Overview
- He revealed on Instagram that he received autographs and words of encouragement from Gulzar, saying the moment felt surreal and took days to share.
- Photos showed signed copies of Gulzar’s books Raat Pashmine Ki, Raavi Paar, and Mirza Ghalib.
- Fans and entertainment outlets celebrated the gesture as a rare, career-marking acknowledgement, with many calling it a full-circle moment.
- Coverage ties the endorsement to Varma’s gentler on-screen persona in Gustaakh Ishq, which is currently playing in theatres.
- The film marks Manish Malhotra’s Bollywood producing debut and features Fatima Sana Shaikh and Naseeruddin Shah, directed by Vibhu Puri with music by Vishal Bhardwaj and Sunidhi Chauhan.