Vijay Varma Biography, Age, Height, Career, Net Worth
Profile:
Full Name: Vijay Varma
Date of Birth: March 29, 1986
Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Age (as of 2023): 37 years
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 70 kg
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: 40-32-14
Profession: Actor
Active Since: 2013
Education: Graduate in Commerce & Acting
Siblings: Manoj Varma (brother), Shobha Varma (sister)
Marital Status: Unmarried
Relationship: Tamannaah Bhatia (confirmed in 2023)
Religion: Hindu
Nationality: Indian
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Hobbies: Traveling, Reading
Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Short Bio:
Vijay Varma is an Indian actor known for his work in both Telugu and Bollywood films. He hails from Hyderabad and has made a name for himself with his acting talent. Initially discouraged by his parents from pursuing a career in acting, Vijay was financially supported by a friend to attend the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
Early Life:
Born on March 29, 1986, in Hyderabad, Vijay grew up in a Marwari family. From a young age, he was passionate about acting and started his career in community theater. After completing his schooling in Hyderabad, he pursued his dreams further by enrolling in FTII, despite his parents' initial disapproval. A friend helped him cover the costs of his acting education.
Education:
Vijay completed his schooling in Hyderabad and earned a bachelor's degree in performing arts from FTII, Pune. He has a deep interest in video games and movies in his free time.
Relationship:
Vijay Varma is in a relationship with actress Tamannaah Bhatia, and the couple confirmed their romance publicly in June 2023. They became romantically involved during the filming of Lust Stories 2.
Career:
Early Jobs:
Before entering acting, Vijay worked various odd jobs, including selling cell plans for Idea Cellular, gas cards for Bharat Petroleum, and working night shifts in a contact center.
Theater:
After completing his studies, Vijay joined a theater group in Hyderabad and later moved to Mumbai in 2008 to pursue acting. His big break in theater came after Indian director Tom Alter recommended him for the play Three Short Plays.
Modeling:
Vijay dabbled in modeling and appeared in various print ads, starting with a modest payment of Rs. 500. He also participated in fashion shows and was featured in a GQ photoshoot.
Short Films & Movies:
Vijay made his film debut with the short film Shor in 2008 and later appeared in his first full-length Hindi film, Chittagong (2012). His breakout roles include Pink (2016), Manto (2018), Gully Boy (2019), Bamfaad (2020), and Darlings (2022). In Telugu cinema, he debuted with MCA in 2017.
Web Series:
Vijay has featured in multiple web series, such as Cheers - Friends, Reunion, Goa (2018), A Suitable Boy (2020), She (2020), Mirzapur (2020), OK Computer (2021), and Dahaad (2023).
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Vijay Varma’s estimated net worth is around $2 million (approximately 17 crore INR). He earns a substantial income from acting, with each film reportedly bringing in over 85 lakh INR. He also boosts his income through brand endorsements.
Awards & Achievements:
SIIM Awards: Best Actor in a Negative Role for MCA
Zee Cine Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Gully Boy
IIFA Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Gully Boy
Filmfare Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Gully Boy
Screen Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Gully Boy
Indian TV Streaming Awards: Best Actor in a Negative Role for She
Filmfare OTT Awards: Best Comic Role for OK Computer
Femina Beauty Awards: Rising Star of the Year for Darlings
FOI Online Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Gully Boy and Darlings
Hitlist OTT Awards: Best Actor - Male for Darlings
Interesting Facts:
Vijay is an animal lover and owns a pet dog named Salvador Dali.
He gained widespread attention for his role in Mirzapur 2, where he played dual roles as Shatrughan Tyagi and Bharat Tyagi.
He purchased a Philips DVD player during his time at FTII to watch and critique movies every day.
Vijay enjoys spending time with friends and reading books in his spare time.
He has been featured on the covers of several magazines like Tabloid and Reverie.
He owns a collection of vintage watches with his initials engraved on them.
