In a heartening display of industry camaraderie and star power, Matka King continues to win admiration from all corners of the film fraternity. Bollywood icon Kareena Kapoor Khan and breakout actor Abhay Verma have both come forward to celebrate Vijay Varma’s standout performance in the trending series. Abhay Verma, who has been garnering critical acclaim for his own recent projects, took to social media to express his profound admiration for Vijay’s portrayal of Brij Bhatti.
Sharing a striking visual of Vijay in character, cruising in a vintage car adorned with playing card motifs, a nod to the high-stakes 1960s gambling underworld, Abhay highlighted the transformative power of the performance. Reflecting the sentiments of many viewers, his caption was filled with genuine awe: “What a performer! its magic how i couldn’t see vijay in brij bhatti even for a sec. Blown away by how human you made it and owned like a king (ofc)!
FULL SANGAM ” Adding to the buzz, Kareena Kapoor Khan also joined in with her own show of support. The actress took to Instagram stories to share her weekend plans, a binge-watch session of Matka King. Posting a glimpse from the series, she captioned it, “Weekend binge ,” signaling her endorsement of her former Jaane Jaan co-star.
Vijay was quick to reciprocate the love, resharing her post with the affectionate reply, “Bebo Jaanejaan ,” a playful nod to their critically acclaimed collaboration. This sweet exchange has only amplified excitement around the show, further cementing its growing popularity. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Matka King is a period drama inspired by true events, following an entrepreneur who builds a gambling empire in Mumbai.
Vijay Varma’s portrayal of the titular kingpin Brij Bhatti has been widely praised for its nuance, effortlessly blending grit with deeply relatable humanity. Also Read: Is Cyrus Sahukar’s flamboyant film star character Maqsood in Matka King inspired by Mehmood?