Vijay Varma's 'Matka King' And Its Intriguing Connection To 'Chandu Champion'

Vijay Varma's highly anticipated series 'Matka King,' directed by Nagraj Manjule, is generating significant interest. Following the release of a new poster featuring Vijay, it was announced that Sai Tamhankar has joined the cast. For trivia enthusiasts, 'Matka King' has a unique connection with Kartik Aaryan's latest release 'Chandu Champion.'

In 'Chandu Champion,' the character who changes Murlikant Petkar's fortune by winning a jackpot at his gambling den is Ratan Khatri, a real-life Matka King famous between the 1960s and 1990s. Ratan Khatri's intriguing life story serves as the inspiration for the web series 'Matka King,' set to stream on Prime Video.

Vijay Varma is slated to play the lead role based on Khatri, and it will be interesting to see him bring this real-life character to life on screen. Ratan Khatri, originally from a Sindhi family, moved to India from Karachi, Pakistan as a teenager during the 1947 partition. He later became known as the Matka King, transforming matka, a form of gambling that originated in Mumbai in 1962, into a massive racket.

Ratan Khatri's influence and operations became legendary, making his life story a compelling narrative for the upcoming series. Vijay Varma will also be seen in other projects including Mirzapur S3, Ul Jalool Ishq, and IC814- The Khandahar Hijack.