Lijo has never taken his eyes off the target even as life took him on a roller coaster ride. That dedication helped the bus conductor from Ilanthikkara in Thrissur district lead the race to the top slot in the biggest cookery reality show on south Indian television.
Audience cheered the grand finale of ‘Dhe Chef!’ on Mazhavil Manorama when actor and food entrepreneur Dileep presented Rs 50 lakh and a memento to “the conductor chef”.
Mahima and Anita came on the second and third places, winning Rs 20 lakh and Rs 15 lakh, respectively.
Dileep handing over the second prize to Mahima

Dileep with Dhe Chef winner Lijo