‘New beginnings': Vijay Varma joins hands with Hansal Mehta for a new film, actor welcomed with note & hamper
Warm welcome from the director
In the Instagram story, Vijay shared the note sent by Hansal Mehta, which welcomed him to the project and expressed appreciation for his craft. Along with the note, Mehta sent a bouquet and a gift hamper. The gesture was seen as a personal and respectful acknowledgment of Varma's work. Though the film's title and details remain undisclosed, actor Anil Kapoor is reportedly part of the cast.
Actor-director pairing generates buzz
The collaboration has caught attention due to both Varma and Mehta's reputations for selecting meaningful and layered projects. Hansal Mehta has directed acclaimed titles like Scam 1992, Shahid, and Aligarh. Vijay Varma has also gained recognition for his recent work in Dahaad, Jaane Jaan, and Mirzapur. Fans have responded with excitement to the pairing.
Vijay Varma wraps Matka King
Separately, Vijay Varma has finished filming Matka King, a web series directed by Nagraj Manjule and produced by Roy Kapur Films. Set in the 1960s, the series explores the Matka gambling world of Mumbai. Kritika Kamra stars alongside Varma. The show is set to release on Prime Video later this year.
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