Vijay Varma’s story shows that hard work pays off in the movie business. The actor has really come full circle, going from watching a lot of films in budget rooms to showing his own film at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).From Movie Lover to Festival Favourite
Vijay Varma loved films long before he became famous. He remembers staying in rooms that cost only ₹50 per night. He watched almost four films every day. Those early years taught him a lot about films.
Going back to Goa for the premiere of Gustaakh Ishq now feels very personal. He said, “Coming back to Goa for the premiere of my own movie, in which I play the lead, really feels like a full circle.”## Gustaakh Ishq and a New Romantic Chapter
Vijay Varma has surprised audiences many times with his intense and layered roles in Darlings, Dahaad, and Kaalkoot. Fans are calling this his “loved boy” era because of the song “Gustaakh Ishq.”
He plays Nawabuddin Saifuddin Rehman, a character who is romantic and weak at the same time. The role shows a more sensitive and emotional side of the actor. It also shows that Vijay is more than just a character actor. He is a leading man who can carry a movie on his own.## The OTT Boom: A Good Thing for Storytellers
Vijay also talked about how streaming services are becoming more popular. He said that OTT was a “win-win situation” for both viewers and creators.
He says that streaming has made it possible for stories that might never make it to theatres because of budget or star power issues to be told. It has also created strong fan bases. More importantly, it has opened up new job opportunities for actors, writers, directors, and technicians.What’s next for Vijay Varma?
The actor’s list of films looks good. Matka King, directed by Nagraj Manjule, is where you can see him. He is also working on an unnamed project with Hansal Mehta. People are already talking about both projects.
Vijay Varma is back in Goa, this time as the main actor at IFFI. His journey shows that hard work and love for films always pay off.
