Padma Lakshmi
Acting
Padma Parvati Lakshmi (born September 1, 1970) also Padma, Lady Rushdie is an Indian American cookbook author, actress, and model. She has been the host of the US reality television program Top Chef since season two in 2006. In 2010, Top Chef was nominated for an Emmy Award and won for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.
Known for
Acting55
tvI Changed My Mind with Dan Souza
2026
Self - Guest
tvAmerica's Culinary Cup
2026
Self - Host
tvClean Slate
2025
Doctor
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
tvLast Meals
2021
Self
tvSnacked
2021
Self
tvTaste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
2020
Self - Host
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
tvBusy Tonight
2018
Self - Guest
tvBig Mouth
2017
Priya (voice)
tvThird Rail with OZY
2017
Herself
tvSteve
2017
Self
tvMatch Game
2016
Self - Panelist
tvHollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
2016
Self - Guest
tvLife in Pieces
2015
Stephanie
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
tvHot Ones
2015
Self
tvTrailblazer Honors
2014
Self - Presenter
movieGirl Most Likely
2012
Padma Lakshmi
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
tvRuPaul's Drag Race
2009
Self - Guest Judge
tv30 Rock
2006
Padma Lakshmi
movieSharpe's Challenge
2006
Madhuvanthi
tvThe Ten Commandments
2006
Princess Bithia
tvTop Chef
2006
Self - Host
movieBoom
2003
Shiela Bardez
tvStar Trek: Enterprise
2001
Kaitaama
movieGlitter
2001
Sylk
tvFamily Guy
1999
Padma Lakshmi (voice)
tvPirates: Blood Brothers
1999
Malinche
tvThe View
1997
Self / Self - Guest
tvThe Daily Show
1996
Self - Guest
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvSharpe
1993
Madhuvanthi
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
tvToday
1952
Self
Creator1
tvAmerica's Culinary Cup
2026
Creator
Production1
tvTop Chef
2006
Executive Producer