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. 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 Koratty is a census town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a main centre of Marian pilgrimage. Demographics As of 2011 India census, Koratty had a population of 17,618. Males constitute 49% of the population and female ...

Thrissur Thrissur (, ), Renaming of cities in India, formerly Trichur, also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur, is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is the List of most populous urban agglomerations in Ke ...

Career

Won the titles, *Junior Mr India 2001 Jaipur *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

on 22 January 2013. He was a bachelor.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Varghese, Rex Indian male bodybuilders Year of birth missing 2013 deaths People from Thrissur district Sportspeople from Thrissur Suicides by hanging in India