Matka King: Vijay Varma kickstarts shooting for Prime Videos' upcoming series | See Poster
6 months, 1 week 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 producing it under the banner of Roy Kapur Films. Apart from Mirzapur 3, Vijay's impressive filmography includes 'IC81 - The Khandahar Hijack', 'Ul Jalool Ishq', apart from 'Matka King'.

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Movie Review: Matka is a disappointing, wasted betting kingpin story
1 month, 1 week ago

Movie Review: Matka is a disappointing, wasted betting kingpin story

Deccan Chronicle  

Movie: Matka Cast: Varun Tej, Meenakshi Chowdhury, Norah Fatehi, Ajay Ghosh, Kishore and Naveen Chandra Director: Karuna Kumar Rating: 1 / 5 stars After flops like 'Operation Valentine'. Probably, director Karuna Kumar would have pitched a concept-based film inspired by real-life 'Matka King' Ratan Khatri who was notorious from the 1960s to 80' and revolutionized the gambling and lottery system …

‘Matka’ movie review: A sincere Varun Tej cannot salvage this boring drama
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Matka’ movie review: A sincere Varun Tej cannot salvage this boring drama

The Hindu  

How does a business venture that does not require much investment work, a character wonders in director Karuna Kumar’s Telugu film Matka. We sell hope and buy people’s trust, explains the protagonist whose character is inspired by gambler Ratan Khatri, also known as the ‘matka’ king. A fiction inspired by the story of this ‘matka’ king, treated like a biopic, …

Is Varun Tej's film based on Matka King Ratan Khatri's life? He clarifies
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Varun Tej's film based on Matka King Ratan Khatri's life? He clarifies

Hindustan Times  

Varun Tej will soon play a Matka King called Vasu in Karuna Kumar’s upcoming film Matka. Given that Ratan Khatri is one of India’s most well-known Matka Kings, everyone is curious to know just how much of his story was tapped into for the film. Varun Tej plays a Matka King called Vasu in Karuna Kumar's Matka. ‘Matka is a …

Varun Tej interview: Matka entertains but does not glorify the gambler
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Varun Tej interview: Matka entertains but does not glorify the gambler

The Hindu  

After playing an officer of the Indian Air Force in Operation Valentine, actor Varun Tej awaits the theatrical release of his new Telugu film Matka, in which he plays a character inspired by the gambler Ratan Khatri, referred to as ‘matka king’. I liked director Karuna Kumar’s raw and rugged narrative style in Palasa 1978, and I was eager to …

Varun Tej's Gritty Action-Drama 'MATKA' Promises a Thrilling Journey Through History
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Varun Tej's Gritty Action-Drama 'MATKA' Promises a Thrilling Journey Through History

ABP News  

The trailer for the Hindi film 'MATKA' has released, offering a glimpse into the action-packed narrative of a powerful protagonist. The film chronicles the rise of Vasu from a humble background to the mastermind of a nationwide gambling empire, 'Matka'. With a stellar cast led by Varun Tej, Nora Fatehi, and Meenakshi Chaudhary, 'MATKA' promises to be a captivating cinematic …

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

Anubhav Sinha Asks Dia Mirza Before Putting His Hand On Her Shoulder, Vijay Varma Reacts; Video Goes Viral
4 months ago

Anubhav Sinha Asks Dia Mirza Before Putting His Hand On Her Shoulder, Vijay Varma Reacts; Video Goes Viral

News 18  

Ace director Anubhav Sinha is gearing up for his next series IC 184: The Kandahar Hijack. In the video, shared by Viral Bhayani, we can see Anubhav Sinha, Dia Mirza and Vijay Varma posing for the camera. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack series is based …

Vijay Sethupathi Expresses Admiration For Jr NTR, Says 'He Is My Favourite Actor'
6 months, 1 week ago

Vijay Sethupathi Expresses Admiration For Jr NTR, Says 'He Is My Favourite Actor'

News 18  

In a recent fan interaction, celebrated actor Vijay Sethupathi, who is currently basking in the success of his latest film ‘Maharaja’, openly expressed his admiration for ‘RRR’ star Jr NTR. When asked about his favourite actor, Vijay Sethupathi didn’t hesitate for a moment before replying, “NTR Garu is my favourite.” This heartfelt admiration comes at a time when Sethupathi’s milestone …

Vijay Varma in and as Matka King
6 months, 1 week ago

Vijay Varma in and as Matka King

Deccan Chronicle  

Actor Vijay Varma is somebody who needs no introduction. In recent times, Vijay Varma has been part of so many interesting projects and has been all over the OTT platforms, winning the hearts of the audience. Amazon is filming a series called Matka King, which looks very promising.Matka King is set in 1960s Mumbai and revolves around an enterprising cotton …

Vijay Varma gets birthday flowers on April Fool's Day, beau Tamannaah calls it 'Bloody brilliant'
8 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'
9 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 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 shares pics from Maldives. Fans say 'nice clicks Tamannaah'
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Jai, Aishwarya Rajesh, JD Chakravarthy’s film with Gopi Nainar titled ‘Karuppar Nagaram’
1 year, 1 month ago

Jai, Aishwarya Rajesh, JD Chakravarthy’s film with Gopi Nainar titled ‘Karuppar Nagaram’

The Hindu  

Karuppar Nagaram is the title of Aramm-director Gopi Nainar’s upcoming film starring Jai, Aishwarya Rajesh and JD Chakravarthy, the makers announced on Tuesday. The cast of the film also features Eswari Rao, John Vijay, Sreejith Ravi, Subbu Panchu, and Daniel Annie Pope among others. Jai, last seen in Theera Kaadhal, which also starred Aishwarya Rajesh, will be seen this week …

'Saw a big shift': Jaane Jaan's Vijay Varma on how Amitabh Bachchan, SRK were turning points in cinema
1 year, 3 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 on relationship with Tamannaah Bhatia: 'I love the song Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya'
1 year, 3 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 …

Tamannaah Bhatia-Vijay Varma serve major couple goals as they pose for paps at Kaalkoot screening | VIDEO
1 year, 4 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 …

'Talent always excels, we should focus on our work wholeheartedly'
1 year, 5 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 …

Reign of Vijay Varma: Bollywood's ‘Darling’ who continues to captivate audiences with his acting
1 year, 6 months ago

Reign of Vijay Varma: Bollywood's ‘Darling’ who continues to captivate audiences with his acting

India TV News  

Vijay Varma, with his flawless acting skills and ability to depict a wide range of emotions, has emerged as one of the industry's most brilliant performers. Gully Boy : In the critically acclaimed film "Gully Boy," Vijay Varma played Moeen Arif, a street-smart and compassionate drug dealer. Mirzapur : In the popular web series "Mirzapur," Vijay Varma's portrayal of the …

Tamannaah Bhatia calls Vijay Varma ‘brilliant’, says she looks up to him as an actor
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamannaah Bhatia calls Vijay Varma ‘brilliant’, says she looks up to him as an actor

Hindustan Times  

Tamannaah Bhatia recently addressed the relationship rumours with actor Vijay Varma. Tamannaah Bhatia talked about Vijay Varma and said that he deserves all the accolades for his incredible journey as an actor. Tamannaah and Vijay's romance Tamannaah and Vijay sparked rumours ever since they were seen kissing at a New Year's Eve party. I feel that respect is so unspoken.” …

Gulshan Devaiah teases Vijay Varma yet again about Tamannaah Bhatia at Dahaad trailer launch. Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Gulshan Devaiah teases Vijay Varma yet again about Tamannaah Bhatia at Dahaad trailer launch. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Amid dating rumours between Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia, Gulshan Devaiah has once again teased his co-star Vijay. It so happened at the recent trailer launch of Prime Video’s Dahaad, where Gulshan left a not-so-subtle hint, referring to Tamannah, in front of the media, which made Vijay blush. Gulshan Devaiah pulled Vijay Varma's leg by taking the name of his …

‘Varisu’ movie review: Vijay returns to his throwback ‘90s self in this familiar emotional entertainer
1 year, 11 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 …

Fans praise Vijay's 'commitment' as he begins shooting for Lokesh Kanagaraj's film, want Mahesh Babu to ‘work like that'
1 year, 11 months ago

Fans praise Vijay's 'commitment' as he begins shooting for Lokesh Kanagaraj's film, want Mahesh Babu to ‘work like that'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vijay began shooting for his next yet-untitled Tamil project even as he awaits the release of his forthcoming film Varisu in less than two weeks. Following this, Mahesh Babu’s fans took to social media to react to Vijay’s commitment towards his projects and wished their star also quickly begins work on his next film. Mahesh Babu's fans want him …

Vijay Varma on Playing Sasya from SHE: 'It was Deeply Embarrassing to Utter Those Words'
2 years 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 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 gets marriage proposals from Pakistan, France after his latest post
2 years, 3 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 …

Sairat Fame Nagraj Manjule to Direct Matka King, a Series Based on Gambler Ratan Khatri, With Siddharth Roy Kapur
2 years, 11 months ago

Sairat Fame Nagraj Manjule to Direct Matka King, a Series Based on Gambler Ratan Khatri, With Siddharth Roy Kapur

News 18  

Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, known for films like Sairat and Fandry, is set to direct a series titled Matka King, inspired by true events and the life of the Karachi-born Ratan Khatri, the founding father of gambling in India. Set between the 1960s and the 1990s, the series will capture the culture of Mumbai’s working classes of the ’60s and ’70s …

This Is How Alia Bhatt Introduced Vijay Varma to 'Darlings'
3 years, 8 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 …

Vijay Varma on starring in ensembles Mirzapur 2, A Suitable Boy: 'I enjoy watching several good actors in the same story'
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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