Sijoy Varghese (born 6 March 1971) is an Indian actor and advertising filmmaker.[1][2][3] He has been involved in advertising and cinema for 20 years. As an actor he has portrayed characters in Malayalam films including Bangalore Days, Avatharam, James & Alice, Aadhi and Ittymaani: Made in China.[4][5][6][7][8]
Sijoy Varghese | |
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| Born | Sijoy Varghese 6 March 1971 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sacred Heart College, Thevara |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994 – present |
| Spouse |
Tessy Raphel (m. 1999) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents |
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| Website | sijoy |
Early and personal life
editVarghese was born in Edappally, Kochi to (late) C. Varghese Kelamparambil, a headmaster; and (late) Leelamma Varghese, a teacher.
He studied at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara before commencing his career in the film and advertising film industry.
He married Tessy Raphel in 1999. The couple has five children — Varkey, Maria, Anna, Anthony and Zarah.
Career
editVarghese started his career as an assistant director, and has worked with the leading ad film production houses of India. In 2005 he found his own production house, TVC Factory,[9][failed verification] which has now grown to be one of the most trusted production houses in India and UAE.
Varghese is also an actor who has performed supporting characters in Malayalam films including Bangalore Days, Avatharam, James & Alice, Aadhi and Ittymaani: Made in China.
He is the current General Secretary of Indian Adfilm Makers (IAM), Kerala Chapter.
Film
editVarghese started his acting career in 2013 with the role of a police commissioner in Martin Prakkat's ABCD, along with Dulquer Salmaan. He indulged in further experimentation with Amal Neerad Production's 5 Sundarikal[10] (2013). He co-wrote Isha with Sidharth Bharathan for Sameer Thahir in the much appreciated anthology. After his villainous Cabinet Minister for Thira by Vineeth Sreenivasan,[11] he did a notable role in Anjali Menon's movie Bangalore Days as Coach Zach, for which his character got a huge fan response. Later, he played the same role of the coach with Arya in the Tamil remake named Bangalore Naatkal.[12] Then he appeared on screen as ACP Gautam Viswanath along with Dileep in director Joshiy's Avatharam, for which his character was appreciated by critics and public in general. In 2016 he portrayed St. Peter in Sujith Vasudev's debut movie James & Alice, for which he garnered critical acclaim for his style of acting. He appeared in Jamna Pyari[13] as Vasu, Pranav Mohanlal starrer Aadhi as Sidharth, and Mohanlal starrer Ittymaani: Made in China as Alex Plamoottil.
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ABCD | Commissioner | Malayalam | |
| Thira | Home Minister Alex | Malayalam | [14] | |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Coach Zach | Malayalam | |
| Avatharam | ACP Gautam Viswanath | Malayalam | [15] | |
| RajadhiRaja | Gangster Chandru | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Ayal Njanalla | Manaf | Malayalam | |
| Jamna Pyari | Vasu | Malayalam | ||
| Bangalore Naatkal | Coach Zach | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | James & Alice | St. Peter | Malayalam | 19th Asianet film awards - Special Jury award Asiavision Awards - Best Supporting Actor |
| Munnodi | ACP Soundarpandian | Tamil | ||
| Gemini | Dr. Vijay Varma | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Tharangam | Christopher Luke | Malayalam | |
| Pullikkaran Staraa | Antony | Malayalam | ||
| A Gentleman | Ramachandra Rao IPS | Hindi | ||
| Aadu 2 | Keshav Madhav IPS | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Diwanjimoola Grand Prix | Bike Rider Christo | Malayalam | |
| Aadhi | Sidharth | Malayalam | ||
| Parole | Varkey | Malayalam | ||
| Abrahaminte Santhathikal | Joseph Esthappan | Malayalam | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Sanjay | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Mikhael | Abram | Malayalam | |
| Neeyum Njanum | Kishan | Malayalam | ||
| The Gambinos | DySP Pradeep Kumar | Malayalam | ||
| Lucifer | PR Manager | Malayalam | ||
| Ormayil Oru Sisiram | Shihab | Malayalam | ||
| The Gambler | Kochu Lona | Malayalam | ||
| Ittymaani: Made in China | Alex Plamoottil | Malayalam | ||
| 2020 | Thelivu | Issac | Malayalam | |
| Guardian | Nandakumar IPS | Malayalam | ||
| 2021 | Kolaambi | Sanjay Tharakan | Malayalam | |
| Lal Bagh | Tom | Malayalam | ||
| 2022 | Bro Daddy | Agency Head | Malayalam | |
| The Hope | Dr. John | Malayalam | ||
| 2023 | Binary | Sreeram | Malayalam | |
| Namukku Kodathiyil Kanaam | David | Malayalam | Yet to be released | |
| Thunivu | Sam Jacob | Tamil | ||
| Ayalaan | Arjun | Tamil | ||
| 2024 | KA | Abid Shaikh | Telugu | |
| NaNa | Guru | Tamil | Yet to be released | |
| Swargam | Fr.Sony | Malayalam | [16] |
References
edit- ^ "Joshiy sir found a commanding power in my body language: Sijoy Varghese". The Times of India. 3 August 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "പരസ്യം: സിനിമയിലേക്ക് തുറക്കുന്ന പടിവാതിൽ". Malayala Manorama. 12 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "പരസ്യനിർമാതക്കളുടെ അസോസിയേഷൻ ലോഗോ ബച്ചൻ പുറത്തിറക്കി". Malayala Manorama. 4 June 2016. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "Sijoy Varghese as Prithviraj's confidante next". Times of India. 13 February 2016. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "'Ad'orning the khaki". Deccan Chronicle. 4 July 2014. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ "'Bangalore Days' Releasing in UAE on 3 July". International Business Times. 26 June 2014. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ V.P, Nicy (1 August 2014). "'Avatharam' Review: Mass Entertainer from Dileep-Joshiy Team". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ IBTimes (28 August 2015). "'Jamna Pyari' Review Round-up: Watchable Family Film for Onam Season". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ "Success: It takes two to tango!". Deccan Chronicle. 8 June 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Stories from the heart". The New Indian Express. 20 June 2013. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ "Ad'orning the khaki". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ "Sijoy's cop act in Kollywood". The Times of India. 4 April 2015. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "I enjoy playing cool dads: Sijoy Varghese". The Times of India. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Shobana to Play Lead in 'Thira' Sequel". International Business Times. 9 September 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ V.P, Nicy (4 August 2014). "'Avatharam' Box Office Collection: Dileep Starrer Grosses ₹4 Crore in 3 Days". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ Features, C. E. (27 August 2024). "Aju Varghese starrer 'Swargam' first look poster". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 August 2024.