Fatima Sana Shaikh has opened up about her friendship with Vijay Varma, describing the actor as an “incredible person” and praising his unusually high emotional intelligence.
Fatima Sana Shaikh has shared a warm insight into her friendship with Vijay Varma, calling him not only a prolific actor but also someone with a remarkably high emotional quotient.
The actor, who was recently seen as ACP Jasleen Singh Soin in Hunkkaar: The Roar on JioHotstar, spoke about Vijay while discussing her personal and professional relationships in an interview with Stutee Ghosh.
Fatima Sana Shaikh Praises Vijay Varma’s Emotional Intelligence
Speaking about Vijay, Fatima described him as an “incredible person” and praised his abilities as an actor.
“He is an incredible person. He is a prolific actor. Also, he has a high EQ.”
Fatima went on to explain that while she considers Vijay an intelligent person, it is his emotional intelligence that particularly stands out to her.
She described his emotional quotient as “extremely high”, highlighting a quality she evidently values in their friendship.
Her comments also offered a glimpse into the close bond she shares with Vijay and actor Rhea Chakraborty.
Fatima Says She, Vijay and Rhea Are Close Friends
Fatima revealed that she remains close to both Vijay and Rhea, describing their friendship as one where they regularly communicate and support each other.
“We stay in touch often, bounce ideas off each other, and depend on each other emotionally. All of us have a very beautiful relationship. We’re really tight friends.”
Her comments suggest that their friendship extends beyond occasional industry interactions, with the trio maintaining a personal connection and turning to each other for emotional support and conversations.
How Fatima and Vijay Became Friends
Fatima and Vijay also developed their friendship while working together on ** Gustaakh Ishq **.
Vijay previously spoke about their equation and said that the two actors connected quickly when they began working together.
According to Vijay, being fully present during a scene helped establish an immediate connection between the two performers. Their similar sense of humour also became an important part of their bond.
He described Fatima as having a “wonderfully twisted sense of humour” and said they often found themselves laughing at the same jokes even when people around them did not understand what was so funny.
Their Friendship Sometimes Became a Challenge on Set
Their easy camaraderie was helpful during several scenes, but Vijay also admitted that their closeness occasionally created a problem for the film.
The characters they were portraying were supposed to maintain a certain emotional distance, with their relationship built around things left unsaid and feelings that were deliberately restrained.
Because Fatima and Vijay were already comfortable with each other, their natural chemistry could sometimes make the characters appear more familiar than the story required.
Vijay recalled that director Vibhu Puri eventually had to ask the two actors to tone down their off-screen friendship while shooting.
The situation offers an interesting example of how genuine chemistry between co-stars can sometimes work against the emotional requirements of a particular scene.
Fatima Sana Shaikh’s Recent Work in Hunkkaar: The Roar
Fatima was recently seen in ** Hunkkaar: The Roar **, a six-episode crime drama streaming on JioHotstar.
The series follows 17-year-old Meenu Rawat, played by Aneet Padda, as she seeks justice after an alleged abuse involving a powerful spiritual figure known as Baapji.
Fatima plays ACP Jasleen Singh Soin, a police officer connected to the investigation and the wider fight for justice.
The series began streaming on September 25, 2026, bringing together a cast that includes Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
Fatima and Vijay’s Friendship Continues Beyond Their Films
While both actors continue to build their respective careers, Fatima’s latest comments show that their connection has extended well beyond their work together.
From sharing a similar sense of humour on set to maintaining a close friendship away from the cameras, the two appear to have developed an easy rapport.
For Fatima, however, Vijay’s appeal as a friend seems to go beyond their shared jokes or professional connection. Her emphasis on his emotional intelligence offers a glimpse into what she values most about the actor and their friendship.
