Nilesh Limaye is an Indian chef, TV presenter, author and restaurant consultant. He is best known for his Kitchen Champion television show and his work at Ziya restaurant. Limaye was born in Mumbai, India, and grew up in a family of chefs. He started cooking at the age of 14 and quickly became one of the most in-demand chefs in the city. In 2005, he opened his first restaurant, Ziya, which quickly became one of the most popular restaurants in Mumbai. In 2008, Limaye was chosen to host the Kitchen Champion TV show. The show was a success and Limaye became a national star. Since then, she has appeared on numerous television shows and has written several cookbooks. Limaye is also a passionate advocate of Indian cuisine. He is a member of the Indian Culinary Academy and has worked to promote Indian cuisine around the world.