Machan Varghese

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Machan Varghese
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Born
M. L. Varghese

1960 (1960)
Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala, India
Died(2011-02-03)3 February 2011 (aged 50)
Kozhikode, Kerala, India
OccupationActor, mimicry artist
Years active1993–2010
Spouse(s)Elsi
ChildrenJohn, Rincy

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]

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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

Television

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References

  1. 1 2 "Malayalam actor Machan Varghese passes away". Deccan Herald . 3 February 2011. Archived from the original on 6 February 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
  2. ↑ "Cochin Kalabhavan".
  3. 1 2 "നടന്‍ മച്ചാന്‍ വര്‍ഗീസ് അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 3 February 2011. Archived from the original on 6 February 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
  4. ↑ "Malayalam actor Machan Varghese passes away". Mathrubhumi . 3 February 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
  5. ↑ "Mangalam varika 2 July 2012". Mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 6 July 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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