Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Shashi Tharoor's Sambhar Origin Story Amuses Internet
Shashi Tharoor, a famous person, told a story about how the food sambhar was invented.
He said it was created in South India to make a dish like one from North India, for a ruler.
People on the internet enjoyed the story and found it funny.
However, some people disagreed with his facts about where the Marathas are from.
Despite the debate, many people appreciated Tharoor's storytelling skills and wit.
Shashi Tharoor shared his theory on the origin of sambhar, a South Indian dish.
He stated sambhar was created in South India to resemble a dish from North India for a Maratha ruler.
Tharoor's theory involved Sambhaji, the Maratha Peshwa of Tanjavur.
Social media users reacted to the story with amusement, debate, and appreciation.
Some users pointed out factual inaccuracies in his statement about Maratha origins.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, and social media users.
- What
- Shashi Tharoor shared his theory on the origin of sambhar.
- When
- During the South Side Story festival.
- Where
- At the South Side Story festival.
- Why
- To answer a question about the Delhi version of sambhar and share his humorous, historical theory.
Viewpoints on Historical Accuracy
Reactions to Tharoor's Theory
Maratha Origin
Viewpoints on Historical Accuracy
Tharoor's statement: Sambhar's origin is linked to a Maratha ruler.
Reactions to Tharoor's Theory
Users corrected: Marathas are from West not North.
- Event
- South Side Story festival
- Subject
- Sambhar's origin
- Figure
- Shashi Tharoor
- Controversy
- Origin of Marathas