Vicky Kaushal Birthday: Top Films, Songs, Upcoming Projects and Times he Spoke About Katrina Kaif

Vicky Kaushal is undoubtedly one of the most popular stars in Bollywood. He started his career with a bang in the critically acclaimed Masaan (2015) and has since impressed audiences with his versatility. An award-winner with a loyal fanbase, Vicky is one of the most exciting actors to watch in Hindi cinema.

He was born on May 16, 1988 in Mumbai, even though his family originally hails from Hoshiarpur in Punjab. After graduating from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology with an engineering degree, Kaushal entered Bollywood and worked as an assistant director under Anurag Kashyap in the 2012 film Gangs of Wasseypur. Since then, there has been no looking back.

The actor then went on to play brief roles in films like Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana and Bombay Velvet. His first big break was with the critically acclaimed independent film Masaan in 2015.

Vicky Kaushal’s father Sham Kaushal is a known stunt coordination and action director who has worked on films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, PK, Tiger Zinda Hai and more. His younger brother Sunny Kaushal is also an actor. Kaushal married actress Katrina Kaif on December 9, 2021.

On his special day, let’s have a look at the actor’s best films, songs and upcoming projects:

Vicky Kaushal: Top 5 Films

1. Masaan (2015)This was his Bollywood debut. In the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial, Vicky played the role of Deepak, who braves world and age-old customs to fall in love.
2. Raazi (2016)Raazi marked Vicky Kaushal’s first collaboration with Meghna Gulzar. The film also featured Alia Bhatt.
3. Sanju (2018)Vicky Kaushal’s breakthrough performance as Kamlesh earned much love and appreciation.
4. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)If Masaan made Vicky a critic’s favourite, he turned a household name with URI: The Surgical Strike. The film features him as Major Vihaan Singh. He was also honoured with the Best Actor trophy at the 66th National Film Awards
5. Sam Bahadur (2023)In Sam Bahadur, Vicky Kaushal delivered a performance of a lifetime. The Meghana Gulzar film was based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

Vicky Kaushal: Top 5 Songs

1. Tu Kisi Rail Si (Masaan)This soulful number stays in our hearts rent-free. Did you know that the song is based on a ghazal by Dushyant Kumar?
2. Kori Pukaar (Zubaan)Kori Pukaar was sung by ASHU PHATAK, Mandar Deshpande, and Rachel Varghese. Vicky Kaushal and Sarah Jane Dias’ chemistry was much loved by fans.
3. Behe Chala (Uri – The Surgical Strike)The track rightfully captures the emotion of Vicky Kaushal in the film. It was sung by Yasser Desai and Shashwat Sachdev.
4. Dilbaro (Raazi)This one is our favourite. Harshdeep Kaur’s magical voice has added soul to the track
5. Tere Vaaste (Zara Hatke Zara Bach Ke)Can we call it the love anthem of the season?

Vicky Kaushal: Upcoming Projects

1. ChhaavaVicky Kaushal’s next Chhaava is a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The actor will play the protagonist alongside the ensemble cast of Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Divya Dutt, Neil Bhoopalam and others.
2. Bad NewzHe will also be a part of Bad Newz, a musical by director Anand Tiwari. Tripti Dimri, Ammy Virk, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Neha Dhupia will also star in the film.

Times Vicky Kaushal Spoke About Katrina Kaif

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif maintained secrecy while they were dating. However, after getting married in December 2021, the couple has become more public about their love for each other.

1. The first time Kaushal spoke about Kaif was on the sets of Koffee With Karan in December 2018. When host Karan Johar told him that the actress thinks they will look good as an on-screen pair, Kaushal endearingly pretended to faint with happiness and said he has a crush on her.
2. Next up, Vicky Kaushal was hosting the Zee Cine Awards in March 2019. At one point, he jokingly proposed to Kaif and said, “Aap koi achha sa Vicky Kaushal dhond kar shaadi kyu nahi kar leti? (Why don’t you look for a Vicky Kaushal and get married?).” He later revealed that this was the first time the two met.
3. In a May 2022 interview with Hello India magazine, the actor spoke about Katrina and said, “Katrina is a great influence in every aspect of my life. I’m very fortunate to have found a life partner in her because she’s an extremely wise, intelligent, and compassionate person. I learn a lot from her every single day.”
4. During an event hosted by PinkVilla in December 2023, Kaushal stated that he become a good listener because of Kaif. He said, “I was a good listener before but now I’ve become an unbeatable listener. I can listen to so much because she loves to talk and I love to hear her talk.”
5. In March 2024, Kaushal did an interview with The Week and said that Katrina is not a picky eater. He noted, “My mother is happy whenever Katrina is home because, as she says, ‘All my life I have been trying to get these boys to eat tinde, beans and turai, and now I have a daughter-in-law who eats these every day.'”