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- Malayalam comedian Machan Varghese died in a private hospital at Kozhikode on Thursday 4.15 p.m. He was 50. Varghese had suffered from prostate cancer for a long time and was taken to hospital a month ago. Four days ago, his condition worsened and he was put on a ventilator.
Malayalam comedian Machan Varghese died in a private hospital at Kozhikode on Thursday 4.15 p.m. He was 50. Varghese had suffered from prostate cancer for a long time and was taken to hospital a month ago. Four days ago, his condition worsened and he was put on a ventilator.
Varghese was one of Malayalam film's best loved comic actors. A native of Elamakara in Kochi, he entertained audience with his peculiar dialect, mannerisms and body language. He came to the silver screen from a background of drama and mimicry. He is a veteran of over 50 movies. His first film was
Kabulivala (1994). Among his famous movies were,
Thenkasi pattanam, C.I.D Moosa, Mannaar Mathai. He was last seen in
Best of Luck, and
Bombay Mittai will be released posthumously.
The nickname Machan was given to him by director Siddique because of his habit of addressing others as Machan. He is survived by wife Elsy, and sons Robichan and Rinchu. His body has been taken to his village in Kochi for last rites and will be cremated on Friday.