Vijay Varma, an actor known for his impressive performances, gained widespread recognition for his role as Ankit Malhotra in the 2016 legal drama film “Pink.” The movie, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and produced by Shoojit Sircar, starred legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan as a retired lawyer defending three young women, played by Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, and Andrea Tariang. These women are wrongly accused of attempted murder after refusing to be sexually involved with three influential men portrayed by Angad Bedi, Raashul Tandon, and Tushar Pandey.
Drawing Inspiration from Reality Shows: “Roadies” and “Splitsvilla” Auditions
Vijay Varma’s portrayal of Ankit Malhotra, who plays a friend of one of the accused men, received critical acclaim, making it a breakthrough role for him. The film’s setting in Delhi posed a challenge for Vijay, as he had never been to the city before. To prepare for his character and get the authentic Delhi accent, Vijay adopted a unique approach. He decided to watch auditions from MTV reality shows “Roadies” and “Splitsvilla” that were conducted in Delhi. By observing the contestants’ speech patterns and expressions, he honed the distinct mannerisms and language required for his character in “Pink.”
Vijay Varma Mastered the Bihar Accent in “Mirzapur”
Vijay Varma’s commitment to mastering accents didn’t end with “Pink.” In another notable role in the crime drama series “Mirzapur,” where he portrayed a character from Bihar, he took a similar approach. To capture the regional nuances and differentiate his character’s speech from others in the show, Vijay studied interviews of prominent personalities from Bihar, such as Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Tiwari, Ravish Kumar, and Kanhaiya Kumar.
These methods of immersive preparation and attention to detail have earned Vijay Varma praise for his authenticity and versatility as an actor. His dedication to the craft and willingness to explore various accents have made his performances stand out and contributed to his success in the film and television industry.
