'Cotton market se MET Gala tak': Vijay Varma brings ‘METka King’ twist to red carpet buzz

The Met Gala 2026 delivered yet another night of glamour and viral moments, with stars like Karan Johar, Blake Lively, Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, and Beyoncé making striking appearances at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Adding an unexpected twist, Vijay Varma, who is currently enjoying the success of his series ‘Speaking of Vijay Varma's work, he was last seen in the film ‘Matka King’ with Kritika Kamra. The story is set in Mumbai during the 1960s. It follows a cotton trader who wants respect and starts a gambling game called Matka. The show is streaming on Prime Video.’, joined the trend by posting cleverly edited images of himself at the event, playfully inserting himself into the fashion spectacle.Vijay made a quirky virtual appearance at the Met Gala red carpet, dressed as his ‘Matka King’ character Brij Bhatti and striking a confident pose. His clever ‘METka King’ concept quickly caught the internet’s eye. Sharing the edited photos, he wrote, “Cotton market se MET gala Tak.. Brij Bhatti ka style chalta hai #METkaKing," giving a nod to his on-screen persona.The image was AI-generated, which could be noticed from the Gemini icon in the corner. Still, the post quickly caught people’s attention, and many users enjoyed the fun and playful take on the iconic event.The pictures quickly drew attention online, with fans sharing a range of reactions in the comments. One user wrote, “Lekin sir, woh Gemini ka watermark…" while another said, “Kya mast editing hai." A separate comment read, “Haters say it’s AI." Joining the conversation, his Matka King co-star Siddharth Jadhav, who has been earning praise for his performance, also reacted, writing, “"MET" ka King..apana seth …"In ‘Matka King’, Vijay stars alongside Kritika Kamra. Set in 1960s Mumbai, the story revolves around a cotton trader who seeks respect and launches a gambling game called Matka. The series is currently streaming on Prime Video.