REZA MAHAMMAD, owner of the famed Star Of India in Kensington, TV celebrity and much loved personality, talks about his father’s early struggles when he arrived as a stowaway in 1937. He and a handful of friends attempted to establish Indian cuisine in England and eventually succeeded in changing the eating habits of a nation.

You may wonder what Reza is cooking during the video. You can find his recipes here: Lamb Petis and Cucumber and Beansprout Salad.