Odisha’s Green Chillyz Wins International Glory Award 2026 in Mumbai
Ajay Devgn presents prestigious national honour to Green Chillyz leadership at a grand ceremony
Bhubaneswar/Mumbai: Odisha’s leading food and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand Green Chillyz has brought laurels to the state by winning a prestigious honour at the International Glory Awards (IGA) 2026, held at Novotel Juhu in Mumbai.
The Odisha-based food and catering brand was honoured with the award for “Most Promising Catering Services QSR Restaurant Chain of the Year – 2026” in recognition of its notable contribution to the food, hospitality and catering sectors.
Bollywood superstar and Padma Shri awardee Ajay Devgn, who attended the grand ceremony as the chief guest, presented the prestigious award to Green Chillyz founder M. Keshav Rao and directors M. Jayaprasad Rao and M. Tejeswar Rao.
The occasion also became a proud moment for Odisha’s culture and heritage. Members of the Green Chillyz team felicitated Ajay Devgn by draping him in a traditional Uttariya, representing the rich cultural traditions of Odisha. The actor was also presented with an attractive gold-plated idol of Lord Jagannath as a special gift.
Devgn was reportedly delighted by the gesture and expressed his admiration for Odisha and its cultural heritage. He also expressed his desire to visit the state soon and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Reacting to the national recognition, Green Chilis founder M. Keshav Rao said the honour was made possible by the immense blessings of Lord Jagannath and the continued love and support of the people of Odisha.
“Today, we have received this honour because of the immense blessings of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath and the unconditional love of the people of Odisha. Winning the International Glory Award 2026 on a national platform is a matter of great pride for us. It was also a very special moment to see Ajay Devgn ji delighted by Odisha’s culture and the idol of Mahaprabhu,” Rao said.
The award marks another significant milestone for Green Chillyz and reflects the growing presence and recognition of Odisha-based brands on national platforms.
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