Quick Info
| Profession | Chef |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Mangaluru |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Mohammed Ashiq (MasterChef)
05/01/2026
Coverage in early 2026 reported that Mohammed Ashiq had opened his own restaurant, Masara, in Bangalore in late 2025. The update highlighted his transition from reality-show winner to restaurateur and marked a major career milestone after his MasterChef victory.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Nickname | Mangalorian Maverick Chef |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Milagres High School, Mangaluru |
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| Highest Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | He is single. |
Family
| Siblings | He has a sister, who is married. He has a brother-in-law. |
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Career
| Known for | Winning MasterChef India Season 8 |
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| Prize Money | Rs 25 lakh |
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Favourites
| Chef | Vikas Khanna |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mohammed Ashiq, an Indian chef, won MasterChef India Season 8 in 2023. | |
| 2. He started learning cooking in 7th standard and impressed family and friends with his skills. | |
| 3. Due to financial struggles, he had to abandon his dream of studying hotel management and started a juice shop. | |
| 4. In the late 2010s, he opened Kulukki Hub, experimenting with new dish styles. | |
| 5. In 2020, he won Master Class Chef of the Year Season 1 on Namma TV. | |
| 6. In 2023, he succeeded on MasterChef India Season 8 after facing setbacks in Season 7 auditions. | |
| 7. Ashiq triumphed in Season 8 with his Fish Fry Mangalorean style dish, winning a cash prize. | |
| 8. After his victory, he revealed plans to open a restaurant with his winnings for his family. | |
| 9. His final dish in the competition was Ocean View, which he deemed his best. | |
| 10. Chef Ranveer Brar praised Ashiq's culinary skills and gifted him a knife on the show. | |
| 11. After his victory, he revealed plans to open a restaurant in partnership with his brother-in-law using his prize winnings. | |
| 12. He is the sole earning member of his family. | |
| 13. He plans to open a cafe and set up a small studio for content creation using his prize money. |
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