Sijoy Varghese

Sijoy Varghese
Born
Sijoy Varghese

(1971-03-06) 6 March 1971 (age 53)
Edappally, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materSacred Heart College, Thevara
Occupations
Years active1994 – present
Spouse
Tessy Raphel
​
(m. 1999)​
Children5
Parents
  • C. Varghese Kelamparambil
  • Leelamma Varghese
Websitesijoy.com

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]

Early and personal life

Varghese 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

Varghese 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 President of Indian Adfilm Makers (IAM), S.Indian Chapter.

Film

Varghese 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

Key
† 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
KA Abid Shaikh Telugu
2024 Ayalaan Arjun Tamil
NaNa Guru Tamil Yet to be released
Swargam Fr.Sony Malayalam [16]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "പരസ്യം: സിനിമയിലേക്ക് തുറക്കുന്ന പടിവാതിൽ". Malayala Manorama. 12 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  3. ^ "പരസ്യനിർമാതക്കളുടെ അസോസിയേഷൻ ലോഗോ ബച്ചൻ പുറത്തിറക്കി". Malayala Manorama. 4 June 2016. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "'Ad'orning the khaki". Deccan Chronicle. 4 July 2014. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  6. ^ "'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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Success: It takes two to tango!". Deccan Chronicle. 8 June 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  10. ^ "Stories from the heart". The New Indian Express. 20 June 2013. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  11. ^ "Ad'orning the khaki". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Features, C. E. (27 August 2024). "Aju Varghese starrer 'Swargam' first look poster". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 August 2024.