CHEF MALIHA KHAN

THE EXECUTIVE CHEF & LEGACY BEARER

Chef Maliha Khan stands at the forefront of The Heirloom Kitchen, bringing together two distinguished culinary inheritances and leading their expression for a new generation.

Her culinary journey began at home, alongside her mother, Celebrity Chef Kulsum Begum. There, she grew up observing a collection of royal-era recipes preserved within the family — learning not only how each dish was prepared, but why every technique, proportion and stage of cooking mattered. Under her mother's guidance, she developed an understanding of the patience, precision and restraint that define authentic royal cuisine.

Her inheritance extends beyond Hyderabad. Through her father, Rajkumar Amir Naqi Khan of Basaha Estate, Mahmudabad, she grew up connected to the refined culinary traditions of Awadh and Mughal India. These two family lineages — the Salar Jung heritage of Hyderabad and the Mahmudabad traditions of Awadh — form the foundation of her culinary identity.

Two culinary lineages. One extraordinary inheritance. A new generation carrying it forward.

Know more about her paternal heritage:

https://basahaestate.in/

Highlights :

Independent Culinary Journey — Built her own following through intimate supper clubs in Mumbai and Dubai
Two Culinary Heritages — Mastered the distinct culinary traditions of her Salar Jung heritage through her mother and Mahmudabad–Awadh heritage through her father, Rajkumar Amir Naqi Khan
Apprenticed Under Chef Kulsum Begum — Trained directly with her mother in the family’s heirloom recipes, techniques and culinary philosophy
Hospitality & Culinary Storytelling — Developed her own approach to hosting, bringing heritage, food and intimate dining together
Executive Chef & Legacy Bearer — Now leads The Heirloom Kitchen, working alongside Chef Kulsum Begum to carry these culinary traditions into their next chapter
Next-Generation Custodian — Bringing together two royal culinary inheritances with her own contemporary voice, ensuring the traditions remain alive, relevant and faithfully preserved.