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Aju Varghese is a well-known Indian actor, singer, distributer, and producer who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.
Wiki/Biography
Aju Kurian Varghese was born on Friday, 11 January 1985 (age 38 years; as of 2023) in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He did his schooling at Rajagiri High School in Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala, and Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya, Ernakulam, Kerala. Later, he pursued a B. Tech degree in Electronics & Communication at Hindustan College of Engineering, Chennai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 38 Inches, Waist: 30 Inches, Biceps: 12.5 Inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Varghese P. K., and his mother’s name is Celiene Susan. He has a sister named Anju.
A childhood picture of Aju Varghese with his father
Aju Varghese with his mother
Aju Varghese with his sister, Anju
Wife & Children
On 24 February 2014, Aju Varghese got married to Augustina Aju.
Aju Varghese with his wife
The couple gave birth to twins, a girl named Juana and a boy named Evan, on 28 October 2014. On 13 September 2016, they welcomed a second set of twins, Jake, and Luke.
Aju Varghese with his four children
Career
Corporate Sector
Before entering the film industry, Aju Varghese worked in Human Resources at HSBC in Chennai. It was during this time that Vineeth Sreenivasan, his college friend, offered him one of the lead roles in Vineeth’s directorial debut ‘Malarvadi Arts Club.’
Films
Actor
Aju Varghese made his acting debut in 2010 with the Malayalam film ‘Malarvadi Arts Club,’ which was directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan. Throughout his career, spanning over a decade, he has acted in more than 130 Malayalam films such as Thattathin Marayathu (2012), Kili Poyi (2013), Zachariyayude Garbhinikal, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014), Punyalan Agarbattis (2013), Vellimoonga (2014), Ormayundo Ee Mukham (2014), Kunjiramayanam, Su.. Su… Sudhi Vathmeekam (2015), Two Countries (2015), Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015), Oppam (2016), Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel (2019), Love Action Drama (2019), Aanandam Paramanandam (2022), and 2018 (2023).
Entrepreneur
Aju Varghese co-owns a production company named ‘Funtastic Films’ with actor Dhyan Sreenivasan and producer Visakh Subramaniam. He was also a part of the film Sevenes (2011), which was directed by veteran directors Joshiy and Mayamohini.
Producer
He produced the film Love Action Drama in 2019, Saajan Bakery Since 1962 in 2021, and Prakashan Parakkatte in 2022.
Web Series
In 2023, Aju Varghese appeared as Manoj in the web series Kerala Crime Files, streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
Aju Varghese on the poster of the web series Kerala Crime Files (2023)
In 2019, he appeared as Advocate in the web series ‘Thera Para’ on YouTube.
Television
In 2018, Aju Varghese appeared in the television show Kasthooriman on the Asianet channel. In 2021, he appeared in the television show Vishu Dhamaka as Co-host on Asianet channel.
The poster of the television show ‘Vishu Dhamaka’
Short-films
Aju Varghese appeared in the short films Oru Kutty Chodyam (2012), Love Policy (2014), HALWA (2016), and Palappozhum (2020).
The poster of the short film Palappozhum (2020)
Awards
- In 2011, during the Vanitha Film Awards, Aju Varghese won the Best New Face of the Year for the film Malarvadi Arts Club.
- In 2012, he won the Best Comedian award at the Asiavision Awards for the film Thattathin Marayathu.
- In 2013, at the Indian Movie Awards, he received the Qatar Best Actor in a Comedy Role.
- In 2014, Aju Varghese won the Best Character Role for the film Ohm Shanthi Oshaana at the Asiavision Awards.
- In 2015, he won the Best Comedian award at the Vanitha Film Awards for the film Vellimoonga.
- In 2015, during the 4th South Indian International Movie Awards, he won the Best Comedian in Malayalam award for the film Vellimoonga.
- In 2015, during the Asianet Comedy Awards, he won the Best Comedy Icon award for the film Oru Vadakkan Selfie.
- In 2015, Aju Varghese received the Best Character Actor award in Malayalam at the Asiavision Awards for the film “Kunjiramayanam.”
- In 2016, during the 1st IIFA Utsavam, he won the Best Supporting Actor in Malayalam award for the film “Oru Vadakkan Selfie.”
- In 2016, he won the Best Actor in Humorous Role award for various films at the Asianet Film Awards.
- In 2016, during the Vanitha Film Awards, Aju Varghese received the Best Comedian award for various films.
- In 2016, at the 5th South Indian International Movie Awards, he won the Best Comedian in Malayalam award for the film “Two Countries.”
Aju Varghese posing with his award in 2016
- In 2016, at the Asianet Comedy Awards, he won the Best Comedy Icon award for the film “Two Countries.”
- In 2016, at the Asiavision Awards, he received the Best Supporting Actor award for the film “Two Countries.”
- In 2017, at the North American Film Awards, Aju Varghese won the Best Entertainer award for various films.
- In 2017, at the Asianet Comedy Awards, he received the Best Combo Award for the film Lavakusha.
Aju Varghese posing with his Best Combo Award for the film Lavakusha (2017)
- In 2018, he won the Best Comedian in Malayalam award at the 7th South Indian International Movie Awards for the film Godha.
Aju Varghese posing with his award in 2019
- In 2019, Kerala Kaumudi Flash Movies felicitated him with the Most Popular Supporting Actor award for the film Aravindante Athidhikal
- In 2019, at the 8th South Indian International Movie Awards, Aju Varghese won the Best Comedian in Malayalam award for the film Aravindante Athidhikal.
Car Collection
Aju Varghese owns a Mini Cooper.
Aju Varghese posing with his Mini Cooper
Facts/Trivia
- Aju Varghese follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In his leisure time, he likes travelling to distant places, swimming, dancing, and watching cricket matches.
Aju Varghese while enjoying swimming
- Aju Varghese is an animal lover. He has pet dogs. He often shares pictures of his pets on social media.
Aju Varghese posing with his pet