Vijay Varma

Model, Actor, Theatre Artist

Indian Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Quick Info

ProfessionModel, Actor, Theatre Artist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/03/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceHyderabad, Telangana, India

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Bio/Wiki

Vijay Varma is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Hindi films and series. He graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, before gaining recognition with the crime drama film Pink (2016).
His portrayal of Ankit Malhotra, one of the antagonists in Pink, was widely noted by critics and contributed to the film's critical and commercial success, marking a significant turning point in his career.
He began his career as a theatre artist in Hyderabad and later moved to Mumbai. After obtaining his BCom degree, he joined a theatre troupe in Hyderabad before deciding to pursue formal acting training at FTII in 2005.

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Graduation in Acting from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune

Personal Life

Born into a Rajasthani (Marwari) family in Hyderabad, Telangana.
In his free time, he enjoys traveling with friends and reading books.
He is an occasional smoker and drinker.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends

Family

FatherHis father runs a handicraft business.
Siblings
  • Manoj (elder)
  • Shobha (elder)

Career

Debut
Short FilmShor (2008)
Film (Hindi)Chittagong (2012) as Jhunku (Subodh Roy)
Film (Telugu)MCA (2017) as Siva
Award26 November 2023: Critics' Choice Award in the Best Actor (Male): Drama Series category for the web series 'Dahaad' at the Filmfare OTT Awards
Notable Films
  • Pink (2016) - Ankit Malhotra
  • Monsoon Shootout (2017) - Lead role as a rookie cop
  • Raag Desh (2017)
  • Manto (2018) - Moeen Arif
  • Gully Boy (2019)
  • Super 30 (2019) - Special appearance
  • Baaghi 3 (2020)
  • Darlings (2022) - Lead role opposite Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah
  • Yaara
  • Murder Mubarak (2024)
Web Series
  • Cheers-Friends
  • Reunion
  • Goa
  • A Suitable Boy
  • She
  • Mirzapur
  • OK Computer
  • Dahaad
  • Kaalkoot (2023)
  • Jaane Jaan (2023)
  • IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack (2024) - Captain Sharan
NominationsFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination for Manto (2018)
Income/FeesCharged Rs 85 Lakhs for the 2022 Netflix Hindi film 'Darlings'

Favourites

ActorRanbir Kapoor
Film(s)Maqbool (2004), Omkara (2006), Haider (2014)
Film Director(s)Vishal Bhardwaj, Vikramaditya Motwane

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vijay Varma is an Indian actor, model, and theatre artist.
2. He starred opposite Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah in the 2022 Netflix film 'Darlings'.
3. Born into a Rajasthani family, he hails from Hyderabad, India.
4. After getting his BCom degree, he joined a theatre troupe in Hyderabad and decided to pursue acting.
5. In 2005, he was accepted into the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, despite his family's objections.
6. He relocated to Mumbai in 2008 and faced challenges during the early stage of his acting journey.
7. Vijay Varma has appeared in popular Hindi movies like 'Pink,' 'Manto,' 'Gully Boy,' and 'Bamfaad.'
8. He has showcased his talent in various Hindi web series including 'Cheers-Friends, Reunion, Goa,' 'A Suitable Boy,' 'She,' 'Mirzapur,' and 'OK Computer.'
9. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with friends and reading books.
10. He is an occasional smoker and drinker.
11. News broke in June 2023 about Vijay Varma dating actress Tamannaah Bhatia.
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