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Bombay's Gambling King: A Star's Rise
29 Mar
Summary
- New drama 'Matka King' premieres worldwide on April 17.
- Series is set in 1960s Bombay, focusing on a cotton trader's rise.
- Vijay Varma stars as the ambitious entrepreneur Brij Bhatti.

Prime Video announced April 17 as the worldwide premiere date for its new Original drama, 'Matka King,' coinciding with actor Vijay Varma's birthday. The series is set in the dynamic Bombay of the 1960s, charting the fictional rise of Brij Bhatti, a cotton trader who establishes a popular gambling system known as 'Matka.'
Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' features Vijay Varma in the lead role of Brij Bhatti. The narrative explores Bhatti's pursuit of legitimacy and respect within a world of bustling markets and evolving social strata.
Produced by Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions, the series boasts an ensemble cast including Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Grover. 'Matka King' will be available globally on Prime Video on April 17.