Rex Varghese

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.