Vicky Kaushal
About
A star, and a brilliant performer, Vicky has become a critic’s favorite and commercially successful actor with his talent and magnetic screen presence. Vicky, with no godfather to guide him through, made it big in Bollywood with his stellar performances. From his roaring presence as ‘Kamli’ in ‘Sanju’ where he played Ranbir’s best friend, to setting the screen on fire as ‘Major Vihan Shergill’ in ‘URI: The Surgical Strike’, where his screams of ‘How’s The Josh’ made the whole nation burst into patriotism, Vicky has proven that he can sink into any character effortlessly and shoulder the success of any film on his reliable shoulders. Not to forget his searing performance in ‘Udham Singh’ where his performance left the audience and critics spellbound.
Vicky’s Bollywood debut was with the independent drama ‘Masaan’ (2015), which earned critical acclaim, and ‘The New York Times’ considered it to be a leading example of increased realism in Indian cinema. The film was also screened at the 2015 Busan International Film Festival. Not just limiting his talent to the big screen, Vicky forayed into digital space with Netflix’s anthology film ‘Lust Stories’.
Awards and accomplishments
Awards and accomplishments
From a promising newcomer to the nation’s heartthrob, Vicky’s journey in the film industry has earned him accolades through the years. His unmissable screen presence in ‘Sanju’ won him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. His role in ‘URI: The Surgical Strike’ won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. His nuanced performance in ‘Udham Singh’ won him IIFA Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
With over 16.7 million followers on Instagram, Vicky Kaushal has now made history with being the only Indian celebrity to have been followed back by the platform’s official account .
Why Vicky Kaushal?
Besides being a method actor, Vicky is an entertaining host and has hosted televised award shows such as the Filmfare, Zee Cine, and Screen Awards. His influential personality and magnetic screen presence have led him to become the face of several brands like Havells, Reliance Trends, and Oppo. Grabbing the attention of cinema lovers with his top-notch performances, to captivating the hearts of his fans with his down-to-earth attitude, Vicky manages to strike an instant connection with his audience in every way.
