‘Love your music, Faris!’: Vijay Varma jams to Pakistani rapper’s ‘Introduction’

In a heartwarming display of cross-border camaraderie, Indian actor Vijay Varma revealed that he’s a fan of Pakistani rapper Faris Shafi's music. The Darlings actor was captured on video singing along to Shafi's popular track Introduction, while getting ready for the IIFA awards in Dubai.

The video, which quickly gained traction online, was shared on renowned stylist Nabila's official Instagram account. “Here’s a special shoutout for Faris Shafi by the one and only darling, Vijay Varma,” read the caption.

Nabila, known for her association with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) as their official makeup partner, provided a platform for this unexpected moment of cultural harmony.

In the short clip, Varma can be seen jamming to Shafi’s song, knowing the lyrics quite well. "I love your music, Faris. I absolutely love it,” he says at the end of the video. His appreciation for Shafi's talent resonated with fans on both sides of the border, fostering a sense of unity and artistic admiration.

The exchange between Varma and Shafi represents the power of music to transcend borders and connect people from different backgrounds. Despite the prevailing political and social narratives, art has the ability to bridge gaps and create shared experiences.

Before the IIFA, Varma was at the Cannes Film Festival, a red carpet not too unfamiliar to him having debuted at the film festival ten years ago. He looked dapper as ever in an impeccably tailored black double-breasted suit by designer Gaurav Gupta paired with shiny red-bottom formal shoes.

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