Padma Lakshmi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

9Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 1, 1970

Birth Place: Madras, Tamil Nadu, India [now Chennai]

About Padma Lakshmi

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Padma Lakshmi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Padma Lakshmi's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Padma Lakshmi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Planet Food: Spice Trails, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Padma Lakshmi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Padma Lakshmi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Planet Food: Spice Trails (2012) movie poster

★7.5

Planet Food: Spice Trails: In this remarkable journey, Planet Food travels the world to see how control of the spice trails, over the last five mil

Planet Food: Spice Trails

2012•Documentary

★6.2

The Mistress of Spices (2005) movie poster

★6.2

The Mistress of Spices: Tilo is an Indian shopkeeper in America with an ability to see the future and a magical connection to powerful spices, w

The Mistress of Spices

2005•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Sharpe's Challenge: Sean Bean is back as the swashbuckling hero in Sharpe's Challenge, an action packed mini-series to be shot on location i

Sharpe's Challenge

2006•War

★5.6

★5.6

Girl Most Likely: A failed New York playwright stages a suicide in an attempt to win back her ex, only to wind up in the custody of her ga

Girl Most Likely

2012•Comedy

★5.2

★5.2

Boom: The fashion world meets the underworld in BOOM, written and directed by Kaizad Gustad and produced by Ayesha Shroff unde

Boom

2003•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Padma Lakshmi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty	Self	Flop	Similar →
2021	Her Name Is Chef	Self	Flop	Similar →
2012	Girl Most Likely	Padma Lakshmi	Average	Similar →
2012	Planet Food: Spice Trails	Herself	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Sharpe's Challenge	Madhuvanthi	Average	Similar →
2005	The Mistress of Spices	Geeta	Average	Similar →
2003	Boom	Shiela Bardez	Flop	Similar →
2001	Glitter	Sylk	Flop	Similar →
1995	Unzipped	Self	Flop	Similar →

Padma Lakshmi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Padma Lakshmi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Padma Lakshmi is "Planet Food: Spice Trails" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Padma Lakshmi acted in?

Padma Lakshmi has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Padma Lakshmi?

Other notable films include "The Mistress of Spices", "Sharpe's Challenge", and "Girl Most Likely".