Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Gopikrishnan K. Varma |
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| Nickname | Kannan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (162 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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| Degrees | Three Diplomas in Computer Education |
Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Kishore Aniyan (an LIC employee) |
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| Mother | Ranjini Varma (a music therapist with disabled children) |
| Siblings | Sister - Malavika Varma |
Career
| Debut | Gopi Krishnan Varma made his acting debut in the Malayalam film 'Thirike' in 2021, where he played the role of Ismu. His impressive portrayal marked him as the first lead actor with Down syndrome in Indian cinema. |
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| Awards | He has been recognized with a certificate from the India Book of Records for his groundbreaking achievement in the film industry. |
Favourites
| Favorite Actor | Dileep |
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| Free Time Activities | Gopi enjoys traveling to distant places. |
Style Quotient
| Dance | He has a passion for dancing, inspired by the music and actions of film actors. |
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Social Media
| http://instagram.com/gopikrishnanvarma/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/gopikrishan.k.varma/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@gopikrishnanvarma2663/featured |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Gopi's mother began working as a music therapist after his diagnosis with Down syndrome, dedicating her life to support him. | |
| Ranjini faced health challenges during pregnancy, and Gopi was born with an extra chromosome. | |
| Initially, Ranjini struggled with Gopi's condition but dedicated herself to providing him with care and confidence. | |
| Gopi attended both special and mainstream schools, enhancing his social experiences. | |
| His mother motivated him by uploading his dance videos on TikTok, leading to unexpected popularity. | |
| In 2020, he joined a vocational program at Nayanar Sadanam, where he honed his skills under a mentor. | |
| He achieved his dream of acting when directors recognized his talent through a recommendation from his doctor. | |
| Gopi is capable of reading, writing, and communicating in both English and Malayalam, despite having ADHD. |
