Here are seven must-watch films of Vicky Kaushal, the man who stole our hearts with his fire moves, who celebrates his 37th birthday on May 16th. (Compiled by Gowri Vinay)
Vicky Kaushal's debut film is a poignant tale of love, loss, and societal constraints, set along the Ganges. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, winning two awards.
In this musical drama, Vicky plays a stammering young man chasing his dream to find his voice, literally and metaphorically. The film explores self-discovery through music, ambition, and identity. Zubaan opened the 20th edition of the Busan International Film Festival.
Vicky Kaushal plays a Pakistani army officer unknowingly married to an Indian spy, delivering a quietly intense performance. The film is a gripping tale of patriotism, sacrifice, and emotional conflict during wartime. The film won the Best Film title at multiple award shows like Filmfare and the International Indian Film Academy Awards
Based on actual events, Vicky nails his role as Major Vihaan Singh Shergill in this gripping military action film. "How's the josh?" became a national catchphrase after its explosive success. He won the Best Actor title at the National Film Awards.
Vicky transforms into the revolutionary Sardar Udham, who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a haunting, powerful portrayal of patriotism and unspoken trauma.
Sam Bahadur is a biographical war drama film based on the life of India's first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw. At the 69th Filmfare Awards, the film received eight nominations, including Best Film (Critics), Best Actor, and Best Actor (Critics) (both for Kaushal).
This quirky comedy brings in laughs and chaos, with Vicky caught in a bizarre pregnancy situation. Slated as a spiritual sequel to Good Newwz, it blends fun with family madness.