Vijay Varma responds with a joke after influencer-actor Dolly Singh, at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, humorously calls him the “nation’s biggest red flag” (specifically “on-screen”) during his award acceptance. According to multiple outlets, the comment sparks laughter at the event and quickly draws attention online.
All reports say Varma was honoured with the Best Performance award for “Matka King.” The coverage emphasizes the exchange’s comedic tone: Dolly points to how Varma’s intense roles make audiences expect conflict, while Varma makes a comeback with a quip about “red cloth” and “making as many flags as you want.” Times of India and others describe the back-and-forth as a “roast” that stays light, with Dolly acknowledging and reacting to his punchline.
The outlets differ mainly in wording and emphasis—some frame it as Varma “hitting back,” others as the moment going viral—while largely agreeing on the same sequence: the on-stage remark, Varma’s reply, and the public spread of the clip. None of the included sources cites an official statement from either person clarifying whether the banter is planned or spontaneous.
