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Abinas Nayak Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth11 October 1992

Age34 years

BirthplaceBerhampur, Odisha, India

ProfessionChef

NationalityIndia

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilySister - Rachita Nayak

Abinas Nayak Biography

Odia-born chef Abinas Nayak rose from engineering to win MasterChef India Season 6, celebrated for modern takes on regional dishes.

Early life and background

Abinas Nayak was born on 11 October 1992 in Berhampur, Odisha. He attended Sri Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Center in Rajgangpur for his school education and later earned a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement in Gadajagasora, Odisha. Raised in a household that included his sister Rachita Nayak, he credits his grandmother with introducing him to cooking and encouraging his interest in the kitchen.

Before moving full time into food, Nayak worked in the technology sector as a Senior System Engineer with Infosys in Hyderabad. Although engineering was his early ambition, the culinary lessons from his grandmother helped shift his focus toward cooking, a field in which he would later make his public breakthrough.

Career

Nayak first gained public notice in culinary contests. In 2018 he entered the Hungry for Haldiram Cooking Contest and won, attracting attention for inventive preparations such as a Litti Chokha Cone and a traditional Odia drink called Chenna Panna. Those achievements helped establish his reputation for blending regional flavours with contemporary presentation.

In 2019 Nayak made his television debut on MasterChef India Season 6. Across the competition he distinguished himself with his food rooted in Odisha’s traditions while also showcasing technical skill and creativity. On 1 March 2020 he was declared the winner of MasterChef India Season 6, taking home the show’s trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 25 lakh.

Beyond competitions, Nayak’s interests include painting and sport. He paints during his leisure time and has been active with the Trinfy Sports Club, including captaining a volleyball team called Tripple TIP, reflecting a broad set of interests outside the professional kitchen.

Public profile

Nayak is often associated with dishes from his home state and lists favourites such as Meetha Khichdi, Karnika Bhato, and Daalma. His eye and hair colour are both described as black. He goes by the other name Abimilano in some circles. Publicly available information lists his religion as Hinduism and his nationality as Indian. His marital status is recorded as unmarried.

Latest updates

Following his success in televised competitions, Nayak’s profile has continued to be defined by his win on MasterChef India Season 6 and the signature dishes that brought him acclaim. He remains connected to his roots in Berhampur and continues to be recognised for bringing regional Odia flavours to wider audiences.

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Recent Work

MasterChef India Season 6

Contestant and winner of the televised cooking competition.

2019-2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Winner of MasterChef India Season 6 (trophy and Rs. 25 lakh prize announced 1 March 2020).
  2. Winner of the 2018 Hungry for Haldiram Cooking Contest.
  3. Transitioned from Senior System Engineer at Infosys to a professional chef.
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