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Vijay Varma: Mumbai Dreams Mirror Reel Life Struggles
10 Apr
Summary
- Vijay Varma connects his own Mumbai struggles to his new character.
- He adopted a personal philosophy of balanced living and ambition.
- Gully Boy is recognized as a career-defining turning point.

As Vijay Varma gears up for his new OTT series, 'Matka King,' he reflects on his early days in Mumbai, finding parallels with his character's journey. Varma stated that a line of his character's philosophy, "I don't want to win too much or lose too much," has become a personal guiding principle, shaping his current balanced outlook.
Recalling his arrival in Mumbai with just a suitcase, Varma shared how his aspirations mirrored those of his character, who questions why the underprivileged shouldn't dream big. He views 'Gully Boy' as a significant turning point in his career, especially grateful for the opportunity during a low point.
Varma also noted the recurring name 'Hamza' across his performances, humorously suggesting one should transform a 'Darlings Hamza' into a 'Dhurandhar Hamza,' implying resilience and growth.