Aju Varghese | |
|---|---|
| Aju at SJCET in 2015 | |
| Born | Aju Kurian Varghese 11 January 1985 [1] [2] Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse | Augustina (m. 2014) |
| Children | 4 |
Aju Kurian Varghese (born 11 January 1985) is an Indian actor, producer and singer who appears in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2010 in Malarvadi Arts Club , [4] directed by his collegemate Vineeth Sreenivasan. [5] In a career spanning over a decade, he has acted in more than 150 Malayalam films. [6] He owns a production company named Funtastic Films along with actor Dhyan Sreenivasan and producer Visakh Subramaniam. [7]
Aju was born at Thiruvalla [8] in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala to P. K. Varghese and Celiene Susan. He has a younger sister named Anju. [9] He studied at Rajagiri High School in Kalamasserry and at Bhavan's Adarsha Vidyalaya in Kakkanad. [10] He then did his B. Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from KCG College of Technology, Chennai. [11] Later, he worked at HSBC in its HR department in Chennai. [12]
It was during that time he was called by Vineeth Sreenivasan, his college friend, to play one of the lead roles in his directorial debut, Malarvadi Arts Club , [13] and later in Thattathin Marayathu . In the meantime, he was part of Sevenes (2011) by veteran director Joshiy and Mayamohini . Since then, he has acted in notable films, such as Thattathin Marayathu , Oru Vadakkan Selfie , Kili Poyi , Zachariyayude Garbhinikal , Ohm Shanthi Oshaana , Punyalan Agarbattis , Vellimoonga , Ormayundo Ee Mukham , Kunjiramayanam , Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam , Two Countries , Adi Kapyare Kootamani , Oppam , Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel , Love Action Drama , and Swargam . [14]
Aju was married to Augustina on 24 February 2014. The couple had twins: a girl named Juana and a boy named Evan, born on 28 October 2014. [3] They later had a second set of twins: boys named Jake and Luke, born on 30 September 2016.. [15]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best New Face of the Year | Malarvadi Arts Club | Won |
| 2012 | Asiavision Awards | Best Comedian | Thattathin Marayathu | Won |
| 2013 | Indian Movie Awards Qatar | Best Actor in a Comedy Role | Won | |
| 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting actor in Malayalam | Punyalan Agarbattis | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Asiavision Awards | Best Character Role | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | Won |
| 2015 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Comedian | Vellimoonga | Won |
| 4th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Won | ||
| Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Comedy Icon | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Won | |
| Asiavision Awards | Best Character Actor in Malayalam | Kunjiramayanam | Won | |
| 2016 | 1st IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actor in Malayalam | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Won |
| Performance in a Comic Role | Nominated | |||
| Kunjiramayanam | Nominated | |||
| Asianet Film Awards | Best Actor in Humorous Role | Various films | Won | |
| Vanitha Film Awards | Best Comedian | Won | ||
| 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Two Countries | Won | |
| Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Comedy Icon | Won | ||
| Asiavision Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| 2017 | North American Film Awards | Best Entertainer | Various Films | Won |
| Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Combo Award | Lavakusha | Won | |
| 2018 | 7th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Godha | Won |
| 2019 | Kerala Kaumudi Flash Movies [16] | Most Popular Supporting Actor | Aravindante Athidhikal | Won |
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Won | ||
| 2021 | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Love Action Drama | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Minnal Murali | Nominated |