Vijay Varma opens up about public romance with Tamannaah, "It takes a lot of effort to hide a relations"

Vijay Varma has opened up about his relationship with actress Tamannaah Bhatia, acknowledging that while he is aware his romance sometimes overshadows his work, he has no regrets about being open. Vijay, who has been dating Tamannaah for over a year, admits that he never intended to keep their relationship a secret. He emphasizes that hiding a relationship takes significant effort, which he wasn't willing to endure.

In a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Vijay discussed his decision to publicly acknowledge his romance with Tamannaah. When asked why he chose to be vocal about their relationship, Vijay explained, “I think we were both aligned on the fact that if we like to spend time together and if we like each other, then there is no need to hide this. It takes a lot of effort to hide a relationship. You cannot go out together, your friends cannot click your photos. I don’t like such restrictions. It wasn’t like I wanted to be out there, but I just didn’t want to be caged. I didn’t want to cage my feelings.”

Despite their public status, Vijay reveals that there are still many private aspects of their relationship that he cherishes. He mentioned having over 5000 photos of them together, which he has chosen not to share on social media. These moments remain special to them, away from the public eye.

Addressing concerns about his relationship overshadowing his career, Vijay noted, “Today, in our society, everybody is interested in other people’s lives. Sabke andar ek bua baithi hai (there is a gossipy aunt in everyone) who only wants to discuss this (relationships). This has become a disease, and you can’t do anything about it. I can’t change that. As far as my work is concerned, I do receive appreciation for my work after they release. I cannot deny that.”

The couple’s romance became public knowledge after they were seen celebrating New Year's in Goa, well before the release of Lust Stories 2. The anthology, which features Vijay and Tamannaah under Sujoy Ghosh’s direction, is believed to have strengthened their bond. Tamannaah confirmed their relationship in June, and since then, the couple has been open about their affection, frequently engaging with each other’s social media and appearing together at public events.