“We are 30 – 40 per cent in right now, and will be shooting till the end of December”
Vijay Varma is known to play strong and significant characters on screen delivering some remarkable performances. Demonstrating a wide range of talent and versatility, he has firmly established himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. From embodying intense, multifaceted characters to exploring the nuances of romance, Vijay showcases an exceptional ability to bring depth to his roles.
In a recent interview, Vijay Varma opened up about the intricacies of shooting for Matka King and also offered intriguing insights into the series, he said, “It’s the rise of a very interesting business, and at the same time, an individual who found a certain kind of loophole in a system and tried to make a lot of money through it. We are 30 per cent, 40 per cent in right now, and we will be shooting till the end of December.”
Vijay Varma is currently busy shooting for his upcoming project, ‘Matka King,’ an original series for Prime Video. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s and 1970s Mumbai, ‘Matka King’ highlights the fictional story of an ambitious cotton trader who yearns for legitimacy and respectability In his pursuit, he creates a revolutionary gambling game known as ‘Matka,’ which rapidly captures the city’s imagination, transforming a space once dominated by the affluent elite into a realm accessible to all.
Vijay Varma is shining in the success of his recent projects, the highly acclaimed Mirzapur 3, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. With this momentum, he is now poised to embark on his upcoming ventures, Matka King and Ul Jalool Ishq. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Matka King is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under the banner of Roy Kapur Films.