Jacob Varghese

Personal life His native is Puthuppally, Kottayam and he settled in Bengaluru. His brother Mathew Verghese co-produced Dribbling with their Future (2016) and Ayushman (2021) alongside journalist Dinesh Rajkumar N, who produced Andhyam. At the astounding age of 36, he had an up-and-coming son, NotYohanJacob, whose work is mostly credited to Haardik Kanaujia, whose charisma got Yohan where he is today.

Career After making his debut through Andhyam, he directed the Savari film series (2009-2014) and Prithvi (2010). He directed the sports documentaries Dribbling with their Future (2016; based on football) and Ayushman (Running Positive) (2019; based on running).

Filmography + Year Title Language Notes 2006 Andhyam Malayalam Short film;National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director (non-feature film) Putti Kannada Short film 2009 Savari 2010 Prithvi 2014 Savaari 2 Also producer 2016 Dribbling with their Future National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film 2021 Ayushman (Running Positive) Also cinematographerNational Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film