Vijay Varma interview: On ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, being an outsider and playing leads
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay Varma interview: On ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, being an outsider and playing leads

The Hindu  

After watching Vijay Varma’s performance in Anubhav Sinha’s IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, one wonders how such a malleable face is kept out of the limelight for almost a decade. Despite the critical acclaim for ‘Monsoon Shootout’, why did it take so long for the industry to unearth your talent? At acting schools and workshops, you don’t find anything new apart from the fact that these spaces allow you to reflect on your life. It seems the shift towards positive roles started with the complex ‘Kaalkoot’ which felt diametrically opposite to the vile part in ‘She’.

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One Year of Murder Mubarak Check How Vijay Varma’s Unstoppable Streak Defined 2024
1 week, 6 days ago

One Year of Murder Mubarak Check How Vijay Varma’s Unstoppable Streak Defined 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijay Varma is not just an actor; he is one of kind. It has been a year since Murder Mubarak graced our screens, and one thing remains undeniable—Vijay Varma as Akash Dogra was nothing short of brilliance. Whether it’s playing a menacing antagonist, a troubled cop, or a smooth-talking lawyer or a hero, Vijay ensures every role leaves a lasting …

Vijay Varma's first appearance after breakup rumours with Tamannaah Bhatia. Watch
3 weeks ago

Vijay Varma's first appearance after breakup rumours with Tamannaah Bhatia. Watch

India Today  

Actor Vijay Varma was recently clicked avoiding the paparazzi, marking his first public appearance following rumours of a breakup with actor Tamannaah Bhatia. On Thursday, Vijay Varma and several other Bollywood celebrities were seen leaving for Jaipur to attend the IIFA. In a video shared on India Today Show Mo's Instagram account, Varma is seen walking towards security, giving a …

Vijay Varma Dominating Screens Year After Year
2 months, 1 week ago

Vijay Varma Dominating Screens Year After Year

Deccan Chronicle  

In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian cinema, few actors have managed to stand out as consistently as Vijay Varma. With his unmatched ability to transform into any character, Vijay has dominated the screen across genres and platforms, proving why he is one of the most exciting and versatile actors in Bollywood today. Murder Mubarak 2024 saw Vijay taking on the …

Vijay Varma Reflects On Initial Days In Industry: ‘I Was Locked For Sacred Games, Then Dropped’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay Varma Reflects On Initial Days In Industry: ‘I Was Locked For Sacred Games, Then Dropped’

News 18  

Vijay Varma recently starred in the Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, which depicts the harrowing events of December 24, 1999, when an Indian Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to New Delhi was hijacked. However, Vijay Varma’s journey in the acting industry wasn’t always smooth. But it was only with Zoya Akhtar’s musical drama Gully Boy, released in 2019, …

IC814 Star Vijay Varma Reveals He Was 'Dropped' From Sacred Games: 'Was Locked, Did My Measurements...'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IC814 Star Vijay Varma Reveals He Was 'Dropped' From Sacred Games: 'Was Locked, Did My Measurements...'

News 18  

Actor Vijay Varma became a household name after he starred in Ranveer Singh’s Gully Boy. His popularity sky-rocketed after acting in projects like Darlings, Jaane Jaan, and Mirzapur and now, he has caught everyone’s attention with IC814: The Kandahar Hijack. However, work didn’t come easy to him and he was even dropped from popular projects like Sacred Games. Vijay Varma …

Vijay Varma says he was dropped from Sacred Games after being locked for a role
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay Varma says he was dropped from Sacred Games after being locked for a role

India Today  

Actor Vijay Varma, who is basking in the success of Netflix series IC 814, said that he was dropped from Anurag Kashyap's Sacred Games after he was locked in for a part. Vijay Varma started getting the popularity he always deserved after playing Moeen in Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy. Work started coming in after Gully Boy, but I think I …

Vijay Varma’s Fun Post For Anubhav Sinha On IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack: ‘Aapko Superhit Hua Hai'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay Varma’s Fun Post For Anubhav Sinha On IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack: ‘Aapko Superhit Hua Hai'

News 18  

The Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack started streaming on August 29 and has received amazing reviews so far. aapko SUPERHIT hua hai.” Anubhav Sinha reacted to Vijay Varma’s post and noted. “Aur aapko zindabad hua hai.” Among others, Rajkummar Rao also commented, “It’s a Tsunami brother and you are the silent toofan.” Rajkummar’s wife, actress Patralekhaa, played the …

Vijay Varma On His Journey From Bharat Tyagi To Captain Devi Sharan In IC 814: 'It Feels Surreal...'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay Varma On His Journey From Bharat Tyagi To Captain Devi Sharan In IC 814: 'It Feels Surreal...'

News 18  

The year 2024 has undoubtedly been a landmark one for Vijay Varma, whose versatility has shone through in each project he has undertaken. His latest portrayal of Captain Devi Sharan in ‘IC814’ has earned him widespread praise from both fans and critics, further solidifying his reputation as one of Bollywood’s most talented actors. Reflecting on this whirlwind journey, Vijay Varma …

Vijay Varma Apologises To Pooja Gor For Stepping On Her Saree, Fans Call Him A ‘Gentleman’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay Varma Apologises To Pooja Gor For Stepping On Her Saree, Fans Call Him A ‘Gentleman’

News 18  

The Netflix series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, premiered on August 29 and has been receiving rave reviews so far. In one of the clips, Vijay Varma was posing for the camera when he accidently stepped on Pooja Gor’s saree, who was passing behind him. Some stated he was, “Such a gentleman,” while another stated, “He’s a sweetheart.” Along with …

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack slammed for allegedly changing terrorists' identity to Shankar, Bhola; Mukesh Chhabra reacts
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack slammed for allegedly changing terrorists' identity to Shankar, Bhola; Mukesh Chhabra reacts

Hindustan Times  

Amid demands by a section of social media users for the boycott of the series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack for allegedly hiding the real identities of the terrorists involved in the 1999 incident, casting director Mukesh Chhabra on Sunday claimed the perpetrators used nicknames for each other and proper research was done for the show. Using hashtags #BoycottNetflix, #BoycottBollywood …

IC 814 Kandahar Hijack: Who played Rupin Katyal, the only casualty in 1999 hijack, in Vijay Varma-starrer?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

IC 814 Kandahar Hijack: Who played Rupin Katyal, the only casualty in 1999 hijack, in Vijay Varma-starrer?

India TV News  

IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack, starring Vijay Varma in the lead role, is out on Netflix and is garnering mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences. The series stars stellar actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and Dia Mirza but not many know about the actor who played Rupin in the series. In one of his Instagram posts, he shared …

Matka King: Vijay Varma kickstarts shooting for Prime Videos' upcoming series | See Poster
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Matka King: Vijay Varma kickstarts shooting for Prime Videos' upcoming series | See Poster

India TV News  

Vijay Varma, who has proved his acting prowess, has announced his new project. The actor has also released the first look of his upcoming series titled as Matka King. I Prime Video makes official announcement The shooting of this crime thriller 'Matka King' has started. It stars many National Award winners like Siddharth Roy Kapur and Nagraj Manjule, who are …

Vijay Varma gets birthday flowers on April Fool's Day, beau Tamannaah calls it 'Bloody brilliant'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay Varma gets birthday flowers on April Fool's Day, beau Tamannaah calls it 'Bloody brilliant'

India TV News  

Versatile actor Vijay Varma, who celebrated his 38th birthday on March 29, recently shared a picture on Instagram wherein he can be seen sitting in his home surrounded by bouquets, birthday cards and letters. See the post: Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia on professional front Meanwhile, on the work front, Vijay Varma recently appeared in Homi Adajania's Murder Mubarak, which …

Vijay Varma on his role in Netflix's 'Murder Mubarak': 'It is a little bit of a break from the bad guys I have played'
1 year ago

Vijay Varma on his role in Netflix's 'Murder Mubarak': 'It is a little bit of a break from the bad guys I have played'

Firstpost  

Delving further into his character, Varma hinted at Oberoi’s persona, revealing, “But Akash Oberoi is a lawyer, his heart is broken, that’s all I know.” The trailer of Netflix’s Murder Mubarak transports viewers into the heart of New Delhi’s high society, where a series of strange events disrupt the peace and tranquillity of an elite club. Talking about his role, …

From 'Mirzapur 3' to 'Suriya 43', Vijay Varma promises an exciting slate for 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

From 'Mirzapur 3' to 'Suriya 43', Vijay Varma promises an exciting slate for 2024

Firstpost  

After a fulfilling 2023, Vijay Varma is all geared up for an equally exciting 2024. Here are some of his upcoming projects: Mirzapur 3 Vijay Varma is set to return as Bharat Tyagi in the third installment of the crime-drama series Mirzapur. The film features Vijay Varma in a completely new role and also has an ensemble cast including Sara …

Wait, what? Vijay Varma reveals LOSING a film as an astrologer didn't like his pics | Deets inside
1 year, 3 months ago

Wait, what? Vijay Varma reveals LOSING a film as an astrologer didn't like his pics | Deets inside

India TV News  

Everything is not hunky-dory for an outsider in Bollywood. In this episode, Vijay Varma, who made his acting debut with Shor, recently made a shocking revelation about losing a film due to an astrologer. Vijay Varma on Naseeruddin Shah He further stated that he did not lose hope and swore by a bit of advice given by the noted actor, …

Vijay Varma on wedding plans: Can't even tell my mother the answer…
1 year, 4 months ago

Vijay Varma on wedding plans: Can't even tell my mother the answer…

India Today  

Vijay Varma was a guest on Day 2 of Sahitya AajTak 2023. VIJAY VARMA ON HIS WEDDING PLANS Vijay Varma has been dating Tamannaah Bhatia. He responded by saying, “I can’t even tell my mom the answer to this question, and I would not be able to answer it to you.” VIJAY VARMA FEELS FILMMAKERS NEED TO TAKE SOME RISK …

Vijay Varma recalls how he got fired from a film once: I was at my lowest...
1 year, 4 months ago

Vijay Varma recalls how he got fired from a film once: I was at my lowest...

India Today  

Vijay Varma recently appeared on Galatta Plus where he shared many fun anecdotes from his past, including the one time he accepted a role for the money due to financial issues. VIJAY VARMA RECALLS GETTING FIRED FROM A PROJECT Vijay Varma recently opened up about a challenging period in his career. Vijay relayed this experience to Galatta Plus, where he …

Vijay Varma shares pics from Maldives. Fans say 'nice clicks Tamannaah'
1 year, 4 months ago

Vijay Varma shares pics from Maldives. Fans say 'nice clicks Tamannaah'

India Today  

Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia are the newest couple in B-Town and are painting the town red! VIJAY SHARES PICS FROM MALDIVES, FANS FEEL IT'S CLICKED BY TAMANNAAH Vijay Varma shared a series of candid photos from the Maldives. Here are the fan reactions: WHEN VIJAY SPOKE ABOUT PAP SITUATION AFTER DATING TAMANNAAH Vijay Varma mentioned girlfriend Tamannaah Bhatia at …

'Saw a big shift': Jaane Jaan's Vijay Varma on how Amitabh Bachchan, SRK were turning points in cinema
1 year, 6 months ago

'Saw a big shift': Jaane Jaan's Vijay Varma on how Amitabh Bachchan, SRK were turning points in cinema

Firstpost  

Sujoy Ghosh’s film is an official adaptation of the 2005 Japanese novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ by Keigo Higashino, set for release on 21 September. Actor Vijay Varma, who is all set to appear in Sujoy Ghosh’s Jaane Jaan next, recently opened up about how the concept of heroes and villains has evolved in Bollywood films. Taking examples from …

Vijay Varma says he broke into a sweat during THIS scene with Kareena Kapoor in Jaane Jaan
1 year, 6 months ago

Vijay Varma says he broke into a sweat during THIS scene with Kareena Kapoor in Jaane Jaan

India TV News  

Kareena Kapoor is one of the most-loved Bollywood actors and who doesn't want to play her romance in a film? Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat got this opportunity for the Netflix Originals Jaane Jaan. Recently, in an interview with Shehnaaz Gill, Vijay Varma opened up about his romantic scene with Kareena Kapoor that took the internet by storm. Vijay blushed …

Vijay Varma on relationship with Tamannaah Bhatia: 'I love the song Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya'
1 year, 6 months ago

Vijay Varma on relationship with Tamannaah Bhatia: 'I love the song Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya'

Firstpost  

The Kaalkoot star first starred in the 2012 film Chittagong and later achieved hits with Gully Boy and Super 30 For lovebirds Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia, romance is in the air. On Girlfriend Tamannaah Vijay Varma acknowledged that no matter how much he wants to keep the relationship with girlfriend Tamannaah Bhatia ‘away from too much limelight’, it gets …

Shweta Tripathi Opens Up On Kaalkoot, Says She Is Not 'Greedy' For Dialogues Or Screen Time
1 year, 7 months ago

Shweta Tripathi Opens Up On Kaalkoot, Says She Is Not 'Greedy' For Dialogues Or Screen Time

News 18  

After making her debut opposite Vicky Kaushal in Neeraj Ghayawan’s Masaan, Shweta Tripathi has come a long way in her acting career, through her breakthrough performances in films varying in genres. So that’s the beauty of poetry and I feel both Shalu and Parul are great worlds and if they like poetry, they’ll be happy if more people are encouraged …

Tamannaah Bhatia-Vijay Varma serve major couple goals as they pose for paps at Kaalkoot screening | VIDEO
1 year, 7 months ago

Tamannaah Bhatia-Vijay Varma serve major couple goals as they pose for paps at Kaalkoot screening | VIDEO

India TV News  

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma are shelling out major couple goals. One of the hottest couples in BTown, the two have been spotted making several public appearances together and have also expressed their feelings for each other at different occasions. An intense crime series set against the backdrop of a horrifying attack case, the story revolves around Ravi Tripathi, a …

Vijay Varma Expresses Gratitude For Reviews for 'KaalKoot', Says, 'This Is So Encouraging!'
1 year, 7 months ago

Vijay Varma Expresses Gratitude For Reviews for 'KaalKoot', Says, 'This Is So Encouraging!'

ABP News  

New Delhi: After delivering solid performances with content like ‘Darlings’, ‘Dahaad’, ‘Vijay Varma’ is back at acing the game with delivering standout performances, jow with the recently released ‘Kaalkoot’. A Renowned producer showered the praise on the Vijay Varma's performance on the social media and captioned, "Made with loads of passion, conviction, dignified catfights :-) to get the best out! …

‘Kaalkoot’ series review: Vijay Varma is the driving force of this gripping crime drama
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Kaalkoot’ series review: Vijay Varma is the driving force of this gripping crime drama

The Hindu  

After a long wait, one gets to watch a police procedural that gets the anatomy of the corroding system and social tapestry in a fictional Uttar Pradesh town almost right. ‘Kaalkoot’ Creators: Sumit Saxena, Arunabh Kumar Cast: Vijay Varma, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Seema Biswas, Gopal Datt, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Yashpal Sharma, Suzanne Mukherjee Episodes: 8 Run-time: 30-40 mins Storyline: Upstanding police …

Vijay Varma opens up about marriage pressure after confirming relationship with Tamannaah: ‘My mother still asks me’
1 year, 8 months ago

Vijay Varma opens up about marriage pressure after confirming relationship with Tamannaah: ‘My mother still asks me’

Hindustan Times  

Vijay Varma is having a stellar 2023 so far, with two releases so far in Dahaad, Lust Stories 2 and in the upcoming Kaalkoot. Vijay Varma has shared that his mother stills asks him about his marriage plans. Vijay's post on Mother's Day A few months earlier on Mother's Day, Vijay had shared his mom's reaction to his ads in …

'Talent always excels, we should focus on our work wholeheartedly'
1 year, 8 months ago

'Talent always excels, we should focus on our work wholeheartedly'

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijay Varma, a Hyderabad boy, is doing well in the Hindi film industry — has made a mark on OTT with all his shows thus far. Finally, my fans say, ‘we are getting to see a good boy in Vijay’. When I would do stage shows, * I became aware of my city Hyderabad and cultural hang outs, as DC …

Vijay Varma on playing twisted roles in Darlings and Dahaad: I might get stereotyped but I am not worried
1 year, 9 months ago

Vijay Varma on playing twisted roles in Darlings and Dahaad: I might get stereotyped but I am not worried

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vijay Varma is winning hearts with his performance in the web show Dahaad and the actor is grateful for all the love and adulation coming his way. We know we’ve created something which is worthy of being loved,” says the actor, who essayed the role of Anand Swarnakar, a psychopath serial killer in the series, also starring Sonakshi Sinha …

EXCLUSIVE | Vijay Varma on Dahaad: ‘My role is on the making of a serial killer’
1 year, 10 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Vijay Varma on Dahaad: ‘My role is on the making of a serial killer’

Firstpost  

Vijay Varma, fresh off the haunting performance in Darlings last year, now gears up for a yet promising role in Reema Kagti’s Dahaad, which streams on Amazon Prime Video on May 12. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the actor got candid on roles changing especially villains, doing layered characters, comparison of his roles in Dahaad and Darlings. This is …

Vijay Varma is a man with wit and his recent ‘Ask Me Anything’ chat is a proof!
1 year, 11 months ago

Vijay Varma is a man with wit and his recent ‘Ask Me Anything’ chat is a proof!

Firstpost  

Vijay Varma has an interesting line up which includes Dahaad alongside Sonakshi Sinha, and Devotion of Suspect X with Kareena Kapoor Khan by Sujoy Ghosh among many others. Ek do aakhri baari matlab…” When asked “Aap itne talented kaise?” The star replies “Kyunki main sirf director ki sunta hoon Mr. Lal®️ @anshai” When asked “How was it to shoot with …

‘Varisu’ movie review: Vijay returns to his throwback ‘90s self in this familiar emotional entertainer
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Varisu’ movie review: Vijay returns to his throwback ‘90s self in this familiar emotional entertainer

The Hindu  

We’ve seen numerous ‘amma sentiment’ films in Tamil cinema. Varisu, Vijay’s latest outing at the box office, not only puts together these two aspects that Tamil cinema has milked for many years, but also adds another dimension: sentiment among brothers. Will Vijay agree to ditch his carefree life – the first time we see him, he’s on a bike trip …

Call centre job to FTII and Bollywood: How Vijay Varma became film industry's 'Darling'
2 years, 2 months ago

Call centre job to FTII and Bollywood: How Vijay Varma became film industry's 'Darling'

India TV News  

Call centre job to FTII and Bollywood: How Vijay Varma became film industry's 'Darling' Vijay Varma has been trending on social media after his relationship rumours with Baahubali actress Tamannaah Bhatia went viral. As fans ship the alleged new couple of Bollywood, let's take a look at how Vijay started his journey in the film industry and became Bollywood's 'Darling' …

Vijay Varma on Playing Sasya from SHE: 'It was Deeply Embarrassing to Utter Those Words'
2 years, 3 months ago

Vijay Varma on Playing Sasya from SHE: 'It was Deeply Embarrassing to Utter Those Words'

News 18  

While Vijay Varma is somebody who has time and again nailed grey characters, he often gets widely embarrassed for the traits of the roles he plays. We have seen Vijay play negative roles in films like ‘Darlings’ where he played the role of Hamza, and in the web series She. “I try to hold onto something in these characters that …

Vijay Varma on playing mean roles: Thankfully we are no longer in the 80's so I won't be Ranjeet for the rest of my life
2 years, 3 months ago

Vijay Varma on playing mean roles: Thankfully we are no longer in the 80's so I won't be Ranjeet for the rest of my life

Firstpost  

Currently, Vijay Varma is making a lot of buzz for his upcoming ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ in which he will be seen sharing the screen space with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat. Last, we have seen Vijay Verma play negative roles in films like ‘Darlings’ where he played the role of Hamza. During a recent roundtable conversation, Vijay …

Vijay Varma's epic replies to marriage proposals from abroad are too good to be missed
2 years, 6 months ago

Vijay Varma's epic replies to marriage proposals from abroad are too good to be missed

Firstpost  

The wrath of social media spares no one. However, it appears Vijay’s continuous heart-winning performances in critically acclaimed projects like Gully Boy, Mirzapur and now in Darlings, have bagged him marriage proposals from Pakistan, Canada, and France. Next, the actor revealed the screenshots of some of the quirky marriage proposals that he received on his boomerang video in his DM, …

Vijay Varma gets marriage proposals from Pakistan, France after his latest post
2 years, 6 months ago

Vijay Varma gets marriage proposals from Pakistan, France after his latest post

Hindustan Times  

The online hate Vijay Varma received for his character Hamza in Darlings has now turned into marriage proposals for him. The first screenshot showed a girl from Lucknow messaging Vijay, "Also talk to my parents about our marriage now that you have come here." Another fan from Pakistan texted Vijay, "Please come to Pakistan to talk to my parents," and …

This Is How Alia Bhatt Introduced Vijay Varma to 'Darlings'
3 years, 11 months ago

This Is How Alia Bhatt Introduced Vijay Varma to 'Darlings'

News 18  

Vijay Varma is one of the rising actors of our times, with back-to-back successful roles and characters to his name. He is currently gearing up for his upcoming film Darlings along with Alia Bhatt with whom he previously shared the screen in the 2019 film Gully Boy. Last month, reports were doing the rounds that Alia, who’s co-producing the film …

Review: Vijay’s ‘Master’ Fails to Live up to the Hype It Created
4 years, 2 months ago

Review: Vijay’s ‘Master’ Fails to Live up to the Hype It Created

The Quint  

It’s not important to know why JD becomes an alcoholic. But it’d be nice if we could dip our feet into the waters and wait for the tingling sensation to arrive, every once in a while. He probably thinks that Vijay’s boyish hairstyle and sunglasses are more than enough to accentuate JD’s charismatic appeal. Malavika Mohanan appearing as a supporting …

Vijay Varma on starring in ensembles Mirzapur 2, A Suitable Boy: 'I enjoy watching several good actors in the same story'
4 years, 4 months ago

Vijay Varma on starring in ensembles Mirzapur 2, A Suitable Boy: 'I enjoy watching several good actors in the same story'

Firstpost  

Vijay Varma has carved his place as an understated and versatile actor. He shone bright in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, and delivered the strongest performance of She, as a psychopathic drug dealer. “It’s good to get into something that is already doing so well, and its a really powerful show that is running well. I enjoy watching several good actors …

Vijay Varma on working in mainstream entertainers: I'm open to diversity in storytelling; not a flag-bearer of independent films
4 years, 7 months ago

Vijay Varma on working in mainstream entertainers: I'm open to diversity in storytelling; not a flag-bearer of independent films

Firstpost  

Vijay Varma, who played drug peddler with a golden heart, Moeen in Gully Boy, earned applause for his impressive performance, and since that breakthrough role in Zoya Akhtar’s film, his hands have been full with back-to-back projects. From Akhtar’s short from Netflix’s horror anthology Ghost Stories, Tiger Shroff-led Baaghi 3, Imtiaz Ali’s digital debut She, to romantic drama Bamfaad, and …

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