Vijay Varma's Casting Couch Reality Check

Before Vijay Varma was breaking hearts in Darlings and stealing scenes in Mirzapur, he was doing the rounds at casting calls like any struggling actor. According to reports making waves in the Indian media, the actor recently got real about an awkward encounter from his grind years. A model coordinator apparently couldn’t keep their hands to themselves. Yeah, it’s exactly the kind of casting couch nonsense that shouldn’t still be happening in 2026.

What’s refreshing? Vijay’s willingness to put this experience out there. In an industry where uncomfortable moments often stay buried, the Gully Boy actor is using his platform to shine a light on the realities actors face while climbing the ladder. It’s the kind of candid talk that matters, especially when successful stars aren’t afraid to acknowledge the rough patches on their road to stardom.

The actor’s honesty serves as both validation for others with similar stories and a reality check for an industry that still has work to do on workplace respect. Conversations around harassment and consent have evolved in Bollywood, and voices like Vijay’s keep that momentum going.

GaraMasalaFM’s cameras stay fixed on these industry conversations.