17 July,2023 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay Varma
Vijay Varma has rightfully earned the title of 'The King of Grey' due to his exceptional ability to portray characters that exist in moral ambiguity, leaving an indelible mark on the Indian film and web series industry. Recently, the Indian Film Festival at Melbourne has recognized this exceptional talent and versatility by nominating him in two prestigious categories: 'Best Actor' in films for Darlings and 'Best Actor' in a web series for Dahaad.
Vijay Varma's performances in both projects have showcased his incredible range and his ability to bring complex grey characters to life and allowing audiences to explore the complexities and contradictions within them.
Sharing his excitement, Vijay says, "I'm beyond ecstatic and very grateful for the nominations in not just one but two acting categories for both Darlings and Dahaad. I feel lucky and blessed to receive such a fabulous response for both of these characters. There is nothing more exciting for an actor than to have your characters create special identities in minds of the audiences. I hope to continue working on projects that create an impact and doing work that matters. I'm happy to see that all the hard work collectively put in, is getting recognised and rewarded and I'm really enjoying this phase of my career."
In the film Darlings, Vijay Varma delivered a captivating performance as Humza an alcoholic who resorts to domestic violence by effortlessly capturing the nuances of his character, infusing him with depth and dread in equal measure. In the web series 'Dahaad', Vijay Varma once again showcased his exceptional talent by embodying a complex and multi-layered character of Anand, someone unnerving, cunning and almost reptile-like in his ways.
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Now at the peak of his career and after projects like Gully Boy, Lust Stories 2, A Suitable Boy, She, Mirzapur 2 and Ok Computer, Vijay's performances are often hailed as magnetic and enthralling, leaving a lasting impact on the audience long after the credits roll. His dedication to his craft, combined with his remarkable talent, has elevated him to the ranks of the industry's most respected actors, where audiences now gravitate towards the films and shows he is part of only to watch his performances in them.
As his career continues to soar, audiences are rest assured that any project featuring Vijay Varma will be a must-watch, promising an extraordinary viewing experience. He will be next seen switching it up with a goodie goodies character of a cop in 'Kaalkoot'. He also has 'Mirzapur 3', 'Devotion of Suspect X' and 'Murder Mubarak' in the pipeline.