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Sashikumar Cheliah (born c.1979) is a Singaporean-born Australian television cook and a former police officer and prison officer. He is the winner of MasterChef Australia for 2018.

Early life
Cheliah was raised in Singapore where he attended Swiss Cottage Secondary School and ITE College, Yishun. He is the eldest of seven children..

For 12 years, Cheliah worked for the Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) unit of the Singapore Police Force, where he trained in tactics, rescue operations, counter terrorism, kidnappings and high-profile protection in the riot police.

Cheliah is married to a nurse, Rabicca Vijayan. They have two sons. The family moved to Adelaide in 2012.

His interest in food began by watching his mother, a cafe owner, and aunties prepare family meals. His interest in cooking piqued after moving to Australia.

MasterChef Australia
Cheliah was selected in the Top 24 to contest MasterChef Australia in 2018. He reached the finale on 31 July, which he won with a record 93 points out of 100.