Kozhikode, Friday, February 03, 2012: M. L. Varghese (1960 – 3 February 2011) popularly known by stage name Machan Varghese was remembered on his first death anniversary on Friday. He was a noted Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist.

He started his career as a mimicry artist and debuted as an actor through Kabooliwala. 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. Within a career of nearly two decades, he acted in over 100 films.

His role in films like Hitler, Mannar Mathai Speaking, Thenkasippattanam, Friends, Meesha Madhavan, Ee Parakkam Thalika, Pattalam etc were notable.Varghese died on 3 February 2011 in Kozhikode.