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Vijay Varma's journey to becoming a successful Bollywood actor is a tale of determination and courage. He secretly applied to FTII, collected money from friends, and ran away from his home in Hyderabad to pursue his dream. Despite initial parental disapproval, Varma's talent eventually won them over with his remarkable performances. His breakthrough roles in films like Pink and Gully Boy have established him as a versatile actor in the Indian film industry.

Key Points: Vijay Varma's Secret FTII Application and Bollywood Journey

  • Vijay Varma chose unconventional path to acting
  • Secretly applied to FTII without parental knowledge
  • Ran away from Hyderabad to pursue film career
  • Breakthrough came with Pink and Gully Boy
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Vijay Varma reveals he secretly applied in FTII

Actor Vijay Varma reveals how he secretly applied to FTII, ran away from home, and pursued his Bollywood dream against all odds

"I applied there secretly, I got selected. I have also secretly collected money from friends. - Vijay Varma"

Mumbai, May 17

Actor Vijay Varma shared that he had applied to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) without telling his parents and revealed that they were not that happy about it at that time.

Vijay featured on Farah Khan's Youtube channel, where they spoke about his new house and joining the film industry.

Farah asked Vijay if he came on his own from Hyderabad, to which the actor said:I" came on my own. Actually I ran away from home."

He said he had a "great plan" in "place" before he ran away.

"Usually people run away from home and then figure out what to do. I did an FTII in a film school. Of course I am an FTII. I applied there secretly, I got selected. I have also secretly collected money from friends. When I got the seat, after that I ran away from home."

Farah questioned his parents' reaction, to which he said: "No, they were not good. My father was not good."

He added that his father does business and that now his parents are very happy with his decision.

Vijay then went on to talk about his new home and shared that acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee is his neighbour.

"First few years I was just moving from one house to another. So my family is from Hyderabad. I went to Pune to study. Then I came to Bombay to become an actor."

Asked if he tried doing a film in the South, Vijay said: "I did a Telugu film after many years."

Before gaining the spotlight, he featured in the crime drama film Pink in 2016. He gained prominence with his role in the 2019 film "Gully Boy" starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.

Ever since then, there has been no looking back for Vijay, who has worked in acclaimed projects such as "Mirzapur", "Dahaad", "Darlings", "Kaalkoot", "Jaane Jaan" and the series "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack".

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
What an inspiring journey! Shows how passion and determination can overcome all obstacles. Many Indian parents initially resist creative career choices but eventually come around when they see success. Vijay's story is proof that sometimes you have to follow your heart. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone from Hyderabad, I can totally relate to parents being skeptical about acting careers! But look at him now - from Pink to Mirzapur, what a range! FTII really produces quality actors. Though I wish he'd done more South Indian films too.
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Amit S.
While I admire his success, I don't think running away from home should be glorified. Indian parents worry for valid reasons - the film industry is unstable. What if he hadn't made it? There must be better ways to pursue dreams without breaking family trust.
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Sunita R.
His performance in Dahaad was mind-blowing! 😍 FTII alumni always bring something special to their roles. This interview makes me respect him even more - the struggle is real for outsiders in Bollywood. More power to him!
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Vikram J.
Interesting that Manoj Bajpayee is his neighbor - two brilliant actors from FTII! The institute has given India some of its finest talents. Though I wish they'd reduce the fees - it's still difficult for middle-class aspirants to afford.
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Neha T.
His journey from Hyderabad to FTII to Bollywood is like a movie script itself! But let's not forget the years of struggle before Gully Boy. Shows that overnight success is actually years of hard work. Respect! ✨

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