Actor Vijay Varma found himself in a funny spot at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026. He was on stage to collect his award when content creator Dolly Singh called him the “nation’s biggest red flag.” The remark was a joke about the dark and intense characters he often plays on screen.
Varma, known for his witty nature, did not stay quiet. He gave a sharp response that left the audience laughing. The video of this exchange has gone viral on social media. Fans are now talking about his quick comeback and the playful roast.
The On-Stage Exchange at IFFM 2026
The moment happened when Vijay Varma went up to receive the Best Performance award for his web series Matka King. Dolly Singh was the host for the event. While congratulating him, she talked about his image on screen.
She pointed out that Vijay often plays morally complex and intense characters. She said that whenever he enters a scene, viewers start wondering who is in trouble or who his character will hurt next. She then jokingly labeled him the “nation’s biggest red flag” on screen.
“You went on to become the nation’s biggest red flag… on-screen. Because every time you walk into a scene, nobody goes, ‘Wow’… I mean, sometimes, but mostly people do, ‘Okay, who is in trouble? Who’s he going to punch? Who’s he going to abuse?’ So, you’re a walking red flag on-screen for us.”
She quickly added that despite his on-screen image, he is one of the nicest people to work with. She asked him what his trick was.
Vijay Varma’s Witty Comeback
Never one to back down, Vijay Varma responded with humor. He told Dolly Singh to buy a piece of red cloth and keep it at home. He said she could make as many flags as she wanted.
“Just buy a piece of red cloth and keep it at home, and make as many flags as you want.”
Dolly Singh was quick to reply. She called his joke a “lame joke.” But Vijay was not finished. He had another punchline ready. He said he would let go of her “terrible compliments” aside.
“Just as I let go of your terrible compliments aside.”
The exchange had the entire audience laughing. Dolly Singh eventually gave up and said she would let him go before he roasted her any further.
Fans React to the Viral Video
The video of the banter spread quickly on social media. Fans had mixed reactions. Some found the exchange funny and light-hearted. Others felt Dolly Singh’s comment was inappropriate.
One user wrote, “This was so awkward to watch.” Another commented, “You reap what you sow.” Some fans defended Dolly Singh. They pointed out that she clearly mentioned “on-screen” twice. They said it was just a fun moment and she did not mean any harm.
It is still unclear if the exchange was planned or if it happened on the spot. Neither Vijay Varma nor Dolly Singh has made an official statement about the incident.
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Vijay Varma’s Recent Work and Career
Vijay Varma won the award for his role in Matka King. The series is a crime drama directed by Nagraj Manjule. It is set in Mumbai’s matka gambling world during the 1960s and 1970s. He played Brij Bhatti, a man who builds a gambling empire from humble beginnings.
Over the years, Vijay has built a strong reputation for playing layered and morally complex characters. His projects like Dahaad, Jaane Jaan, and Darlings have cemented this image.
On the work front, he was last seen in Matka King. He will next appear in the Netflix series Family Business alongside Anil Kapoor.
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