Vijay Varma is an Indian theatre artist, model, and actor who came to the limelight in the entertainment industry for his talent and skills.

He gained recognition for his performance in the 2022 Netflix film ‘Darlings,’ starring Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah. Vijay has established himself as an important protagonist in the Indian cinema.

Profile

• Full Name: Vijay Varma
• Date of Birth: March 29. 1986
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Theatre artist, model, actor
• Height: 1.8 m
• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: 2
• Relationship Status: Dating
• Girlfriend: Tamannaah Bhatia
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life & Education

Vijay Varma, currently 37, was born and raised in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on March 29. 1986.

He hails from a Rajasthani family, and his family continues to reside in Hyderabad. Growing up, Vijay had two siblings: an elder brother named Manoj and an elder sister named Shobha.

After completing his BCom, Vijay joined a theatre group in Hyderabad, where he honed his acting skills. However, he also took up various odd jobs, including selling mobile plans at Idea Cellular, selling petrol cards at Bharat Petroleum, and working night shifts at a call center.

Despite these temporary ventures, Vijay knew that his true calling was in acting, and he couldn’t settle for a conventional 9-to-5 job.

Inspired by a friend’s mimicry of characters from the film “Vaastav” (1999), Vijay decided to pursue a career in acting.

He reminisces, “copy ka copy ban gaya, like diet Sabyasachi,” referring to an Instagram account that exposes fake designer wear.

Personal Life

In June 2023, Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia confirmed dating Vijay Varma. While working together on the movie Lust Stories 2, ‘ they became a couple.

Tamannaah spoke fondly of Vijay, stating that he is someone she looks up to and bonds with organically. She expressed how she feels comfortable being herself with him without having to change her entire life. Vijay has become her “happy place.”

Career

In 2005, Vijay applied to the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. Although he was accepted into FTII, his family initially disapproved of his decision.

However, seizing an opportunity while his father was away on a business trip, Vijay packed his bags and left for Pune.

After graduating from FTII, Vijay Varma moved to Mumbai in 2008 to pursue acting opportunities. Initially, he auditioned for television commercials but faced challenges securing significant roles.

However, his fortunes changed when Indian theatre director Tom Halter recommended him for the English theatre play ‘Three Short Plays.’

This breakthrough led Vijay to work in numerous Hindi theatre productions, fulfilling a part of him that no other avenue could.

In addition to his stage work, Vijay ventured into modeling and appeared in various modeling assignments, earning Rs 500 per assignment at the time.

Eventually, his talent and dedication caught the attention of filmmakers, and he began making his mark in the Indian film industry.

Vijay’s notable filmography includes acclaimed movies such as ‘Pink’ (2016), ‘Manto’ (2018), ‘Gully Boy’ (2019), and ‘Bamfaad’ (2020).

Furthermore, Vijay Varma has also showcased his acting prowess in several Hindi web series, including ‘Cheers-Friends, Reunion, Goa’ (2018; YouTube), ‘A Suitable Boy’ (2020; BBC One and Netflix), ‘She’ (2020; Netflix), ‘Mirzapur’ (2020; Amazon Prime Video), and ‘OK Computer’ (2021; Disney+ Hotstar).

Net Worth

Vijay Varma has accumulated a considerable net worth throughout his successful career, estimated at around $8 million.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @itsvijayvarma
• Twitter handle: @mrvijayvarma

Filmography

• Lust Stories
• Jaane Jaan
• Darlings
• Gully Boy
• Pink
• Hurdang
• Baaghi
• Yaara
• Ghost Stories
• Murder Mubarak