Payel Halder, February 16, 2023
Indian actor Vijay Varma has become a well-known name in the Indian entertainment industry due to his exceptional acting skills. Today marks the fourth anniversary of the critically acclaimed film, Gully Boy, which was India’s official entry to the Oscars. In the film, Vijay portrayed the character of Moeen Arif, and his performance caught the attention of both audiences and critics alike. Despite being a newcomer, he held his own against a strong and established cast.
Since then, Vijay has gone on to win rave reviews for his performances in web series such as A Suitable Boy, She, Mirzapur 2, and Ok Computer. However, it was his recent performance in the film Darlings that cemented his position as the “King of Grey”. In the movie, he played the character of Hamza and was praised for his incredible acting skills. Critics lauded him for “nailing the character”, “being like a chameleon”, and for being “terrific and absolutely scintillating”. Vijay’s ability to make audiences feel the dread that Badru (played by Alia Bhatt) felt every time his character Hamza came home was particularly noteworthy.
Vijay’s journey in the industry has been nothing short of inspiring. He went from being a supporting cast member alongside Alia Bhatt in Gully Boy to being a parallel lead opposite her in her production, Darlings. This journey highlights his versatility as an actor and his ability to raise the bar with every project he takes on.
Due to his phenomenal performances in the past, Vijay is now part of some of the most exciting theatrical and OTT content, including Sujoy Ghosh’s untitled next alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Reema Kagti’s Fallen, and Sumit Saxena’s untitled project, which took almost 100 days of immersive, relentless work. These projects are versatile and challenging, but Vijay is more than capable of pulling them off.
Vijay Varma’s rise in the entertainment industry is nothing short of inspiring. He is a talented actor who has proven his worth time and again. His ability to adapt to diverse roles and deliver exceptional performances is what sets him apart from the rest.
