‘Priyam’ actor Deepa Nayar shares chance encounter with Aju Varghese | Onmanorama
Published: September 27, 2025 12:23 PM IST
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The surprise meeting took place in the lift of the ITC Maratha hotel. Photo: Instagram/Deepa Nayar
Former actress Deepa Nayar, who won hearts with her performance in ‘Priyam’, recently shared a heartwarming experience of unexpectedly meeting an old fan in Mumbai. With a hint of surprise, she introduced the fan to her followers, recalling how he had been a school student when ‘Priyam’ released and had since become a successful actor and producer. Deepa also shared a photograph from the meeting, capturing the memorable encounter. That fan, she revealed, was none other than Aju Varghese.
The surprise meeting took place in the lift of the ITC Maratha hotel. Deepa Nayar shared: “I saw this person unexpectedly in the lift at the ITC Maratha Hotel in Mumbai. He is someone I’ve known for a long time and have spoken to on several occasions, but we had never met in person. He was my fan when ‘Priyam’ released. At that time, he must have been in school. Now, I am a big fan of his.
“Can you guess who this person is? I’ll give you some hints. He is a well-known actor in Malayalam, has won multiple awards for Best Comedy Actor, and is also one of the owners of the production house Funtastic Films. He made his debut in Malayalam cinema with the 2010 film ‘Malarvadi Arts Club’. Yes, it’s the talented Aju Varghese. The funny part is that Aju recognised me first. Before I could even spot him, he saw me. Thank you, Aju, for recognising me! I hope we meet again sometime.”
Deepa Nayar became a beloved figure in Malayalam cinema with her performance in ‘Priyam’, starring alongside Kunchacko Boban. However, she did not continue acting in films after that role. Following her marriage, Deepa has been residing abroad with her husband and children.
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