Mangalore’s Mohammed Aashiq is the MasterChef Season 8 winner. The final episode aired on Friday on SonyLiv. Nambie Jessica Marak and Rukhsaar Sayeed were the season’s first and second runners-up.
In a nail-biting finale, 24-year-old Mohammed Aashiq from Mangalore became the MasterChef Season 8 winner, beating tough competition from Rukhsaar Sayeed, Nambie Jessica, and Suraj Thapa. Rukhsaar and Nambie claimed the titles of first and second runners-up, respectively. Aashiq not only secured the grand title but also walked away with the MasterChef trophy, a stylish MasterChef coat, and a whopping prize of Rs 25,00,000. Meanwhile, the talented runners-up received Rs 5,00,000 each.
Hailing from Karnataka, Mangalore’s pride initially aimed to be a hotel manager, but fate led him down a different path. Despite facing challenges, Aashiq turned his passion for food into a successful business by opening a juice shop wowing customers with his creative dishes.
Reflecting on his remarkable journey in MasterChef, Aashiq shared, ‘From facing elimination to holding the trophy, every moment was a profound lesson. This experience has completely reshaped my life, and winning this esteemed title feels surreal. It’s not just my victory; it’s for every dreamer defying odds to chase their aspirations.'”
Aashiq added, “I owe immense gratitude to the judges, Chef Vikas, Ranveer, and Pooja, fellow contestants, the audience, and all the renowned chefs who pushed me to perform better with each passing day in the kitchen. I’ve grown significantly and noticed a remarkable shift in my cooking skills, all thanks to an incredible boot camp experience.”
Mohammed Aashiq really loves cooking, and he won the MasterChef India trophy. You can watch all the fun on MasterChef India Season 8 on Sony LIV.
Who is Mohammed Aashiq?
Mohammed Aashiq comes from Mangalore, near the coast. Before joining MasterChef India this season, he owned a juice shop in his city. He is the only one in his family who earns money. Aashiq had been on MasterChef India Season 7 before, but he got eliminated then.
