| Aniyan Midhun is a pioneering Indian Wushu player, the first South Indian to represent India in International Wushu, gaining recognition through Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 5) in 2023 on Asianet. |
| Born into a family of fishermen, his upbringing centered around fishing and farming rice and bananas, fostering his love for the sea, earning him the nickname "Son of the Arabian Sea." |
| A childhood interest in martial arts led him to start Karate coaching in class 5, progressing to kickboxing and ultimately Wushu by class 7, earning black belts in Karate and kickboxing. |
| To fund his training, he worked in farming and fishing, juggling studies and training, ultimately specializing in Wushu under coach Kuldeep Kumar Handoo in Kashmir, focusing on endurance and strength. |
| He broke barriers in his village by pursuing sports professionally, facing skepticism about Wushu's novelty, eventually becoming a national champion in kickboxing and a World Champion in Wushu Sanda in 2022. |
| Entering the world of reality TV through Bigg Boss in 2023, Midhun shared a poignant personal story during a task, touching on a romantic connection with a fallen female commando, emphasizing her sacrifice for the nation. |
| Balancing his training with work as a celebrity martial arts and fitness trainer, Midhun aims to establish a sports school in his village, already mentoring 70 students with 5 national-level medalists. |
