Sanju Baba | Famous Icon

(A public figure, popular Socialite, Multicultural Promoter, Goodwill Ambassador, Influencer, Goodwill Ambassador, Beauty Peagant Judge and Jury member, Volunteer Charity worker )

 Iwant to dedicate as an Indian this story to the our general community, my mother and organisations in the world who helped me to become from Unknown to known 

(Zero to Hero ).

I wanted to let the world know that if you are honest and have trust in your Creator, he will never let you down. This what happened with me. I created history in United Kingdom by becoming first Indian, Male, Asian to receive Indian, Pakistani, Scottish, African and Beffta Awards.

My journey to become a "Role MODEL, INFLUENCER, INSPIRATIONAL PERSONALITY "

were not easy and my story is very unique. My name is Dr Sanjeev Varghese known as Sanju Baba, the name given by the Pakistani community as my life story is a little bit similar to the very well known Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt known as Sanju Baba in the film industry of India. I am a Syrian-Orthodox, Indian British, Christian who lives in Manchester. In my religion, fashion is prohibited and I  always loved fashion & always wanted to be a fashion designer. 

My parents couldn't afford to send me on an expensive fashion course. However, when I came to the United Kingdom from Ministry of Health to work in Manchester and I bought a house in the black community area & used to watch African descent residents, going to church with style and fashion, my curiosity was aroused. I decided to make my own fashion style but my own Asian community were not co-operative, so I withdrew from my dream.   In my life I have faced many consequences for being honest, kind, sympathetic and straightforward.

In 2014, I had tragedies in my life when I lost money in my business, discrimination, bullying, harassment and conspiracy at work which resulted in losing my job by resigning and I didn't work hard enough to challenge the false allegations put by colleagues this time but previously in the past I won the case against my colleagues who tried to frame me.

I separated from my wife as she didn't give me any support during the worst time of my life, which resulted in a breakdown and I was suicidal. I had many medical issues and got counselling. My mother from India by phone and British brother & friend John Cotterill in the United Kingdom looked after me and said this is the time when I should change my career and fulfill my dream to do what I always wanted to do. With advice and support from my mother, rather going for alcohol, drugs or any other bad habits, I promised to fight with my situation & started my own fashion style and  promoted my fashion. I worked for the community as a Multicultural promoter, volunteer Charity worker and re-started modelling.I was able to finish my pending Bsc Honours degree in social care from Bolton University UK. My work was recognised by some big people on Facebook and I was invited to an interview for an award.

I received my first award  as a

1. Fashion Icon 2016, in the Pakistani  Community Centre Manchester UK and I became the  first Indian to receive any award by the  Pakistani community. 2. Recieved Well dressed Fashion Icon Oracle Award 2016 at Dewsbury, UK 3. Appreciation Award 2016 for contribution to Multiculturalism & Diversity in Society,  presented by Lord Nazir Ahmed at the House of Lords, London.UK  4. Beffta Award 2016 for Multiculturalism . London .UK 5.Best dressed Male at event Fashion & Beauty Awards 2017 at Manchester UK. 6.  International Achievers  Awards 2017 for Goodwill Ambassador of the year for charitable works at London. UK. 7. Beffta Award for outstanding contribution to the community 2018 at London UK.  8.  AAA Success Award 2018 for  Community Contributions at Leicester. UK.  9.Good Will Ambassador Award 2018 for my work for Multicultural & Diversity Society. 

Presented by RC entertainment, TV 49,Pakistani community Manchester  UK. 

10. Special Honorary Beffta Award  2018 at London UK.  11. Representative as a Good Will Ambassador 2019 for PDM Modelling company .London UK.  12. Oracle Inspirational Personality of the year 2021. Dewsbury. UK.  13.Fashion Art Media Scottish Award 2021 for International Fashion Icon of the year 2021. Aberdeen Scotland. 14. Antoin Apkom Achievement  Foundation Award for Inspirational Role Model of the year 2021 by Lord Mayor Deepak Bajaj. Leicester UK. 15.Nollywood,Entertainment & Leadership (NELAS) African Award for Leadership for outstanding contribution to the community 2021. London UK. 16. Ganap Global  Achievers Award for International Fashion Icon of the year 2021-2022

Manila Philippines. 17.Received Honorary Doctorate Award 2022 for Social work by NGO American International University) New Delhi India.

18.Received Mahatma Gandhi Nobel peace award & Proud Indian Parliament Award 2022, New Delhi India. 19.Received Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my service, dedication, contribution & efforts for multiculturalism 2022, New Delhi, India.

I was a guest of honour of the Award show which held in Constitution Club of India. Rafi Marg New Delhi India on 14th of May 2022.

20. Recieved certificate of Appreciation 2022 for my contribution to Multiculturalism by Book of World Records London UK. 21.Front cover page Model for Oracle magazine 2020 Huddersfield UK 22. Front cover page Model for Dutch Magazine Sara Star 2022.Holland. 23. Front cover Page Model for Scottish magazine Art Media and Fashion 2022. 24. Recieved International Leadership Mind Ambassador Nigerian Award 2022 for Best Outstanding Innovative Male Model of the year 2022, from LMA Award organisation Nigeria on 24th September 2022. 25. Received  Fashion Art Media Scottish Award for International Fashion Brand Endorser of the year 2022 on 29/10/2022 in Aberdeen Scotland. 26. Guest of honour on red carpet as fashion icon & Runway Model for charitable causes, Domestic abuse, Autism, Air Ambulance ,Refuge at Tenbury Wells, Worcester, London, High Wycombe, and other parts of UK. 27. I was a guest of honour and one of the judge of beauty peagant Miss Goddess of the Universe London 2022 on 17th December 2022. London UK. 28. Selected for the International Good Will Ambassador Award 2033 in Dubai on 12th of February 2023.

29. Recieved Life Time Achievement Award from GSTV UK 2023 Manchester UK for my

outstanding contribution to the community.

My biography made and published by GSTV UK in thier TV channel.

30. Recieved certificate of honour by Nigerian international LMA Awards 2023 for 20 LMA outstanding men in 2023 .

 31.Recieved SIMA Goodwill Ambassador Award 2023 in central London UK.

32. Recieved certificate of appreciation as a judge & Jury member of the beauty peagant of UK Philippines Universe 20/7/2023, presented by Wishlinkz Ltd, held at prestigious Lancaster grand theatre UK.

33. Recieved Empowered Modern Fil- European Award 2023 for Social Media Influencer, presented by Wishlinkz Ltd.

34. Recieved Philippines Euroasia Star of the night 2023, presented by Wishlinkz Ltd at Lancaster Grand theatre UK.

35. Recieved African Women Worship Gospel Music Awards 5th edition 2023 for International Fashion Icon Influencer at central London UK.

36. Recieved Oracle Best Media Inspirational Personality of the year 2023 on 11/11/2023 at Huddersfield UK.

37. Recieved certificate for being a Jury member & Sponsor of the Super Model Universe UK & One heart Fashion Show ,held in the Nave hall on 6/7/2024. Central London UK.

38. Recieved A1 TV UK International award for the outstanding performance & efforts in the serving the world in the development, Humanitarian & peace around the world.Award presented by

( World Meet organisation) at 5th world meet 2024 at Crystal Suite. Manchester

39.Recieved Social Media Influencer Award presented by Empowered Modern Global Awards on 30/11/2024 (Wishlinkz Ltd Philippines) at Millennium Hotel Gloucester London UK.

40. Recieved Leags Award, Special recognition for outstanding contribution to the fashion and Humanitarian Global Stars 2024 by Liberia African organisation in central London UK. My fashion style was recognised by the CEO, Julia Morley of Miss World Pageant 2019 in London after the pageant finished and she put me  on the large screen.

Currently, I am a public figure and very popular socialite in my community. I am a runway Model for charitable causes, guest of honour at different events, parties and charities as a fashion icon.

I was interviewed by many Pakistani, FM, Sangam & Sunrise, BBC radio and other TV channels. I proved to the World, anyone can achieve their dreams at any age, any time,  any circumstances, if a person focusses on his dream with dedication, hard work and a strong belief in God. I was able to change the stigma that fashion style was only meant for women and after much bullying and harassment, I continued my journey and achieved my dream. Today many men follow my trend of fashion style and I feel proud that I was able to make some changes in my society regarding men's fashion style. I was able to convey my message with my voluntary work in my society and able to change the attitudes of society towards male fashion. I will continue my work as a Role Model, Influencer and Inspirational Personality