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Kritika Kamra to star in ‘Abhay’ writer Pushaan Mukherjee’s directorial debut film

Kritika Kamra to star in ‘Abhay’ writer Pushaan Mukherjee’s directorial debut film

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Actress Kritika Kamra, whose latest release is Matka King, has officially locked her next feature film, an upcoming drama by debutant Pushaan Mukherjee, known for writing the Kunal Kemmu-starrer ‘Abhay’.  The actress is set to headline the drama, currently carrying the working title “Dumbbell”, with shooting scheduled to commence in June. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jamie Lever calls Matka King a make-or-break moment in her career

Jamie Lever calls Matka King a make-or-break moment in her career

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With the second season of Matka King announced, Jamie Lever isn’t certain what will happen to her character Sulabha Rao, who was put behind bars by the end of the Vijay Varma-led opening season. But she knows one thing for sure, courtesy creator and director Nagraj Manjule. “While filming the first season, Nagraj sir told me, ‘Sulabha ko toh jail se bahar nikaalna padega,’” she recalled. Jamie Lever in the series Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Siddharth Jadhav on being confined to comedy roles in Bollywood: If the demand from me is to do that, I will…

Siddharth Jadhav on being confined to comedy roles in Bollywood: If the demand from me is to do that, I will…

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Siddharth Jadhav is a popular actor in the Marathi film industry and has been working for over two decades, but in Hindi films, he is either seen in a cop role or used for comedic relief, and sometimes, even a mix of the two. With his recent outing in the web series Matka King, Siddharth Jadhav got to break out of that image as he played an intense dramatic role alongside actor Vijay Varma. Siddharth Jadhav (Photo: Instagram) Having worked in the industry for decades, he has had some diverse performances to his credit across genres, including Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009), Lalbaug Parel: Zali Mumbai Sonyachi (2010), Dhurala (2020). But in Hindi films that he has done, which include the Golmaal franchise, Simmba (2018), Radhe (2021), Cirkus (2022) and more, he has mostly been seen in only comic avatars. Ask him if he feels confined to a certain comedic space in Bollywood, without much room to explore, and he says, “Main situation ko aise nahi dekhta. Mujhe lagta hai jo cheez mujhe jahaan deni …

Vijay Varma gives hilarious AI twist to fashion event in New York

Vijay Varma gives hilarious AI twist to fashion event in New York

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Vijay Varma has once again blurred the lines between character, charisma, and couture- this time with a playful, internet-winning twist. As he dropped AI-generated images of himself dressed as Brij Bhatti from Matka King, reimagined on the grand stage of the MET Gala, fans couldn’t help but applaud his creativity. Vijay Varma calls himself Met ka King He captioned the post, “Cotton market se MET Gala tak… Brij Bhatti ka style chalta hai METkaKing,” and the post instantly struck a chord. It’s the clever wordplay, transforming Matka King into METka King, one that truly seals the moment. Witty, self-aware, and perfectly in sync with Vijay Varma’s evolving public persona, the post reinforces his image as an actor who doesn’t just perform characters but knows how to extend them into pop culture conversations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vijay Varma shares a hilarious take on how the disaster alert caught him off guard

Vijay Varma shares a hilarious take on how the disaster alert caught him off guard

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Bollywood actor Vijay Varma has given a peek into his funny yet relatable moment when the sudden nationwide disaster alert startled him. Vijay posted a video clip, where he’s seen casually scrolling on his mobile phone, with a dog sitting right beside him. In a perfectly timed moment, the dog taps his paw on the phone, causing the actor to fumble and drop it to the ground. The actor added a text overlay, which read: “The alert hit us like!!” He wrote in the caption: “It’s all fine the world is not ending yet.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Did Matka King bring Ratan Khatri’s ties with real Bollywood star to life? How Vijay Varma show blends fact with fiction

Did Matka King bring Ratan Khatri’s ties with real Bollywood star to life? How Vijay Varma show blends fact with fiction

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Matka King, the newest show from the Prime Video stable, is currently enjoying great success on the platform. It has become the most-watched Indian show on the streamer in the last two years, beating some rather bigger names. A lot of it has been due to the buzz the show generated with its premise – the tale of a gambling baron from when Mumbai was Bombay. And even as the makers have maintained the plot is fictional, the story of Brij Bhatti (the protagonist) borrows heavily from the rise and fall of the original matka king Ratan Khatri. Matka King stars Vijay Varma as the titular gambling baron, modelled after Ratan Khatri. One episode borrowed from Khatri’s life is his love for Bollywood. After he established a fledgling matka business in Bombay in the 60s, Ratan Khatri wanted to diversify his businesses. He began frequenting film sets and even financed several films in the 70s. The show presents one such film, slightly fictionalising the episode, but keeping the real-life inspiration intact. Spoilers for Matka King …

Exclusive | Kritika Kamra on keeping relationship with Gaurav Kapur a secret: Learned it the hard way…

Exclusive | Kritika Kamra on keeping relationship with Gaurav Kapur a secret: Learned it the hard way…

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Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur got married in March this year in a beautiful, intimate wedding. After dating for a few years, their relationship became public only when Kritika hard launched it on Instagram in December of 2025, much to the surprise of their fans. The decision to keep their relationship private was deliberate, explains Kritika. Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur got married in March. “It was absolutely intentional because I wanted it to be. I’ve been so guarded about my life, my personal life, all my life actually. I’ve literally grown up in the public space, I started acting when I was 18. In the beginning, I didn’t even know these things, because you’re reckless,” says the actor, who was recently seen in Matka King. Learning through experiences, Kritika did what’s best for her. “You say anything, you do anything. Everything is on the internet forever. I learned it the hard way that there’s some things that have to be just your own, and you kind of have to protect that and so …

Vijay Varma calls Kartik Aaryan ‘King of PR’; netizens say, ‘I see no lies’ | Bollywood News

Vijay Varma calls Kartik Aaryan ‘King of PR’; netizens say, ‘I see no lies’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 22, 2026 09:52 AM IST Actor Vijay Varma has been garnering praise for his recent performance in Matka King. While the actor has been on a promotional spree for the same, in one of his interviews, Vijay called actor Kartik Aaryan the ‘King of PR’; his response soon went viral, stirring up a discussion on social media. While some lauded Vijay for being candid, another others slammed him for overlooking ‘other powerful names’ who fit this bracket better. Internet reacts to Vijay Varma’s remark for Kartik Aaryan During an interview with We Are Yuva, Vijay was quizzed with rapid-fire questions. When he was asked who he considered the ‘King of PR’ in the industry, Vijay casually named Kartik Aaryan. Soon, the clip went viral on Reddit, where many had divided views over Vijay’s remarks. One of the users wrote, “Honestly, he is spot on with all the answers.” Another one also pointed out, “I think being honest is not a crime, completely supporting Vijay Verma here! He at least knows how …

Vijay Varma calls Kartik Aaryan ‘King of PR’ in rapid-fire round, internet reacts: ‘Being honest is not a crime’

Vijay Varma calls Kartik Aaryan ‘King of PR’ in rapid-fire round, internet reacts: ‘Being honest is not a crime’

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Actor Vijay Varma, who is currently busy promoting his upcoming web series Matka King, recently found himself at the centre of an online discussion after a casual remark about fellow actor Kartik Aaryan sparked mixed reactions on social media. (Also read: Aamir Khan lauds Vijay Varma’s performance in Matka King, says ‘Ratan Khatri’ is a role he would have loved to portray ) Vijay Varma’s light-hearted comment on Kartik Aaryan sparks mixed reactions online. (Instagram ) What Vijay Varma said During a rapid-fire segment in an interaction with WeAreYuvaa, Vijay was asked to name actors based on specific traits. When prompted about who he considers the “King of PR” in the industry, he took Kartik Aaryan’s name. The comment was made in a light-hearted, spontaneous setting. However, the clip quickly started circulating online, leading to divided opinions online. How social media reacted While some users took offence and interpreted the remark as a subtle dig, criticising Vijay and calling him “jealous” or “hypocritical,” others came out in his support, highlighting the informal nature of rapid-fire …

Aamir Khan lauds Vijay Varma’s performance in Matka King, says ‘Ratan Khatri’ is a role he would have loved to portray

Aamir Khan lauds Vijay Varma’s performance in Matka King, says ‘Ratan Khatri’ is a role he would have loved to portray

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The buzz around Matka King continues to grow, with the series drawing strong appreciation not just from audiences but also from several prominent names in the film industry. Following its premiere on Amazon Prime Video on April 17, actors Aamir Khan and Vicky Kaushal, along with filmmaker Karan Johar, have shared their reactions on social media. (Also read: Matka King review: Vijay Varma hits the jackpot, but this templated Nagraj Manjule show never places a risky bet ) Aamir Khan all praise for Matka King, says Ratan Khatri is a character he would have loved to play. (Instagram) Aamir Khan on playing Ratan Khatri Taking to Instagram Stories, Aamir Khan Productions shared a note congratulating the team behind the show while highlighting its central character. In the message, Aamir revealed that Ratan Khatri is a role he would have loved to portray, adding that he has been hearing strong word-of-mouth about the series. He also mentioned that he plans to watch the show soon after the release of Ek Din. Vicky Kaushal adds the show …