Mumbai – When it comes to effortless charm, smooth style, and unpredictable swagger, it’s no surprise that fans found a striking resemblance between Bollywood actor Vijay Varma and international pop icon Bruno Mars. But it wasn’t just fans doing the talking — Vijay himself chimed in, and his reaction is pure gold, wrapped in a desi masala twist.
The buzz started when a fan-made collage comparing Varma’s recent red carpet look to Bruno Mars’ signature funky flair went viral. The internet couldn’t help but notice the shades, the printed shirt, and that confident tilt of the head — all channeling major Bruno vibes. One user wrote, “Is this Vijay Varma or Bruno Mars from the Lakme Fashion Week afterparty?” and the comparisons just kept coming.
Vijay, never one to shy away from a little self-aware humor, took to Instagram Stories with the viral pic and cheekily wrote, “When you’re vibing like Uptown Funk but born in Hyderabad.” He followed it up with a desi remix of Bruno’s hit song playing in the background — complete with tabla beats and dhol twists.
Needless to say, fans were here for it. The reactions ranged from “Varma Mars just dropped the collab we didn’t know we needed” to “Bollywood’s Bruno with biryani beats!” Twitter was flooded with hilarious memes, fan edits, and mashups of Vijay in Bruno Mars music videos — and honestly, some of them were too good.
Fashion critics also joined the fun. Celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania commented, “Love how Vijay owns his style with both swagger and satire. Bruno who?”
The actor, best known for his powerful performances in Darlings, She, and Mirzapur, has become as much a style icon as he is a serious performer. Whether he’s turning heads at fashion weeks or stealing scenes on screen, Vijay Varma brings his own brand of charisma — and this time, with a Bruno Mars-flavored punch.
So, can we expect a dance number next? Fans are already demanding a Bollywood version of “24K Magic,” and honestly, we wouldn’t mind seeing Vijay groove to it in a sherwani.
