Vijay Varma roasts Dolly Singh for calling him ‘biggest red flag’ on stage. Watch
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Star Vijay Varma has proved his mettle as an star in the last few years, often in characters with grey shades. From Darlings to Dahaad, the star has aced several antagonistic roles on screen. At the of late concluded Indian Movie Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, the star won the Best Performance award for his role in Matka King, and went on stage to collect his award. However, it was his interaction with star and content creator Dolly Singh that caught attention of many on social media.
Adding to this, Vijay Varma gave it back to the host after he was called 'biggest red flag' on stage. (Photo: Instagram) What happened on stage? In a video that has emerged from the ceremony, host Dolly Singh noted how Vijay often plays morally complex characters, which has given him the tag of ‘biggest red flag’ on screen. She noted how Vijay’s entry into a show or a movie often makes viewers wonder who is in trouble and what his character might kill next. “You are a walking-talking red flag for us but we also know that you are also one of the nicest people to work with, everybody says that… so what's the trick? How do you do it?” she asked.
Meanwhile, Vijay replied, "Just buy a piece of red cloth and keep it at home, and make as many flags as you want," he shared. Dolly immediately called his response as a “lame joke". Vijay then hit back with another punchline, saying, “Just as I let go of your terrible compliments aside." This left everyone in the audience in splits.
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As per the latest buzz, Many in the comments section felt the comment was meant only for his on-screen characters and it was just a light moment. “It was a fun banter and she clearly mentioned on screen twice,” read a comment. “This was so awkward to watch,” remarked another. “He usually plays negative roles which is why she shared this. Not sure how he took it but she sure wasn't ill-intentioned,” shared a second user.
In further updates, On the work front, Vijay Varma was last seen in Vibhu Puri's directorial Gustaakh Ishq . The movie also starred Naseeruddin Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sharib Hashmi, and marked fashion designer Manish Malhotra's debut as a movie producer.
On top of that, Most of late, Vijay was seen in the web series Matka King , which traces the transformation of a humble and enterprising cotton trader into a powerful gambling don as he creates a new gambling game called Matka.
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and movie festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several movie festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent movie/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic. When not watching films or in conversation with celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and star culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha Read More
Source: Hindustan Times