The Indian culinary fraternity is mourning the death of celebrated Tamil chef Damodharan Kothandaraman, popularly known as Chef Damu, who passed away at the age of 72. A Cooku With Comali judge, Guinness World Record holder and recipient of the Padma Shri, Chef Damu was widely regarded as a pioneering ambassador of Tamil Nadu’s culinary heritage.The Indian culinary fraternity is mourning the death of celebrated Tamil chef Damodharan Kothandaraman, popularly known as Chef Damu, who passed away at the age of 72. A Cooku With Comali judge, Guinness World Record holder and recipient of the Padma Shri, Chef Damu was widely regarded as a pioneering ambassador of Tamil Nadu’s culinary heritage.