I. M. Vijayan
About I. M. Vijayan
Inivalappil Mani Vijayan is a former professional Indian football player. Playing in the striker position, he formed a successful attacking partnership with Baichung Bhutia for the Indian national team in the late nineties and early 2000s. Vijayan was crowned Indian Player of the Year in 1993, 1997 and 1999,the first player to win the award multiple times.He was also awarded the Arjuna award in 2003.
Vijayan started out as a seller of soda in the Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium, Kerala earning 10 paise (0.02 Cents) a bottle. Eventually he was chosen to play for the Kerala Police club and rose to become one of the top names in domestic football. A highly aggressive player, he eventually became the highest earner in Indian club football as well as a regular in the India team. He scored one of the fastest ever international goals in a match against Bhutan in the 1999 SAF Games, when he managed to do the same in 12 seconds. Faster international goals on record include ones by Davide Gualtieri in 8 seconds and Hakan Şükür in 11 seconds. Vijayan's talents attracted interest from clubs in Malaysia and Thailand, although he spent his entire career in India until retirement. By the end of his career he had scored 40 international goals in 79 matches for India. Since retiring from international football Vijayan has set up a football academy to train young players in his home town.Since a short gap presently he is playing for Kerala Police.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Bigil Drama | 17 Oct 2019 | Alex | Released |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2019
Frequent Co-stars(8)
I. M. Vijayan – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
I. M. Vijayan is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, I. M. Vijayan has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Atlee, Ramana Girivasan, Nayanthara. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
I. M. Vijayan has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Drama, Action, Family. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
I. M. Vijayan made their film debut in 2019 with the film Bigil. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
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FAQs about I. M. Vijayan
How many films has I. M. Vijayan acted in?▼
I. M. Vijayan has been part of 1 film in Indian, spanning genres such as Drama, Action, Family.
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I. M. Vijayan's notable films include "Bigil". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is I. M. Vijayan's role in Indian cinema?▼
I. M. Vijayan works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. Inivalappil Mani Vijayan is a former professional Indian football player. Playing in the striker position, he formed a successful attacking partnershi...
When did I. M. Vijayan debut in Indian?▼
I. M. Vijayan made their Indian debut in 2019 with the film "Bigil".
What genres has I. M. Vijayan worked in?▼
I. M. Vijayan has worked in Drama (1 film), Action (1 film), Family (1 film) in their film career.