnership with Kolkata Chai Company. The two cultural icons explore the rising mainstream influence of South Asian heritage in America, the enduring value of human craftsmanship in the age of AI and their shared mission to elevate authentic chai from a beloved household staple to a national brand. 00:00 Introducing Hasan Minhaj And Chef Vikas Khanna 02:40 The Investment Origin Story & The "Beena Test" 05:33 Strategic Expansion: From Brick-and-Mortar to Grocery 11:38 Waking Up the $15 Billion Tea Category 16:48 Redefining Fine Dining & Authentic Culture 22:16 Craftsmanship in the AI Era & Lightning Round Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s... Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership... Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter:   / forbes   Forbes Video on Instagram:   / forbes   More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.