Vicky Kaushal is an Indian film actor who works in Hindi films. He was born on May 16, 1988, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the son of Sham Kaushal, an action director in Indian films, and Veena Kaushal, a homemaker.
He has a younger brother named Sunny Kaushal, who is also an actor. Vicky Kaushal is a talented actor who has won numerous awards for his performances in films. He is known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters.
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Interesting Facts About Vicky Kaushal
- Vicky Kaushal is a trained dancer.
- He pursued engineering before he became an actor.
- He turned down a job offer after completing his engineering to pursue acting.
- He assisted Anurag Kashyap in Gangs of Wasseypur.
- He is a complete foodie.He was born and raised in the chawls of Mumbai.
Early Life and Upbringing
Vicky Kaushal was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His father, Sham Kaushal, is an action director in Indian films, and his mother, Veena Kaushal, is a homemaker. He grew up in a chawl in Mumbai and attended Sheth Chunilal Damodardas Barfivala High School.
After completing his schooling, he pursued a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai.
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Family Background
Vicky Kaushal is a private person and does not share much about his personal life. He is currently married to actress Katrina Kaif. The couple got married in a private ceremony in December 2021.
Before getting married, Vicky Kaushal was rumored to be in a relationship with actress Harleen Sethi.
Rise to Stardom: How Vicky Kaushal Became a Recognized Actor
Vicky Kaushal made his acting debut in the film “Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana” in 2012. However, he gained recognition for his performance in the independent drama “Masaan” in 2015. He then went on to star in several successful films such as “Raazi” (2018), “Sanju” (2018), and “Uri: The Surgical Strike” (2019).
He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in “Uri: The Surgical Strike”.
Controversies Involving Vicky Kaushal
- In 2019, Vicky Kaushal was caught by the Mumbai police for flouting traffic rules.
- He was riding his bike without a helmet and was issued an e-challan for the offense.
- In 2020, Vicky Kaushal’s name came up in the investigation into the drug angle in actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case.
- Vicky Kaushal was accused of flouting traffic rules in 2019 when he was caught riding his bike without a helmet.
- In 2021, Vicky Kaushal was accused of being a part of a party where drugs were consumed.
- In 2021, Vicky Kaushal was accused of being involved in a hit-and-run accident.
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Career, Awards, and Achievements
Vicky Kaushal has won several awards for his performances in films. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in “Uri: The Surgical Strike”.
He has also won two Filmfare Awards and a Zee Cine Award. He has been named in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list of 2019.
Top Movies of Vicky Kaushal — (Ranked)
Debut Film: Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012)
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Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Masaan 2015
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This profile was researched by Jitendra Singh using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.