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Real event · international · 2026-10-31
Final verdict announced: November 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished
Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.
The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: none
Ranji Smile's contributions to American cuisine are notable.
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