Vijay Varma essayed a negative character in the 2016 film Pink. The movie was headlined by Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu and was a courtroom drama that highlighted the importance of consent. In a new interview,

Actor Vijay Varma revealed challenges in portraying negative characters, citing instances where his roles intimidated women, including singer Sunidhi

Known for his negative roles in Darlings, Pink, and OTT series Dahaad, Varma said that playing “diabolical men” started with Pink. He recalled how that role, though minor, left a mark, especially at an all-women screening, where he encountered actresses he admired.

Vijay Varma revealed that "pretty girls and their mothers" have confessed to being scared of him because he portrayed grey roles.