Rocky Singh
Brand Ambassador, Swiggy;
Actor, Anchor & Food Explorer
An inspired communicator and changemaker with over three decades of cross-disciplinary experience spanning media, food, leadership, and a deep love for India. Rocky Singh is a storyteller at heart—whether through a plate of regional food, a leadership session in a boardroom, or a moment of reflection captured through his lens in the wild.
A strong believer in the power of freedom, culture, and identity, Rocky has dedicated his life to championing Indian regional cuisine, mentoring individuals, and connecting people to their roots—one road trip, one story, one bite at a time.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Television Host & Culinary Explorer
Various Networks – HistoryTV18, NDTV Goodtimes, Zee, CNBC, Zee Living Foods, Travel &
Living, Times Now | 2007–Present
– Co-created and co-hosted Highway on My Plate, a pioneering travel-food show that brought attention to India’s smallest dhabas and grandmothers’ recipes.
– Hosted Jai Hind, a patriotic lifestyle series blending food, history, and national identity. – Currently leads the viral #RoadTrippinWithRocky series on HistoryTV18 (22+ seasons), known for his authentic voice and humor.
– Elevated regional Indian cuisine to national recognition through storytelling. – Loved for his relatability and ability to find the extraordinary in everyday life.
Entrepreneur & Business Leader
Hospitality & Multinational CEO | 1990s–2000s
– Founded a successful restaurant in Delhi, turning passion for food into a sustainable venture.
– As CEO of a multinational firm, led with empathy and creativity—skills later honed in leadership training.
– Walked away from the corporate world to pursue a calling rooted in freedom and storytelling.
Leadership Trainer & Motivational Mentor
Independent Consultant / GM – Dubai-based Corporate Training Firm | 1990s–Present
– Over 30 years of experience training leaders, entrepreneurs, and multicultural teams. – Served as GM at a global training firm, designing and delivering impactful leadership programs.
– Known for workshops rich in humor, empathy, and lived insight—helping people grow as humans.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University
Schooling – Modern School– Delhi
HONORS & CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS
– For over 20 years, a champion of regional Indian food and cultural pride.
– Advocate for reclaiming Indian food as heritage, not just sustenance.
– Son of Late Maj Amarjit Singh (1971 war martyr) and Mrs. Amarjit Kaur (War Widows Association President).
– Embodies the values of service, sacrifice, and national identity in every aspect of his life.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
– Best Digital Integration, NVIDIA Awards, 2022
– Ebby award for most innovative digital – Kurkure – 2017
-Zee living foods award- most popular anchors on television 2017
– Living Foodz Powerlist Award, – Lifestyle Entertainer of the Year-2016
-Indian Television Academy Awards, – Best Travel Show 2015
– Gourmand World Cookbook Award, Beijing, 2014 – Best in the World (Highway on My Plate Part II)
– Gourmand World Cookbook Award, Paris, 2012 – Best in the World (Highway on My Plate Part I)
– Multiple awards for ‘in-show product integrations’ for clients including Google Maps and
Lays “guess whose flavour” campaign for IPL
– Indian Television Academy Awards, 2012 – Excellence in lifestyle programming
– Indian Telly Awards, 2008 – Best Travel Show
WRITING & PUBLICATIONS
– Contributor to India Today, First City, and The New York Times etc. on food, identity, and culture.
– Co-authored Highway On My Plate Part I & II—both won World Gourmand Awards.
– Currently writing his third book on Indian food and memory, due 2026.
SPORTS & ADVENTURE
– Former national-level hockey player and state-level footballer.
– Single-handicap golfer and adventure lover—scuba, rafting, trekking.
– Brings a disciplined, high-energy ethos to everything he does.
NATURE & BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY
– Avid bird photographer, capturing India’s avian beauty from the Himalayas to Kerala.
– Instagram: @ornithophileind—a gallery of stillness and wonder.
– Nature is his retreat and his muse.
PERSONAL LIFE
Lives in New Delhi with wife Rupali and children:
Sehr: Architect with a passion for design and storytelling.
Arjan: Aspiring Olympian, college student and track athlete.
His greatest joy lies in passing down a legacy of courage, curiosity, and joy.
QUOTE
“The difference between a wise man and a fool is that the wise man will learn, even from the fool.”