Before he became one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile performers, Vijay Varma’s journey looked like that of many dreamers who move cities with hope in their hearts and nothing much in their pockets. Long before Pink, Gully Boy, and Darlings made him a familiar name and success brought him a sea-facing home in Mumbai, the actor from Hyderabad was just trying to make ends meet, juggling small jobs and battling rejection at every turn.
Appearing on Rhea Chakraborty’s talk show, Vijay recently spoke candidly about his early life before entering films. He shared that he once worked at a mobile company, selling SIM cards and reporting to a boss who owned a large showroom. Every day came with pressure to meet sales targets. Despite his best efforts, he was constantly told to do more. Vijay even remembered telling his boss that one day his photograph would hang in that very showroom, not as a salesman, but as the brand’s ambassador.
Years later, he looks back at that moment with amusement, acknowledging the irony that while he eventually achieved fame and success, the company he once dreamed of representing no longer exists. His story from selling SIM cards to starring in hit movies and becoming successful is the kind of full-circle journey that fuels countless Bollywood dreams.
Vijay Varma's journey to fame
Vijay’s path to acting wasn’t straightforward. Born and raised in Hyderabad with no connections to the film industry, he struggled to find a career path that suited him. After graduating, he took up whatever work he could find, from selling petrol cards at petrol pumps to working in call centres and doing short-term event management gigs. He admitted in a past conversation with the Rekhta Foundation that he was never good at these jobs and often felt lost, unsure of what to do next.
Everything changed the day he performed on stage for the first time. The audience’s response, a single clap and a few laughs, gave him the validation he had been seeking for years. That brief moment sparked a belief in his ability to perform, and he decided to follow that instinct wholeheartedly.
Determined to refine his craft, Vijay enrolled at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where he trained in acting before eventually moving to Mumbai. What followed were years of struggle before his breakthrough performances in Gully Boy, Mirzapur, and Darlings established him as one of the industry’s most respected talents.
Vijay Varma's personal and work fronts
Today, the actor who once sold SIM cards has achieved the dream life many aspire to: a beautiful sea-facing home in Juhu, Mumbai. With sleek interiors, an airy balcony overlooking the ocean, and a minimalist design aesthetic, the house mirrors his quiet confidence and grounded personality.
On the work front, Vijay was recently seen in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Murder Mubarak. He continues to collaborate with acclaimed filmmakers like Hansal Mehta and is now gearing up for his next project, Ul Jalool Ishq. Stay tuned!
Appearing on Rhea Chakraborty’s talk show, Vijay recently spoke candidly about his early life before entering films. He shared that he once worked at a mobile company, selling SIM cards and reporting to a boss who owned a large showroom. Every day came with pressure to meet sales targets. Despite his best efforts, he was constantly told to do more. Vijay even remembered telling his boss that one day his photograph would hang in that very showroom, not as a salesman, but as the brand’s ambassador.
Years later, he looks back at that moment with amusement, acknowledging the irony that while he eventually achieved fame and success, the company he once dreamed of representing no longer exists. His story from selling SIM cards to starring in hit movies and becoming successful is the kind of full-circle journey that fuels countless Bollywood dreams.
Vijay Varma's journey to fame
Vijay’s path to acting wasn’t straightforward. Born and raised in Hyderabad with no connections to the film industry, he struggled to find a career path that suited him. After graduating, he took up whatever work he could find, from selling petrol cards at petrol pumps to working in call centres and doing short-term event management gigs. He admitted in a past conversation with the Rekhta Foundation that he was never good at these jobs and often felt lost, unsure of what to do next.
Everything changed the day he performed on stage for the first time. The audience’s response, a single clap and a few laughs, gave him the validation he had been seeking for years. That brief moment sparked a belief in his ability to perform, and he decided to follow that instinct wholeheartedly.
Determined to refine his craft, Vijay enrolled at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where he trained in acting before eventually moving to Mumbai. What followed were years of struggle before his breakthrough performances in Gully Boy, Mirzapur, and Darlings established him as one of the industry’s most respected talents.
Vijay Varma's personal and work fronts
Today, the actor who once sold SIM cards has achieved the dream life many aspire to: a beautiful sea-facing home in Juhu, Mumbai. With sleek interiors, an airy balcony overlooking the ocean, and a minimalist design aesthetic, the house mirrors his quiet confidence and grounded personality.
On the work front, Vijay was recently seen in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Murder Mubarak. He continues to collaborate with acclaimed filmmakers like Hansal Mehta and is now gearing up for his next project, Ul Jalool Ishq. Stay tuned!
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