Machan Varghese
M. L. Varghese (1960 – 3 February 2011),[1] popularly known by stage name Machan Varghese, was a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan (house of arts) [2] and debuted as an actor through Kabooliwala.[3] Thereafter he played many notable roles in Malayalam films, mainly as a comedian. His association with Siddique-Lal, Rafi-Mecartin and Lal Jose are particularly noted.[4] Within a career of nearly two decades, he acted in over 100 films. Varghese died on 3 February 2011 in Kozhikode of cancer. He was aged 50.[1][3]
Machan Varghese | |
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| Born | M. L. Varghese 1960 |
| Died | 3 February 2011 (aged 50) |
| Occupation | Actor, mimicry artist |
| Years active | 1993–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Elsi |
| Children | John, Rincy |
Education & Family
M. L. Varghese (Machan) completed his high school education in 1970's from St. Albert's High School, Ernakulam. He was married to Elsy. The couple have a son Robin Varghese and a daughter Rincy.[5]
Filmography
- 2012: Orange(posthumously)
- 2011: Maharaja Talkies
- 2010: Nizhal
- 2010: Kadaksham
- 2010: Paappi Appacha
- 2010: Njan Sanchari
- 2010: Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum
- 2010: Thaskara Lahala
- 2010: Canvas
- 2010: Bombay Mittayi
- 2010: Best of Luck
- 2009: Paribhavam
- 2009: Duplicate as Susheelan
- 2009: Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan
- 2009: Kancheepurathe Kalyanam as Postman Velayudhan
- 2009: Hailesa
- 2009: Changathikoottam as Markose
- 2008: Jubilee as Shake
- 2008: Crazy Gopalan
- 2008: Kovalam
- 2008: Mayakazhcha as Vikraman
- 2007: Black Cat
- 2007: Anamika
- 2007: Inspector Garud as Kunjunni
- 2007: Changathipoocha as Palisa Thomas
- 2007: Black Cat
- 2006: Pachakuthira
- 2006: Aanachantham
- 2005: Kalyanakurimanam
- 2005: Thommanum Makkalum
- 2005: Isra
- 2004: Greetings
- 2004: Chathikkatha Chanthu
- 2004: Rasikan as Velu Annan
- 2004: Jalolsavam
- 2004: Kusruthi
- 2004: Thalamelam as D'cruz
- 2004: Shambu
- 2004: Aparichithan
- 2004: Vamanapuram Busroute
- 2003: Pattalam as Pushkaran
- 2003: Thilakkam as Kunjavara
- 2003: Sadanantante Samayam
- 2003: Chakram
- 2003: Sahodaran Sahadevan as Kuttappan
- 2003: Swantham Malavika as Keshavan
- 2003: Hariharan Pilla Happyanu
- 2003: Meerayude Dhukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
- 2003: C.I.D. Moosa as Sebastian
- 2002: Meesha Madhavan as Lineman Lonappan
- 2002: Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam
- 2002: Mazhathullikilukkam
- 2002: www.anukudumbam.com
- 2002: Kaashillatheyum Jeevikkam
- 2002: Akhila as Ayappan
- 2002: Savithriyude Aranjanam
- 2002: Chirikudukka as Thulasidharan
- 2001: Pranayakalathu
- 2001: Ee Parakkum Thalika
- 2001: Uthaman
- 2001: Rajapattam
- 2001: Chitrathoonukal
- 2000: Thenkasipattanam as the cowherd
- 2000: Kaathara
- 2000: Ee Mazha Thenmazha
- 2000: Mera Naam Joker as D'cruz
- 1999: Vazhunoor as Cleetus
- 1999: Jananayakan as Muniyappan
- 1998: Punjabi House as Panthalukaran
- 1998: Thattakam
- 1998: Sooryavanam
- 1997: Kalyana Pittennu
- 1997: Anjarakalyanam
- 1997: Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam
- 1997: Ikkareyanente Manasam as Pokker
- 1997: Gajaraja Manthram
- 1997: Newspaper Boy
- 1997: Kilikurissiyile Kudumba Mela
- 1996: Hitler
- 1996: Padanayakan
- 1995: Hijack
- 1995: Mannar Mathai Speaking
- 1994: Moonnam Loka Pattalam as Earupadakkam
- 1993: Pravachakan
- 1993: Kabooliwala
- 1989: Swantham Ennu Karuthi
Television
References
- "Malayalam actor Machan Varghese passes away". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2011. Archived from the original on 6 February 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
- http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html
- "നടന് മച്ചാന് വര്ഗീസ് അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 3 February 2011. Archived from the original on 6 February 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
- "Malayalam actor Machan Varghese passes away". Mathrubhumi. 3 February 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
- "Mangalam varika 2 July 2012". Mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
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