Vicky Kaushal

Country: India

Nationality: Indian

Date of birth: May 16, 1988

Birthplace: Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Who is Vicky Kaushal?

Vicky Kaushal is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. He has received prestigious awards such as the National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards. In 2019, he was listed in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100.

After earning an engineering degree from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kaushal started his career by assisting Anurag Kashyap in the film Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and took on minor roles in the films. He rose to prominence with his lead role in the independent drama Masaan (2015), following which he starred in Kashyap’s psychological thriller Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016).

Kaushal gained wider recognition with supporting roles in films like Raazi and Sanju (both 2018), for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Kaushal’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of a military officer in the 2019 war film Uri: The Surgical Strike, which earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor. He continued to impress audiences with his performances in films like Sardar Udham (2021), for which he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. He had commercial successes in the romantic comedy Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and the biographical drama Sam Bahadur both released in 2023.

Aside from acting, Kaushal is associated with various brands, co-hosts events, and has performed at award ceremonies. He is married to actress Katrina Kaif.

Vicky Kaushal Details:

Date of Birth	16 May 1988
Birthplace	Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Country	India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Age	35 years
Birthday	16 May
Height	6′ 1¼″ (1.86 m)
Weight	78kg (approx)
Zodiac Sign (Horoscope)	Taurus
Hair Color	Black
Eyes Color	Brown
Education	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Parent(s)	Sham Kaushal Veena Kaushal
Brother	Sunny (Actor)
Spouse(s)	Katrina Kaif (married 2021)
Relatives	Kaushal family
Years active	2012–present
Debut film	Masaan (2015 as a lead cast)
Hobbies	Studying, Playing cricket, Watching movies

Vicky Kaushal Early Life and Education:

Vicky Kaushal was born on May 16, 1988, in suburban Chawl in Mumbai to Sham Kaushal, an action director in Indian films, and Veena Kaushal, a homemaker. His younger brother, Sunny, is also an actor.

Kaushal has described himself as a “regular kid who was interested in studying, playing cricket, and watching movies”. Initially pursued engineering to satisfy his father’s wish for a stable career. he graduated with an engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Mumbai’s Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in 2009. However, after realizing his lack of interest in office jobs, he turned to acting.

Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal (Father)

Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal (Brother)

He studied acting at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s academy while simultaneously participating in theatre with Manav Kaul’s Aranya group and Naseeruddin Shah’s Motley Productions; doing everything from backstage and announcements to stand-ins. Kaushal would spend the next two years going for various kinds of auditions but did not get any good opportunities. His first attempt at acting was in a theatrical production titled Laal Pencil in 2011.

He eventually entered the film industry as an assistant director to Anurag Kashyap in the two-part crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), whom he considers a mentor. He then played minor roles in Kashyap’s productions Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012) and Bombay Velvet (2015), and the short film Geek Out (2013).

Vicky Kaushal Career:

Vicky Kaushal’s breakthrough came with his leading role in the independent drama “Masaan” (2015), directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. He immersed himself in the character by spending time in Benaras and studying local mannerisms. The film received critical acclaim, winning awards at Cannes and earning praise for Kaushal’s poignant portrayal of a young man from a low socio-economic background. His performance garnered him several awards and nominations, including the IIFA and Screen Award for Best Male Debut.

Prior to “Masaan,” Kaushal starred in “Zubaan,” showcased at the 2015 Busan International Film Festival. His role as a grieving man who develops a stammer earned him recognition for his natural talent. In Anurag Kashyap‘s “Raman Raghav 2.0” (2016), Kaushal portrayed a complex character drastically different from his previous roles. The troubled and unbalanced character had little in common with Kaushal’s own personality, and to convince Kashyap to cast him, he lived in isolation for five days and kept repeating lines from the script. He also severely dehydrated himself and smoked heavily, impacting his health. Kaushal chose the role because he was eager to avoid typecasting from his first two films.

Despite the challenges of the role, Kaushal’s performance was widely praised, demonstrating his commitment to his craft. The film premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, in the Directors’ Fortnight section to a positive response. Writing for Rediff.com, Aseem Chhabra found Kaushal’s performance “brave” and “surprising”.

In 2018, Vicky Kaushal achieved a breakthrough with the romantic comedy Love per Square Foot, India’s first Netflix original film. He received praise for his chemistry with co-star Angira Dhar. Following this, he played a key role in Meghna Gulzar’s spy thriller Raazi,” based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Kaushal’s portrayal of a Pakistani army officer garnered positive reviews.

His commercial success peaked with the release of Sanju, a biopic of Sanjay Dutt, where Kaushal played the character Kamli. The film, along with Raazi, became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2018. Kaushal won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Sanju.

In the same year, Kaushal appeared in Netflix’s Lust Stories, portraying a newly married man dealing with sexual dissatisfaction. He also starred in Manmarziyaan, a love triangle set in Punjab, earning critical acclaim for his nuanced performance.

In 2019, Kaushal starred in Uri: The Surgical Strike, an action film based on the 2016 Uri attack. He underwent extensive training for the role and received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance. The film was a massive success, earning ₹2.4 billion (US$30 million) in India, and over ₹3.5 billion (US$44 million) worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films.

In 2020, Kaushal starred in the horror film “Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship,” where he played a grief-stricken shipping officer. He suffered an accident during the filming of an action sequence and fractured his cheekbone. Despite his earnest performance, the film received mixed reviews.

In 2021, Vicky Kaushal delivered a standout performance in Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham which premiered digitally on Amazon Prime Video after multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He portrays the role of Udham Singh, a freedom fighter seeking revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Kaushal’s dedication to the role, including a significant physical transformation, garnered critical acclaim, with his portrayal hailed as one of his best. He received accolades such as the IIFA Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

Transitioning from the emotionally intense Sardar Udham, Kaushal sought a lighter project and found it in the comic thriller Govinda Naam Mera in 2022. Despite mixed reviews for the film, Kaushal’s performance as a struggling dancer accused of murder was praised for his departure from his usual roles. The following year, he starred opposite Sara Ali Khan in the romantic comedy Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, which defied expectations by becoming a commercial success. Kaushal’s portrayal added depth to the film, earning him further acclaim for his versatility.

In 2023, Kaushal continued to showcase his range by portraying a small-town man in the family drama film The Great Indian Family. Despite the film’s modest box-office performance, Kaushal’s performance was lauded for elevating the overall quality. He then portrayed India’s first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, in the biopic Sam Bahadur, earning praise for his authentic portrayal. Additionally, Kaushal had a supporting role in Hirani’s comedy-drama Dunki, further showcasing his ability to enhance ensemble casts.

The year 2024 will mark the release of Anand Tiwari’s romantic comedy Bad Newz, starring Kaushal and Tripti Dimri. Kaushal will also star opposite Rashmika Mandanna in Chaava, a period film about Sambhaji. In 2025 Kaushal will seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Love & War along with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

Vicky Kaushal Personal Life:

Vicky Kaushal’s personal life has been the subject of extensive tabloid reporting. Although he is known for his media-friendly attitude, he has been guarded about discussing his relationships. He was first linked to actress Harleen Sethi in 2018. Their break-up was reported by the media in early 2019.

Kaushal married actress Katrina Kaif on 9 December 2021 in a traditional Hindu ceremony at Six Senses Resort, Fort Barwara in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. The wedding attracted substantial media coverage in India.

Vicky Kaushal Filmography:

Vicky Kaushal Movies:

Release Date	Title	Role	Notes
December 6, 2024	Chhaava	Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj	Filming
July 19, 2024	Bad Newz	TBA	Post-production
21 December 2023	Dunki	Sukhi	Special appearance
1 December 2023	Sam Bahadur	Sam Manekshaw
22 September 2023	The Great Indian Family	Ved Vyas Tripathi (Bhajan Kumar)
2 June 2023	Zara Hatke Zara Bachke	Kapil Dubey
3 February 2023	Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat	DJ Mohabbat	Special appearance
16 December 2022	Govinda Naam Mera	Govinda Waghmare
16 October 2021	Sardar Udham	Udham Singh
21 February 2020	Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship	Prithvi Prakashan
11 January 2019	Uri: The Surgical Strike	Major Vihaan Singh Shergill
14 September 2018	Manmarziyaan	Vicky Sandhu	Also playback singer for song “F For Fyaar”
29 June 2018	Sanju	Kamlesh “Kamli” Kanhaiyalal Kapasi
15 June 2018	Lust Stories	Paras Upadhyay	Karan Johar’s segment
11 May 2018	Raazi	Iqbal Syed
14 February 2018	Love per Square Foot	Sanjay Kumar Chaturvedi
24 June 2016	Raman Raghav 2.0	ACP Raghavan “Raghav” Singh Umbi
4 March 2016	Zubaan	Dilsher
24 July 2015	Masaan	Deepak Kumar Chaudhary
15 May 2015	Bombay Velvet	Inspector Basil
2013	Geek Out	Geek	Short film
2 November 2012	Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana	Young Omi
22 June 2012	Gangs of Wasseypur	(Cameo Role)	Assistant director

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Vicky Kaushal Television Shows:

Year	Title	Role
2018	25th Screen Awards	Co-host
2019	Zee Cine Awards 2019	Co-host
2020	64th Filmfare Awards	Co-host
2020	65th Filmfare Awards	Co-host
2021	Into The Wild With Bear Grylls	Celebrity guest