In a thrilling turn of events, the talented Kritika Kamra has been roped in to star alongside the acclaimed actor Vijay Varma in the upcoming web series ‘Matka King.’ The actress recently confirmed the news, expressing her excitement about taking on this intriguing character.
Set in the 60s and 70s, ‘Matka King’ is based on the life of Ratan Khatri, one of the pioneers of the betting industry in India, popularly known as the ‘Matka King.’ Vijay Varma will be essaying the titular role. At the same time, Kritika Kamra will play a pivotal character that significantly shapes the evolution of the world of ‘Matka’ (satta or betting) in Mumbai during that era.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Kritika Kamra shared,
“My character plays a significant role in the evolution of Matka in the 70s and 80s in Mumbai. Matka, of course, is satta or betting, which is introduced and revolutionized by Vijay’s character, the Matka king, and my character joins him in the journey and shapes it.”
The actress further revealed that the series is a thrilling drama exploring the betting industry’s ups and downs. “Betting, as we know, has many ups and downs, which changes the show’s journey like a thriller. But it’s an evolution story, a drama,” she added.
Kritika Kamra will begin shooting for the series in July, August, and September in Mumbai. The actor has been immersing herself in the preparation for the role, reading extensively to understand the nuances of her character and the world it inhabits, which is distinctly different from her previous period show, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, where she played the character of Habiba.
“Although this is the same era as Mumbai, this show is a different milieu altogether, and my character is nothing like Habiba, so I am trying to get familiar with this part of Mumbai, this world, and the motivations of my character. Also, with the game of Matka and what it was that pulled too many people to it,” Kamra explained.
Fans of the actress and the genre can certainly look forward to a captivating and immersive viewing experience when ‘Matka King’ premieres on the digital platform.
