Vijay Varma’s journey to fame in the Hindi film industry has been inspiring. His performances in films like Darlings, Jaane Jaan and Mirzapur have always impressed fans. In a recent interview, the actor shared that he feels it is the right time to explore good opportunities in the West, as Indian actors are being chosen for a variety of roles there.
The pressure for inclusivity in Hollywood has led many Indian actors to seek better opportunities there. Recently, Vijay Varma spoke to Variety and shared his excitement about working in Hollywood.
Verma started with small roles and later gained recognition in Bollywood and regional cinema due to her acting skills. However, to expand his career and explore more opportunities, the actor believes now is the right time to focus on Hollywood.
“It’s a great time to take the leap,” the versatile actor said. Unlike earlier times when Indian actors were only able to play specific roles written for South Asian men, they are now being considered for a wider range of roles, opening up more opportunities. Vijay is attracted to the “color-blind casting” trend that has benefited actors like Ishaan Khatter and Ali Fazal, who have secured notable projects in the West.
He further noted, “With greater acceptance from Indian expatriate actors and international producers and directors looking at brown actors for a variety of roles, it is a very exciting time.” As a result, the actor wants to spend the first half of 2025 exploring interesting work opportunities in the West.
On the work front, Vijay was last seen in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. He will next be seen in the film Ul Jalul Ishq alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Sharib Hashmi and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
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