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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kritika Kamra wraps up shoot in Delhi
After completing her work on Matka King , actor has wrapped up filming her next project — a female-led dramedy helmed by Peepli Live director Anusha Rizvi. Shot entirely in Delhi, the film features an ensemble cast that includes , Juhi Babbar, and alongside Kamra in the lead role. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The untitled film marks a significant milestone in Kamra's career as she headlines a story driven by a predominantly female cast and infused with sharp humor. 'Shooting in Delhi brought an authenticity to the film that would have been hard to replicate elsewhere. Kritika, Juhi, and Shreya brought incredible energy to the set, and Anusha's vision for this project is both bold and refreshing,' said a source close to the production. With filming now complete, the project has moved into post-production and is expected to announce its release details soon.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vijay Varma Teams Up With Hansal Mehta; Filmmaker Welcomes Him With Handwritten Note
Vijay Varma and Hansal Mehta were recently clicked together, which fuelled speculations about their collaboration. The duo have now confirmed their union and fans couldn't be more excited to see the talented actor-director duo collaborate. Sharing the news on his Instagram stories, Vijay posted a picture of a bouquet and a heartfelt handwritten note from Mehta, and captioned: 'New beginnings." These two words set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling actor-director collaboration. Take a look: The note from Hansal Mehta conveyed warmth, respect, and deep admiration for Vijay's talent. It welcomed the actor on board and hinted at a powerful creative journey ahead. The gesture was personal and genuine, reflecting the kind of emotionally rich storytelling Mehta is known for. Reportedly, the film also stars Anil Kapoor. Although the project details remain undisclosed, the announcement has already sparked excitement in the industry and among fans. Vijay Varma, known for choosing unconventional and complex roles, seems to have found an ideal partner in Mehta, who is renowned for drawing out raw, impactful performances. This collaboration comes at a time when Vijay is at the peak of his career, enjoying critical acclaim from works like Dahaad, Jaane Jaan, and the Mirzapur series. With Hansal Mehta, known for landmark projects like Scam 1992, Aligarh, and Shahid, at the helm, this pairing feels both organic and explosive. Meanwhile, Vijay Varma recently concluded the shoot for the upcoming web series, Matka King, featuring Vijay Varma in the lead role. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur's Roy Kapur Films, the series will stream on Prime Video later this year. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for Sairat and Fandry, Matka King is set in 1960s Mumbai and delves into the exciting and often dangerous world of Matka gambling, with Kritika Kamra co-starring alongside Vijay Varma. Additionally, Vijay Varma is set to appear in Gustaakh Ishq, directed by Vibhu Puri. This film also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharib Hashmi in key roles. Gustaakh Ishq is the third production by Manish Malhotra's Stage 5 Production, founded in September 2023, following their previous titles Train From Chhapraula and Bun Tikki. Apart from his busy work schedule, Vijay Varma has been making headlines for his alleged breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘New beginnings': Vijay Varma joins hands with Hansal Mehta for a new film, actor welcomed with note & hamper
Actor Vijay Varma has confirmed that he will be working on an upcoming film directed by Hansal Mehta. The announcement was made through Varma's Instagram story, where he posted a photo of a bouquet and a handwritten note from Mehta, accompanied by the caption 'New beginnings.' This confirms the actor-director collaboration that had been widely speculated after the two were recently photographed together. 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.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay Varma reveals he ran away from home because of his strict father: 'I secretly collected money from friends'
Bollywood actor Vijay Varma is known for his unique choice of films, having won hearts with his performance-oriented roles over the past few years. He recently opened up about his journey to stardom and how he followed his passion against all odds. Vijay about his career in Tollywood and Bollywood In a recent conversation with director Farah Khan on her YouTube channel, the actor shared anecdotes from his early days and spoke about his brief foray into the Telugu film industry. When Farah asked why he hadn't explored more roles in South Indian cinema , Vijay replied, 'I did a Telugu film after many years.' When asked if he speaks Telugu, he responded with a smile, 'A little bit.' Vijay Varma Bids Emotional Goodbye To His 'Most Immersive' Role by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Vijay made plans ran away from home Farah asked whether he had come to Mumbai from Hyderabad on his own. He then shared a story about running away from home . 'Yes, I came on my own—actually, I ran away from home. I had a great plan in place before running away. Usually, people run away and then figure out what to do. But I had it all planned—I applied to FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) secretly. When I got selected, I secretly collected money from friends. And once I got the seat, I ran away from home.' Vijay admitted that his father was very strict, but now, after seeing his career in the film industry, the whole family is happy. He also shared that his mother is about to come to Mumbai to stay with him. Work front On the work front, Vijay is awaiting the release of his upcoming series ' Matka King '. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Fans Can't Get Enough Of Vijay Varma's Adorable And Hilarious Mother's Day Video
Last Updated: Vijay Varma captioned the video with, 'When you ask your mom to act natural,' accompanied by a laughing emoticon. On the occasion of Mother's Day 2025, actor Vijay Varma melted hearts on social media with a post that was both wholesome and humorous. Celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year to honour the love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers, this year's Mother's Day fell on May 11. Joining the global celebrations, Vijay took to Instagram to share a touching tribute that struck the perfect balance between affection and wit. In a short clip, Vijay was seen sitting beside his mother at a restaurant. As the clip began, the Darlings actor zoomed in on his phone's camera and gently asked his mom to smile. What followed was a heartwarming moment between the mother-son duo. In the sweetest way, Vijay's mother tried to smile for the camera, an effort so innocent that it left the actor in stitches. The moment instantly lit up the already joyous occasion. Over the video, Vijay cheekily wrote, 'When you ask your mom to act natural," followed by a laughing face emoji. In the caption of his Instagram post, he simply added, 'Happy Mother's Day (flower and nerd face emojis)." The adorable video immediately caught the attention of Vijay's fans, who simply couldn't get over his mother's cuteness. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma) One fan said, 'Ah such cutie pie mummy." Another added, 'OMGG THIS IS SOOOO CUTE." A different fan pointed out that Vijay looked exactly like his mother, saying, 'You look exactly like your mum." As for the 39-year-old actor's professional front, he recently wrapped up the shoot for his upcoming web series Matka King. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur's Roy Kapur Films, the series is set to stream on Prime Video later this year. Vijay shared some behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets to mark the successful conclusion of the filming for the show. The carousel began with a picture of the actor holding a large Matka-shaped cake, dressed in a formal grey striped shirt and grey pants. In the next few slides, Vijay was seen celebrating the wrap-up with his co-stars and crew. Sharing the post, he wrote, 'Matka King wrapped! Never been so immersed in a story/character for this long. It's been a great journey…You'll all get to witness it when it releases on @primevideoin. Big love to the entire crew. Missed you on the last day @nagraj_manjule sir." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma) Apart from Matka King, Vijay also has Gustaakh Ishq, featuring Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi, in the pipeline. First Published: May 12, 2025, 15:33 IST
