- Why Vijay Varma almost didn’t play a villain
- The rejections he faced for his skin and look
- How he feels about acting with stars like Kareena and Alia
We just saw Vijay Varma opening up about his career. It hasn’t been an easy walk. He calls his journey a series of ‘calculated gambles.’ Imagine that.
Risky. Very risky. He played the antagonist to favorites like Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. He was worried it might hurt his career. But it worked.
Vijay also talked about the hard times. People rejected him for his skin condition. They said he wasn’t ‘urban’ enough. Or not ‘muscular’ enough. Sometimes he was ‘too old’ or ‘too young.’
We love the visual vibe he brings to his roles. His style has a gritty, moody aesthetic that feels like a dark indie film. It is sharp. It is honest. Just like the Mother Mary and Charli XCX project we are watching closely.
Actor life is wild. While Vijay dealt with film sets, Dylan Sprouse was dealing with a home burglar at gunpoint. Hollywood and Bollywood are both full of surprises right now.
If you like actors who take big swings, you might be excited to see David Harbour joining the John Rambo world too. Big risks seem to be the theme of the week.
Our Take
We think Vijay is a breath of fresh air. He doesn’t look like a typical hero, and that is his strength. His face tells a story. We need more actors who don’t fit a boring mold. He turned his ‘weaknesses’ into his signature look. That is real art.
