Actor
Vijay Varma
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Years Active
2008–Present
Vijay Varma – Biography
Vijay Varma – Full Information
- Full Name: Vijay Varma
- Popular Name: Vijay Varma
- Nickname: Vijay
- Profession: Actor
- Profession Category: Actor
- Known For: Gully Boy, Pink, Darlings, Dahaad, Mirzapur, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
- Date of Birth: 29 March 1986
- Age: 40 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Business Owner (Handicrafts Business)
- Mother: Homemaker
- Brother: Manoj Varma (Older Brother)
- Sister: One Older Sister
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Partner: Tamannaah Bhatia (Actress)
Education
- School: St. Theresa High School, Hyderabad
- College: G. Pulla Reddy Degree College, Hyderabad
- Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com); Postgraduate Diploma in Screen Acting from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and appeared in the acclaimed short film Shor. |
| 2012 | Made his feature film debut as a young revolutionary in the historical drama Chittagong. |
| 2016 | Earned widespread critical recognition for playing the antagonist Ankit Malhotra in the courtroom drama Pink. |
| 2019 | Achieved his breakthrough performance as Moeen in Zoya Akhtar’s critically acclaimed musical drama Gully Boy. |
| 2020 | Joined the cast of Mirzapur Season 2, portraying the twin brothers Bharat and Shatrughan Tyagi. |
| 2022 | Received widespread acclaim for portraying the abusive husband Hamza in the Netflix black comedy Darlings. |
| 2023 | Won praise for his chilling performance as serial killer Anand Swarnakar in the Prime Video crime thriller Dahaad. |
| 2024 | Played Captain Sharan Dev in the Netflix thriller series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. |
| 2025–2026 | Continued leading acclaimed film and streaming projects, including Matka King and other experimental roles across digital platforms. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards | Gully Boy | Nominated |
| 2023 | Best Actor in a Drama Series (Critics) | Filmfare OTT Awards | Dahaad | Won |
| 2023 | Best Actor in a Web Series | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards | Dahaad | Won |
| 2024 | Star of the Year (Male) – OTT | News18 Showsha Reel Awards | Creative Body of Work | Won |
| 2025 | Best Supporting Actor & Best Performance in a Negative Role | IIFA Awards | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack / Murder Mubarak | Nominated |
About Vijay Varma
He started with local theater in Hyderabad before secretly applying to and joining the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. Upon graduation, he moved to Mumbai to find film work.
While Pink (2016) brought him initial industry recognition, his massive mainstream breakout role was playing the street-smart vehicle lifter 'Moeen' in the 2019 blockbuster Gully Boy.
Yes, Vijay Varma is in a highly publicized and adored relationship with popular Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia.
He won the Best Actor (Critics) Filmfare OTT Award for his chilling, critically acclaimed performance as the psychopathic serial killer Anand Swarnakar in the series Dahaad (2023).
He is widely known as the "King of OTT" for headlining major shows like Mirzapur (Seasons 2 & 3), She, Dahaad, Kaalkoot, and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.