Matka King review: Vijay Varma show lacks zest and sharpness

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Vijay Varma stars in 'Matka King,' a series loosely based on cotton trader Ravi Khatri's gambling empire in 1960s Bombay. The eight-episode show follows Brij Bhatti's rise from poverty to wealth through an illegal gambling game. Despite Varma's strong performance, critics find the storytelling lacks zest and sharpness, with problematic characterization that portrays Brij's dishonest practices as heroic principles.

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