The 2026 Met Gala delivered another star-studded night of glamor and viral moments Karan Johar, Blake Lively, Kylie JennerRihanna and Beyoncé make eye-catching appearances at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Adding an unexpected twist, Vijay Varmawho is currently basking in the success of his work ‘Speaking of Vijay Varma’, was last seen in ‘Matka King’ opposite Kritika Kamra. The story is set in Mumbai in the 1960s. He follows a cotton merchant who wants respect and starts a gambling game called Matka. The show is live on Prime Video.’, she joined the trend by posting lightly edited images of herself at the event, playfully inserting herself into the fashion show.
Vijay Varma’s ‘METka King’ red carpet moment
Vijay made a rare virtual appearance on the Met Gala red carpet, dressed as his ‘Matka King’ character Brij Bhatti and sporting a confident attitude. His clever ‘METka King’ concept quickly caught the eye of the internet. Sharing the edited pictures, she wrote, “Cotton market se MET gala Tak.. Brij Bhatti ka style chalta hai #METkaKing,” giving a nod to her on-screen persona.
Vijay Varma’s AI tour grabs attention
The image was generated by AI, which could be noticed by the Gemini icon in the corner. However, the post quickly caught people’s attention, with many users enjoying the fun and playful approach to the iconic event.
Vijay Varma sparks reactions online
The images quickly attracted attention online, with fans sharing various reactions in the comments. One user wrote, “Lekin sir, woh Gemini ka watermark…” Another wrote, “Kya mast editing hai.” A separate comment read: “Hats says it’s AI.” Joining the conversation, his Matka King star Siddharth JadhavThe one who has won accolades for his performance also reacted, writing “”MET” ka King..apana seth…”.
Vijay Varma’s ‘Matka King’ details
In ‘Matka King’, Vijay stars alongside Kritika Kamra. Set in 1960s Mumbai, the story revolves around a cotton merchant who seeks respect and starts a gambling game called Matka. The series is live on Prime Video.
