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Vijay Varma's AI Met Gala Debut: METka King Reigns
5 May
Summary
- Vijay Varma humorously joined the Met Gala virtually.
- He donned his character Brij Bhatti's look for a unique post.
- His AI-generated 'METka King' concept amused fans online.

The Met Gala 2026 saw a unique virtual attendance from actor Vijay Varma, who delighted fans with AI-generated images of himself at the event. Varma humorously inserted himself into the glamorous affair, embodying his character Brij Bhatti from the series 'Matka King.'
He creatively titled his concept 'METka King,' sharing photos where he humorously depicted his journey 'from the cotton market to the Met Gala.' The AI-generated nature of the images, subtly indicated by a Gemini icon, did not deter from the widespread enjoyment and positive reception online.
Fans and co-stars, including Siddharth Jadhav, reacted enthusiastically to Varma's playful digital presence. The series 'Matka King,' where Varma stars alongside Kritika Kamra, is set in 1960s Mumbai and follows a cotton trader's ambition. It is currently available for streaming on Prime Video.