Rex Varghese Explained

Rex Varghese (died 22 January 2013) was an Indian bodybuilder who became the first Keralite to win the Mr India title in the 90 kg category in 2007.^{[1] [2] [3]} He also had Junior Mr India, Mr Kerala, Muscleman of Kerala, Mr Kerala Olympia titles to his credit.

Background

He was born to Varghese and Mary in a middle-class family. He became Sub Junior Mr Thrissur at the age of 16. Hailing from Mambra, Koratty, Thrissur.

Career

Won the titles,

• Junior Mr India 2001 Jaipur^[4]
• Mr India
• Mr Kerala
• Muscleman of Kerala
• Mr Kerala Olympia

He was working as a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) with the Railways. He was unemployed in his last days.

Death

Rex Varghese committed suicide in his house at Koratty on 22 January 2013.^[5] He was a bachelor.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Former 'Mr India' Rex Varghese commits suicide - Hindustan Times . 2013-07-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130331095023/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Kerala/Former-Mr-India-Rex-Varghese-commits-suicide/Article1-998222.aspx . 2013-03-31 .
2. News: Former 'Mr India' Rex Varghese commits suicide . 22 January 2013 . PTI . The Indian Express . 22 May 2018 .
3. Web site: REX VERGEES e1305088282573. 10 May 2011.
4. Web site: Former Mr. India Rex Varghese hangs himself | Kerala Latest News | Kerala Breaking News | Kerala Latest Headlines | Latest Kerala News | Health | Women | Business | NRI | IT | Sports | News Breaks | News . 24 July 2013 . 26 January 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130126090238/http://asianetindia.com/former-mr-india-rex-varghese-hangs-himself/ . dead .
5. Web site: Former Mr India Rex Varghese ends life - The New Indian Express. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130125005325/http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article1432237.ece. 2013-01-25.