The actors turned an award ceremony into a fun exchange as they joked about Vijay Varma’s reputation for playing intense and complex characters on screen.
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 witnessed a playful exchange between actor Vijay Varma and influencer-actress Dolly Singh that quickly caught fans’ attention online.
Vijay Varma, who won the Best Performance award for Matka King at IFFM 2026, became the center of a humorous conversation about his popular screen image.
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During the event, Dolly Singh congratulated Vijay and jokingly described him as the “nation’s biggest red flag” because of the dark and challenging characters he often portrays in films and shows.
Dolly explained that whenever Vijay appears on screen, audiences often expect trouble because his characters usually bring tension and drama to the story.
She also pointed out that Vijay’s personality in real life is very different from the intense roles he plays on screen.
Responding to the joke, Vijay delivered a witty comeback and said viewers could simply buy a piece of red cloth and create as many flags as they wanted.
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Dolly laughed at his response and playfully called it a “lame joke,” leading Vijay to continue the friendly banter by joking about her compliments.
The conversation ended with both stars sharing a laugh, with Dolly jokingly telling Vijay to stop before he roasted her further.
The light-hearted exchange went viral after a video from the award ceremony circulated on social media. Fans enjoyed the chemistry between the two and praised their humorous interaction.
Vijay Varma has gained recognition for portraying complex characters in projects such as Manto, Darlings, Mirzapur and Matka King, earning appreciation for his versatile performances.
The viral moment highlighted the actor’s ability to embrace his on-screen image while keeping the conversation entertaining and playful.