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'''Vijay Varma''' is an Indian actor who works predominantly in [[Hindi]] films and series. AHe graduategraduated offrom the [[Film and Television Institute of India]], Varmabefore rosefinding to prominencerecognition with histhe rolecrime indrama film ''[[Pink (2016 film)|Pink]]'' (2016),. whichThis ledwas tofollowed by supporting roles in the action films ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' (2017), ''[[Gully Boy]]'' (2019) and ''[[Baaghi 3]]'' (2020). HeHis wasperformance in ''Gully Boy'' earned him a nominatednomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. forHe hishas rolesince starred in several streaming projects, including ''[[GullyMirzapur Boy(TV series)|Mirzapur]]'' (20192020–present), ''[[Darlings (film)|Darlings]]'' (2022), ''[[Dahaad]]'' (2023), ''[[Kaalkoot]]'' (2023) and ''[[Jaane Jaan (2023 film)|Jaane Jaan]]'' (2023).

Varma was born on 29 March 1986 in a [[Marwari people|Marwari Hindu]] family settled in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillaai |first=Jitesh |date=248 FebruaryNovember 2023 2019|title=AfterExclusive: Gully"I Boy,am Vijayvery Varmaeasy talksto aboutbe spendingwith. aI decadelike inand theenjoy doing simple things," says Vijay Varma background|url=https://indianexpresswww.filmfare.com/articleinterviews/expressexclusive-sundayi-eye/hisam-timevery-haseasy-cometo-5594477/|accessbe-date=29with-i-like-and-enjoy-doing-simple-things-says-vijay-varma-62403.html July 2021|website=The Indian[[Filmfare]] Express|languagequote=enI belong to a Marwari family (...)}}</ref> He studied at the [[Film and Television Institute of India|FTII]].<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-is-hyderabad-boy-vijay-varma-really-badass-2569328|title=Vijay Varma -Actor Biography|access-date=9 September 2018|archive-date=18 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818173501/http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-is-hyderabad-boy-vijay-varma-really-badass-2569328|url-status=live}}</ref>

Varma started his acting journey as a theatre artist in his hometown Hyderabad. He worked in numerous plays before he decided to move to Pune for two years to get a formal education in acting at FTII. After finishing his postgraduate course, he shifted his base to Mumbai in search of acting work. His first acting job was in [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.|Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK's]] short film titled ''Shor'' which was highly acclaimed at festivals and won the Best Short Film at the MIAAC festival, in New York that year. He also worked in the critically acclaimed movie [[Pink (2016 film)|''Pink'']].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pink is a social thriller: Amitabh Bachchan|date=11 September 20162020 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pink-amitabh-bachchan-social-thriller-3025821/}}</ref>

{{Quote box|bgcolor=#E0E6F8|width=25em|align=left|quote="The only criteria is the script, the role and then the director. I added one more after working for a few years and that was ‘I can’t repeat myself’. I’m trying to kind of mix it up. I’m just very happy that I have a medium, an audience. As long as I have an audience, I want to keep doing good work."|source={{mdash}} Varma explaining his approach to film acting<ref>{{cite web|title=Vijay Varma says he ‘won’t'won't repeat’repeat' himself, reveals criterion for choosing projects |date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=25 November 2023 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vijay-varma-says-he-wont-repeat-himself-reveals-criterion-for-choosing-projects-8851166/lite/ |work=Indian Express}}</ref>}}

Varma is known for his critically acclaimed roles and forwhile portrayinghe has successfully portrayed the bad guy on screen. many times,<ref>{{cite web|title=GQ Hype: The Rise of Vijay Varma |date=30 September 2022 |accessdate=25 October 2023 |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/gq-hype-the-rise-of-vijay-varma |work=GQ India}}</ref> he is known for his versatility, with [[Karan Johar]] saying, "Vijay Varma's versatility can take him to all kinds of places in the world".<ref name="TOI-11Aug23">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vijay-varmas-versatility-can-take-him-to-all-kinds-of-places-in-the-world-says-kjo/articleshow/102650459.cms|title='Vijay Varma's versatility can take him to all kinds of places in the world|date=11 Aug 2023|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

[[Jitesh Pillai]] of ''[[Filmfare]]'' noted, "Vijay is a method actor who somehow fits seamlessly into commercial films." He further praised his "self-deprecating humour".<ref>{{cite web|title=I am very easy to be with. I like and enjoy doing simple things: Vijay Varma |date=8 November 2023 |accessdate=15 November 2023 |url=https://m.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-i-am-very-easy-to-be-with-i-like-and-enjoy-doing-simple-things-says-vijay-varma-62403.amp |work=Filmfare}}</ref> Tatsam Mukherjee of ''[[Film Companion]]'' stated, "There's something compelling about the way he brings out the dark, repulsive shades of the roles he plays."<ref>{{cite web|title=The Rough Magnetism of Vijay Varma |date=29 March 2023 |accessdate=22 September 2023 |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/features/the-rough-magnetism-of-vijay-varma |work=Film Companion}}</ref> Prateek Sur of ''[[Outlook India]]'' praises that actor for his "versatility" and "impactful performances".<ref>{{cite web|title=5 towering performances of Vijay Varma that prove his range as an actor |date=8 August 2023 |accessdate=11 August 2023 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/5-towering-performances-of-vijay-varma-that-prove-his-range-as-an-actor-news-309133/amp |work=Outlook India}}</ref> Praising his "flawless" acting, Akshat Sundrani of ''[[India TV News]]'' added, "Varma's passion for his craft and outstanding ability to express emotions solidify him as one of the most accomplished performers in the film industry."<ref>{{cite web|title=Reign of Vijay Varma: Bollywood's ‘Darling’'Darling' who continues to captivate audiences with his acting |date=23 June 2023 |accessdate=29 August 2023 |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/celebrities/reign-of-vijay-varma-bollywood-darling-who-continues-to-captivate-audiences-with-his-acting-2023-06-19-876756 |work=India TV News}}</ref> ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' termed him one of Bollywood’s "most enigmatic and skilled actors".<ref>{{cite web|title=It Gets Intense - Vijay Varma |date=4 October 2023 |accessdate=29 November 2023 |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/it-gets-intense/amp_articleshow/104140666.cms |work=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> His performance in ''Gully Boy'' is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade |url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 December 2019 |access-date=14 November 2020 |website=[[Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref>

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|<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Varma wraps up the dubbing for ‘Murder'Murder Mubarak’Mubarak' with a punch of ‘mad'mad energy’energy' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vijay-varma-wraps-up-the-dubbing-for-murder-mubarak-with-a-punch-of-mad-energy/articleshow/105241512.cms |website=The Times of India |date=15 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Murder Mubarak: Vijay Varma, Sara Ali Khan & Karishma Kapoor starrer 'Murder Mubarak' directly to release on Netflix skipping theatrical release |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/entertainment/sara-ali-khan-karishma-kapoor-starrer-murder-mubarak-directly-to-release-on-netflix-skipping-theatrical-release |website=BruTimes |language=en}}</ref>

|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suriya, Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Varma to unite for Sudha Kongara's next Suriya43 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/suriya-dulquer-salmaan-vijay-varma-unite-for-sudha-kongara-next-nazriya-fahadh-101698318856767.html |access-date=12 November 2023 |website=Hindustan Times|date=26 October 2023 }}</ref>

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