Quick Info
| Profession | Farmer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Bengaluru |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Varthur Santosh Kumar S. |
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| Other name | Varthur Santhosh Abhimani |
| Nickname | Appi |
| Known As | VS Boss, Hallikar Santhosh |
| Known For | Conservation of the Hallikar cattle breed of Karnataka |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 7” |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Lady Vailankanni English School, Bengaluru |
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| Controversy | Illegal Tiger Claw: Varthur Santhosh was arrested by the forest department for wearing a tiger claw locket, which is illegal, on 22 October 2023. According to the officials, they initially visited the set of the reality show 'Bigg Boss Kannada 10' in which he was seen wearing the locket. The officials initiated an examination to confirm the authenticity of the tiger claw, and after verifying its source, they requested the show's production team to hand over Santhosh following which Santhosh was arrested for the violation. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Deceased (passed away before Santhosh took up farming) |
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Career
| President of the All India Cow Conservation Committee. | |
| Contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada 10, entered on 8 October 2023, exited as 4th runner-up on 28/01/2024. | |
| Runs a business selling cows in Bengaluru and also has a real estate business. | |
| Brand ambassador of the Hallikar cattle breed, promoting cattle fairs such as the Sapalamma Cattle Fair. |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mahindra Thar |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Varthur Santhosh, an Indian farmer, is known for his dedication to rescuing Hallikar cows in Karnataka, India. | |
| 2. He is deeply involved in animal husbandry, caring for a multitude of animals, and focuses on advocating for their welfare, particularly emphasizing the preservation of Hallikar cows. | |
| 3. Santhosh developed a passion for farming following his father's passing, as he revealed in an interview. | |
| 4. He actively speaks out against animal exploitation at various events and has received recognition and honors for his efforts in preserving animals, notably the Hallikar cow. | |
| 5. Supporters affectionately call him 'VS Boss' and 'Hallikar Santhosh,' acknowledging his dedication to the cause. | |
| 6. Santhosh participated as a contestant on the reality show 'Bigg Boss Kannada 10' in 2023. | |
| 7. He is also known as Varthur Santhosh Abhimani, and friends reportedly call him Appi. |
