Poly Varghese | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1 June 1972 |
| Origin | Valapad, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Indian classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Mohan Veena/Slide Guitar Player |
| Instrument(s) | Mohan Veena |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | Official site |
Poly Varghese (born 1 June 1972) is a Hindustani musician and Mohan veena player, a disciple of musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He is also an actor, poet and activist. [1] [2] [3]
Born in Kerala, Poly Varghese lives in Chennai.[ citation needed ]
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