| 1. Nalin Dalal, an Indian chemist, is recognized for being married to popular Indian chef Tarla Dalal. |
| 2. Tarla and Nalin tied the knot in 1960 after Nalin’s persistence despite Tarla’s initial disinterest. |
| 3. Nalin supported Tarla's culinary dreams and nurtured her love for cooking. |
| 4. In 1966, Tarla began hosting cooking classes at home, which quickly gained popularity. |
| 5. Recognizing the success, Nalin encouraged Tarla to compile her recipes into a book, helping with typing and editing. |
| 6. Their children later joined Tarla in building a successful family business. |
| 7. Tarla Dalal was honored with the Padma Shri award for her culinary skills in 2007. |
| 8. A biopic titled 'Tarla' was released in 2023, featuring Huma Qureshi as Tarla and Sharib Hashmi as Nalin. Sharib Hashmi admired Nalin and enjoyed portraying him in the movie. |
