Acclaimed actor Hyderabadi Vijay Verma has surely and steadily evolved into one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile and best. He spoke with Subhash K Jha about turning 40, his career so far, and more.
Says Vijay, “I think my journey has been steady and honest. I’ve tried to grow with every role, stay grounded, and keep learning. The love I’ve received makes me feel I’m moving in the right direction, but I also know there’s so much more to explore. I’m enjoying being instinctive about my choices and my career.”
Vijay strides both the worlds of cinema and OTT comfortably. “I feel like the cinema space the web space is also being used for both the good and the bad. There are good stories being told in cinema and there are terrible stories being told in cinema and there are good stories being told on digital platforms and there are terrible stories being told on digital platforms. So it is really subjective.”
Vijay Varma was recently rumoured to be in a relationship with Tamannaah Bhatia. He says he has been brought up to respect women. “I am from Hyderabad and have lived in a very protected family, almost like a girl child. But the male dominance and chauvinism were very readily available everywhere around us. I enjoy making gestures, big or small, based on what makes me and my partner feel comfortable. I believe in a respectful, thoughtful courtship. In a relationship, I think we must help each other grow and move forward, while treating one another with genuine love and respect.”
