Indian-origin star, Justin Narayan who impressed the judges and us with his ingenious cooking skills, has won the trophy of MasterChef Australia season 13. 

He beat three other contestants and reached the grand finale, must to the delight of Indian fans across the world. 

The 27-year-old was pitted against Pete and Kishwar for the last assignment, and it was an epic grand finale. Justin's journey was teeming with ups and downs, but he took the trophy home despite all the challenges. 

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Justin was awarded $250,000 (Rs 1.86 Crores approx.) and the trophy. Pete was the first runner up, who received $30,000, whereas Kishwar received $20,000. 

© Instagram/Justin Narayan

© Instagram/Justin Narayan

We all know how complex the challenges are on MasterChef. Justin won by a thin margin and scored a massive 40 points for the savoury dish he made. For the dessert, Justin gained 30 points.

Justin shared his victory on Instagram and wrote, "Find people that believe in you. Back yourself. Go hard and hopefully you'll surprise yourself! Whoever's reading this I love you." 

Justin is the second Indian origin participant to win the show. Back in 2018, it was Sashi Cheliah, a prison guard, who took the award home. 

For the unversed, Narayan started cooking at the age of 13 and had produced some memorable meals. His meals have always been inspired by Fijian and Indian heritage. 

First, he worked as a youth pastor and created a safe space for teenagers. He then went out on a limb to achieve his dreams and resigned from his job to commit to his passion for cooking. 

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In a video shared by the page, he also spoke about it being a surreal feeling to win and how he is still processing it. 

He also said that he is waiting to party with his friends and family members and described the show as one of the best experiences of his life. 

© Instagram/Justin Narayan

© Instagram/Justin Narayan

The official MasterChef Australia also shared pictures of the contestants and wrote, "Congratulations to our#MasterChefAU 2021 WINNER!" 

On the show, Narayan impressed the judges with several Indian dishes, including pickle salad, Charcoal Chicken, Chicken with Toum, Flatbread etc. 

Check out these reactions of people ecstatic with Justin's win. 

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Indo-Fijian man wins #MasterChefAU. Congrats Justin Narayan! 🇫🇯 https://t.co/2PXLOX7kC5

— angry_kpra (@angry_kpra) July 13,2021

YASSSS
Congratulations Justin Narayan! Sooo PROUD!!!

Incase you don't already know, he is an Indo-Fijianman! #JustinWinsMasterChefAU https://t.co/mqN6Ndjtr2

— Vaccination saves Lives❗ Vaccination saves Lives❗ (@SidhantMaharaj) July 13,2021

Indian-origin pastor Justin Narayanhas won MasterChef Australia Season 13. 27y/o Narayan,who hails from WesternAustralia, won the show by beating fellow finalists Kishwar Chowdhury, fromBangladesh, & Pete Campbell. Narayan won the trophy as well asAU$250,000 (over ₹1 crore). pic.twitter.com/LUe0DOL8Ak— Tushar Kant Naik 🇮🇳ॐ♫₹ (@Tushar_KN) July 14, 2021

Yaaaayy!!!! The guy who belonged to indian heritage wonthe MASTERCHEF season13
Congratulations justin Narayan🤩 pic.twitter.com/byIOYpVn6d

— Deep Nikil Raj (@SchindlerSoul)July 13, 2021

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