India, April 16 -- Vijay Varma's acting style does not give you an easy ride. There is always a small delay between when you meet his characters and when you begin to understand who they really are and what drives them. It's a little unsettling at first, and before you know it, you are hooked. Before Matka King arrives, here's exploring Vijay Varma's unique acting style.

Witness his work in movies and television, and one thing you won't find is versatility in the traditional sense of the word (like it is used for, say, the late Irrfan Khan). He doesn't reduce himself to the relatable, nor does he exaggerate himself. He stays true to the specificity of his performances, from tiny quirks of behaviour to how he delivers a line or how long h...