{"id":13438,"date":"2026-05-05T10:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/05\/05\/vijay-varma-cotton-market-se-met-gala-tak-vijay-varma-brings-metka-king-twist-to-red-carpet-buzz-hindi-movie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:04:14","slug":"vijay-varma-cotton-market-se-met-gala-tak-vijay-varma-brings-metka-king-twist-to-red-carpet-buzz-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=13438","title":{"rendered":"Vijay Varma: &#8216;Cotton market se MET Gala tak&#8217;: Vijay Varma brings \u2018METka King\u2019 twist to red carpet buzz | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130824770,imgsize-45662,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/130824770.jpg\" alt=\"'Cotton market se MET Gala tak': Vijay Varma brings \u2018METka King\u2019 twist to red carpet buzz\" title=\"Vijay Varma\u2019s Met Gala-inspired AI post went viral, with fans amused by his \u2018METka King\u2019 twist and edited red carpet look. The buzz tied back to Matka King, his 1960s Mumbai drama about a cotton trader who builds a Matka gambling empire. \" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Vijay Varma\u2019s Met Gala-inspired AI post went viral, with fans amused by his \u2018METka King\u2019 twist and edited red carpet look. The buzz tied back to Matka King, his 1960s Mumbai drama about a cotton trader who builds a Matka gambling empire. \">Vijay Varma\u2019s Met Gala-inspired AI post went viral, with fans amused by his \u2018METka King\u2019 twist and edited red carpet look. The buzz tied back to Matka King, his 1960s Mumbai drama about a cotton trader who builds a Matka gambling empire. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Met Gala 2026 delivered yet another night of glamour and viral moments, with stars like <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/karan-johar\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Karan Johar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/blake-lively\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Blake Lively<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/kylie-jenner\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Kylie Jenner<\/a>, Rihanna, and Beyonc\u00e9 making striking appearances at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Adding an unexpected twist, <!-- -->Vijay Varma<!-- -->, who is currently enjoying the success of his series \u2018Speaking of Vijay Varma&#8217;s work, he was last seen in the film \u2018Matka King\u2019 with Kritika Kamra. <!-- -->The story is set in Mumbai during the 1960s. It follows a cotton trader who wants respect and starts a gambling game called Matka. The show is streaming on Prime Video.\u2019, joined the trend by posting cleverly edited images of himself at the event, playfully inserting himself into the fashion spectacle.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Vijay Varma\u2019s \u2018METka King\u2019 red carpet moment<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>Vijay made a quirky virtual appearance at the Met Gala red carpet, dressed as his \u2018Matka King\u2019 character Brij Bhatti and striking a confident pose. <!-- -->His clever \u2018METka King\u2019 concept quickly caught the internet\u2019s eye. Sharing the edited photos, he wrote, \u201cCotton market se MET gala Tak.. Brij Bhatti ka style chalta hai #METkaKing,&#8221; giving a nod to his on-screen persona.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Vijay Varma\u2019s AI twist grabs attention<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>The image was AI-generated, which could be noticed from the Gemini icon in the corner. Still, the post quickly caught people\u2019s attention, and many users enjoyed the fun and playful take on the iconic event.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Vijay Varma sparks reactions online<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>The pictures quickly drew attention online, with fans sharing a range of reactions in the comments. One user wrote, \u201cLekin sir, woh Gemini ka watermark\u2026&#8221; while another said, \u201cKya mast editing hai.&#8221; A separate comment read, \u201cHaters say it\u2019s AI.&#8221; Joining the conversation, his Matka King co-star <!-- -->Siddharth Jadhav<!-- -->, who has been earning praise for his performance, also reacted, writing, \u201c&#8221;MET&#8221; ka King..apana seth \u2026&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Vijay Varma\u2019s \u2018Matka King\u2019 details<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>In \u2018Matka King\u2019, Vijay stars alongside Kritika Kamra. Set in 1960s Mumbai, the story revolves around a cotton trader who seeks respect and launches a gambling game called Matka. The series is currently streaming on Prime Video.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/cotton-market-se-met-gala-tak-vijay-varma-brings-metka-king-twist-to-red-carpet-buzz\/articleshow\/130824770.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vijay Varma\u2019s Met Gala-inspired AI post went viral, with fans amused by his \u2018METka King\u2019 twist and edited red carpet look. The buzz tied back to Matka King, his 1960s Mumbai drama about a cotton trader who builds a Matka gambling empire. 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