Vicky Kaushal is an Indian actor who was born in a Punjabi Hindu family in Mumbai. He is primarily remembered for his remarkable performance in the movie “Masaan”. Speaking of his achievement in this movie, he won the IIFA Award for Best Male Debut.
Key Information
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Vicky Kaushal |
| Date of Birth | May 16, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
| Height | 6’1” |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Debut | Masaan (2015) |
| Breakthrough Role | Male Lead in “Masaan” |
| Social Media | Vickykaushal09 (InstaID) |
Family Members
- Father: Shyam Kaushal (Action Director)
- Mother: Veena Kaushal (Home Maker)
- Brother: Sunny Kaushal (Younger; Actor)
- Sister: None
- Wife/Spouse: Katrina Kaif (Actress)
Filmography
Film Career
| Year | Film Title |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur |
| 2012 | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana |
| 2013 | Geek Out |
| 2015 | Bombay Velvet |
| 2015 | Masaan |
| 2016 | Zubaan |
| 2016 | Raman Raghav 2.0 |
| 2018 | Love Per Square Foot |
| 2018 | Raazi |
| 2018 | Lust Stories |
| 2018 | Sanju |
| 2018 | Manmarziyaan |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike |
| 2020 | Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship |
| 2021 | Sardar Udham |
| 2022 | Govinda Naam Mera |
| 2023 | Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat |
| 2023 | Zara Hatke Zara Bachke |
| 2023 | The Great Indian Family |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur |
| 2023 | Dunki |
| 2024 | Bad Newz |
Television Career
| Year | Show Title |
| 2018 | 25th Screen Awards |
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards 2019 |
| 2019 | 64th Filmfare Awards |
| 2020 | 65th Filmfare Awards |
| 2021 | Into The Wild with Bear Grylls |
Music Career
| Year | Song Title |
| 2019 | Pachtaoge |
| 2020 | Muskurayega India |
| 2023 | Bhide |
Early Life and Education
Vicky Kaushal belongs to a Punjabi Hindu family who have their ancestral roots in Hoshiarpur (Punjab). He was a regular child who was good at studying and had a keen interest in playing cricket and watching movies. Since his father wanted him to have a stable career, he completed his engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunications in 2009 from the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology.
However, when he was pursuing his engineering course, he came to a realization that he had no interest in doing office jobs. He wanted to have a career in film, so he started taking acting classes at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s academy. Simultaneously, he used to work with several other groups like Manav Kaul’s Aranya and Naseeruddin Shah’s Motley Productions. He spent the next two years giving various types of auditions. Unfortunately, he did not get any good opportunities. In 2011, he made his first attempt at acting through a theatrical production named “Laal Pencil”.
Career Overview
Though Vicky Kaushal worked very hard in theatre, he was not getting good roles in any film. However, things started slowly changing when he worked as an Assistant Director for the film “Gangs of Wasseypur” along with Anurag Kashyap (a famous director). Impressed with his go-getter attitude, Anurag Kashyap started offering him some small roles in many of his films, such as “Geek Out”, “Bombay Velvet”, and “Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana”.
After such small opportunities, he got a very good opportunity to work as a lead role in the film “Masaan”, which was directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. It was after his surprising performance in this film that he became more noticeable in the industry and won many awards. Then he impressed the nation with his realistic performance in the film “Zubaan”, which was released after “Masaan”.
Due to his excellent performance and hard work, Vicky Kaushal got offers for many box office successful films, such as “Raazi”, “Raman Raghav 2.0”, “Lust Stories”, “Sanju”, “Love per Square Foot”, and “Manmarziyaan”.
Nevertheless, for the film he won the “National Best Actor Award” for his superb performance was “Uri: The Surgical Strike”. He played the role of a military officer in the film and his role made him more famous than earlier. He continued to work in many more movies, like “Sardar Udham”, “Bad Newz”, “The Great Indian Family”, and “Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship”.
Talking about his future projects, he can be seen in the movies Chhaava (2025) and Love and War (2026).
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award/Recognition | Film/Contribution |
| 2015 | IIFA Award for Best Male Debut | Masaan |
| 2015 | Screen Award for Best Male Debut | Masaan |
| 2018 | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | Sanju |
| 2019 | National Film Award for Best Actor | Uri: The Surgical Strike |
| 2019 | Filmfare Award Nomination for Best Actor | Uri: The Surgical Strike |
| 2021 | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor | Sardar Udham |
| 2021 | IIFA Award for Best Actor | Sardar Udham |
| 2023 | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | Dunki |
| 2023 | Filmfare Award Nomination for Best Actor | Sam Bahadur |
| 2023 | Filmfare Award Nomination for Best Actor | Dunki |
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Some Lesser-Known Facts About Vicky Kaushal
- Vicky Kaushal’s father came to Mumbai in 1978. After years of hard work and struggle he became a popular action director not only in Bollywood but Hollywood also.
- In order to prepare for his role as “Deepak Kumar” in the movie “Masaan”, he went to Varanasi a month before the shooting. There he lost 8 kg of weight and spent his days at the Manikarnika Ghat to learn the way of living over there and catch the local accent.
- Speaking of his favorite actor in Bollywood, he has been a die-hard fan of Hrithik Roshan since his childhood.
- His film “Zubaan” was made before “Masaan”. However, “Masaan” was released first.
- Earlier the film “Masaan” was offered to the actor Rajkummar Rao. However, due to some date issues, the role was then offered to Vicky Kaushal.
- In addition to his love for acting career, he is also a good Veena player. He once shared a video on his Instagram in which he was remarkably playing Veena on a patriotic song from the film “Raazi”.
- Before his film “Bad Newz” was released in July 2024, he openly talked about his father’s initial struggles. Since his father was jobless, he once contemplated suicide.
FAQs on Vicky Kaushal Life
1. What was Vicky Kaushal’s first job in the film industry?
Vicky Kaushal started his career as an assistant director in Anurag Kashyap’s film Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) before making his acting debut.
2. Did Vicky Kaushal receive any formal acting training?
Yes, Vicky took acting lessons from Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting academy before stepping into Bollywood.
3. What are some of Vicky Kaushal’s hobbies?
Apart from acting, Vicky enjoys playing the veena, traveling, and watching cricket. He is also a fitness enthusiast.
4. Which Hollywood films have inspired Vicky Kaushal?
Vicky has mentioned in interviews that The Dark Knight and The Godfather are some of his favorite Hollywood films.
5. Has Vicky Kaushal ever worked in a web series?
As of now, Vicky Kaushal has not appeared in any web series, but he has been part of anthology films like Lust Stories on Netflix.
6. What is Vicky Kaushal’s connection with Anurag Kashyap?
Vicky Kaushal assisted Anurag Kashyap in Gangs of Wasseypur and later starred in Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0.
7. How did Vicky Kaushal meet Katrina Kaif?
Vicky and Katrina reportedly started dating after meeting at a Bollywood event. Their relationship was kept private until they got married in December 2021.
8. Has Vicky Kaushal performed action stunts in movies himself?
Yes, Vicky has performed several of his own action stunts in films like Uri: The Surgical Strike and Sardar Udham, undergoing extensive physical training.
9. What awards has Vicky Kaushal won for his performances?
Vicky has won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Uri: The Surgical Strike and Filmfare Awards for Sanju and Sardar Udham, among others.
10. Which upcoming movies will feature Vicky Kaushal?
Vicky Kaushal will be seen in Chhaava (2025) and Love and War (2026), alongside other major Bollywood stars.
11. What was Vicky Kaushal’s first paycheck for acting?
Vicky once revealed that his first paycheck as an actor was ₹10,000 for a small role in a theater play before he made it big in Bollywood.
12. Which Bollywood actor does Vicky Kaushal admire the most?
Vicky Kaushal is a huge fan of Hrithik Roshan and has often spoken about how Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai inspired him during his childhood.
13. Does Vicky Kaushal have any special skills apart from acting?
Yes, Vicky is skilled at playing the veena and has learned martial arts for his physically demanding roles in action films.
14. Has Vicky Kaushal ever worked in Hollywood?
As of now, Vicky Kaushal has not worked in Hollywood, but he has expressed interest in exploring international cinema in the future.
15. Did Vicky Kaushal always want to become an actor?
No, initially, Vicky wanted to pursue a career in engineering and completed a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications before choosing acting.
16. Where did Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif get married?
Vicky and Katrina had a grand wedding at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan in December 2021.
17. What is Vicky Kaushal’s fitness routine?
Vicky follows a strict fitness regime, including weight training, cardio, and martial arts, to maintain his physique for demanding roles.
18. Which film gave Vicky Kaushal his first major recognition?
Although Masaan (2015) was his breakthrough, it was Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) that made him a household name.
19. Has Vicky Kaushal ever worked as a model?
No, Vicky directly entered acting and never pursued a career in modeling, unlike many Bollywood actors.
20. What kind of roles does Vicky Kaushal prefer?
Vicky enjoys playing intense and challenging roles, such as in Sardar Udham, Raman Raghav 2.0, and Uri: The Surgical Strike, but he has also explored romantic and comedy roles in films like Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Govinda Naam Mera.
21. Is Vicky Kaushal a trained dancer?
Though not formally trained, Vicky enjoys dancing and has improved his skills for film performances over time.
22. What are some of Vicky Kaushal’s dream roles?
Vicky has expressed interest in playing a superhero role and a historical warrior in future projects.
23. Which director does Vicky Kaushal credit for his Bollywood success?
Vicky credits Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan for giving him his first big breaks in Bollywood.
24. Has Vicky Kaushal ever rejected a film that later became a hit?
Yes, Vicky was offered Andhadhun (2018), but he declined due to scheduling conflicts. The role was eventually played by Ayushmann Khurrana.
25. Does Vicky Kaushal sing?
While Vicky is not a professional singer, he enjoys singing and has performed live at events and on social media.
26. What was Vicky Kaushal’s most challenging role?
Vicky has said that Sardar Udham was one of his toughest roles, as he had to undergo drastic physical transformation and portray deep emotions.
27. What languages does Vicky Kaushal speak?
Vicky is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, English, and can understand Marathi as well.
28. Has Vicky Kaushal worked in any biopics?
Yes, he played real-life characters in Sanju (Kamli, based on Sanjay Dutt’s friend), Uri: The Surgical Strike (Major Vihaan Shergill, inspired by a real-life officer), and Sardar Udham (Udham Singh, a freedom fighter).
29. What is Vicky Kaushal’s net worth?
As of 2024, Vicky Kaushal’s estimated net worth is around ₹50-60 crore, thanks to his successful film career and brand endorsements.
30. What brands does Vicky Kaushal endorse?
Vicky Kaushal has endorsed several brands, including Havells, Oppo, Wild Stone, and Reliance Trends.
