Padma Lakshmi - Actor Profile

Padma Lakshmi

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 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. 

Known For: Acting

Padma Lakshmi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Padma Lakshmi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Padma Lakshmi's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Padma Lakshmi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Planet Food: Spice Trails, which stands out as a key performance.

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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
Sharpe's Challenge (2006) movie poster
★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
Girl Most Likely (2012) movie poster
★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
Unzipped (1995) movie poster
★5.2

Unzipped: Isaac Mizrahi, one of the most successful designers in high fashion, plans his fall 1994 collection.

Unzipped

1995•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Padma Lakshmi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".

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