📌 Key Points
- Vijay Varma faced struggles despite flying with Amitabh Bachchan early in his career.
- He experienced periods of unemployment before ‘Gully Boy’ brought him recognition.
- Varma felt typecast in Bollywood after his breakthrough role.
- His new series, ‘Matka King,’ releases on Amazon Prime Video on April 17.
Vijay Varma’s career had its share of ups and downs. From sharing flights with Amitabh Bachchan to facing periods of unemployment, Varma’s journey took a turn with ‘Gully Boy,’ but typecasting remained a hurdle. His new series ‘Matka King’ is set to premiere soon.
Early Struggles and ‘Gully Boy’ Breakthrough
Vijay Varma found success belatedly in his career. The actor, who once flew on a charter plane with Amitabh Bachchan, endured periods of no work before Gully Boy changed everything for him. In a new interview, the actor recalled those days of struggle.
Battling Typecasting in Bollywood
A Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) graduate, Vijay appeared in small roles in Pink, Raag Desh, Manto, and Middle Class Abbayi, before he got his break with a small but talked-about role in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy. However, even the success saw him fighting typecast.
Vijay Varma’s Upcoming Series: ‘Matka King’
Matka King also features Kritika Kamra, Gulshan Grover, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, and Jamie Lever. The series is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan, under the banners of Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions. The show releases on Amazon Prime Video on April 17.
Varma’s journey highlights the challenges of breaking stereotypes in Bollywood. ‘Matka King’ offers a fresh opportunity to showcase his talent and break free from past limitations. The series arrives on Amazon Prime on April 17.
