| 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. |
