Actor Vijay Varma has landed in the middle of a social media storm after naming Kartik Aaryan as Bollywood’s “King of PR” during a rapid-fire round in an interview. The throwaway remark has seemingly split fans online into two camps.
What Vijay Varma said about Kartik Aaryan
During a rapid-fire segment with WeAreYuvaa, Vijay Varma was asked to name actors based on specific traits. When asked who he considers the industry’s ‘King of PR’, he took Kartik Aaryan’s name without hesitation. The clip, shared widely online, turned what was a casual, spontaneous exchange into a trending talking point, drawing strong reactions from fans on both sides.
Internet reacts to Vijay Varma’s remark about Kartik Aaryan
The comment triggered a sharp divide online. A section of users interpreted it as a veiled dig at Aaryan, calling Varma “jealous” or “hypocritical.” Others, however, pushed back firmly. A Reddit user backed the actor, stating, “Honestly, he is spot on with all the answers.” Another comment read, “I think being honest is not a crime; completely supporting Vijay Verma here!”Many pointed out that rapid-fire rounds are designed to be spontaneous and light-hearted, not investigative. One user said, “It was rapid fire yaar, why take it so seriously?” while another added, “It was clearly meant in a light-hearted way…nothing ‘PR expose’ level dramatic about it.”A notable chunk of viewers felt the remark was being misread altogether and was, in fact, a form of praise. One user wrote, “He was just appreciating, logo ne ulta hi le liya.” Another comment stated, “Joke tha yaar, compliment samjho na and upar se he’s actually called king of PR by everyone!”
What’s next for Vijay Varma and Kartik Aaryan
Vijay Varma is currently promoting his upcoming web series ‘Matka King’ and will next be seen in ‘Family Business’, alongside Anil Kapoor and Rhea Chakraborty, among others. Kartik Aaryan, meanwhile, has a packed slate ahead, including ‘Naagzilla’, an untitled film with director Anurag Basu, and another project with filmmaker Kabir Khan.