Bio | |
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Profession | Actor |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet inches- 6’ 1” |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 16 May 1988 |
Age (as of 2023) | 35 Years |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
School | Sheth Chunilal Damodardas Barfivala High School, Mumbai |
College | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications |
Debut | Film: Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012) Masaan (2015, in a lead role) |
Family | Father– Sham Kaushal (Action Director) Mother– Veena Kaushal (Homemaker) Brother– Sunny Kaushal (Younger, Actor) Sister– None |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Brahmin |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Address | Kaushal’s, an apartment at 28th floor in Andheri West, Mumbai |
Hobbies | Dancing, Travelling, Reading, Gymming |
Awards | • Zee Cine Award for the Best Male Debut – Masaan (2015) • Screen Award for the Best Male Debut – Masaan (2015) • International Indian Film Academy Award for the Best Male Debut – Masaan (2015) • National Film Award for Best Actor for the film ‘Uri’ (2019) |
Favourites | |
Food | Aloo paratha, Jalebi with rabri, Chicken & fish tikka, Pani puri, Chinese cuisine |
Beverage(s) | Cold Coffee, Beer |
Actor(s) | Hrithik Roshan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui |
Actress | Jennifer Aniston |
Film(s) | Bollywood– Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander, Sadma, Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday Hollywood– 12 Angry Men |
Director(s) | Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar |
Song | “Strangers in the Night” by Frank Sinatra |
TV Show(s) | Game of Thrones, Prison Break |
Book | The Secret by Rhonda Byrne |
Restaurant(s) | Indigo, Mainland China in Mumbai |
Travel Destination | Burano Island in Italy |
Girls, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 9 December 2021 |
Marriage Place | Six Senses Fort Barwara, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan |
Affairs/Girlfriends | • Harleen Sethi (Actress, Anchor) • Katrina Kaif |
Wife/Spouse | Katrina Kaif |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | Mercedes Benz GLC SUV |
Money Factor | |
Salary (approx.) | Rs. 3 crore/film (as in 2018) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Vicky Kaushal
- Is Vicky Kaushal a smoker?: No
- Vicky Kaushal does consume alcohol.
- Vicky hails from a middle-class Punjabi family that traces its origins back to Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
- After arriving in Mumbai in 1978, his father faced numerous challenges and put in relentless effort. Eventually, his perseverance paid off, and he achieved fame as an action director in both Bollywood and Hollywood.
- Vicky grew up in the chawls of Malad in Mumbai, where his father worked as a stuntman.
- Vicky Kaushal has been an ardent fan of Hrithik Roshan since his early years. A picture from his childhood shows Vicky Kaushal standing alongside his idol, Hrithik Roshan.
- During his childhood, Vicky Kaushal possessed exceptional acting skills which he showcased through his participation in school dramas, skits, and annual day functions. Here is a snapshot capturing a moment from one of these school functions, featuring a young Vicky Kaushal.
- was once a quiet and timid individual, lacking confidence and possessing a slender physique. In his early adulthood, Vicky Kaushal
- In his sophomore year of college, he embarked on an industrial visit to a company, where he had an epiphany that a conventional 9 to 5 job was not for him. Consequently, even though he secured a job offer, he turned it down in order to follow his true calling and pursue a career in acting.
- After his collaboration with Anurag Kashyap in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ (2010), he crossed paths with Neeraj Ghaywan, the director of ‘Masaan’ (2015), who encouraged him to explore theatre. Inspired by this advice, he delved into the world of theatre, showcasing his talent as a performer with esteemed theatre groups like Naseeruddin Shah’s ‘Motley’ and Manav Kaul’s ‘Aranya.’
- Afterwards, he acquired acting skills from the renowned ‘Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute’ located in Mumbai.
- While attending the “Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute,” he performed a villainous character in a play that gained tremendous popularity.
- His first film, ‘Zubaan’ (2016), was made possible by his involvement in the short film ‘Geek Out’ back in 2013.
- After his exceptional performance in the film ‘Masaan’, he quickly became famous and garnered recognition both in India and internationally.
- In order to prepare for his role as “Deepak Kumar” in the film ‘Masaan,’ he traveled to Varanasi a month prior to filming. During his stay, he dedicated himself to shedding 8 kg of weight and immersed himself in the local culture by spending time at the Manikarnika Ghat. This allowed him to grasp the regional accent and experience the way of life in that area.
- Despite being made earlier, the film ‘Zubaan’ was released after ‘Masaan’.
- Rajkummar Rao was initially offered the role in ‘Masaan’, but due to scheduling conflicts, Vicky Kaushal was eventually cast in the role.
- In his first film “Zubaan,” his father served as the action director.
- He has a strong inclination towards the ‘sports drama’ genre for his future projects, while he completely avoids any interest in ‘Sex comedies’.
- Sunny Kaushal, his brother, has gained experience as an assistant director in films such as ‘My Friend Pinto’ and ‘Gunday.’
- Vicky Kaushal took a moment on 14 August 2020 to reflect on his time working behind the camera during the shoot of Gangs of Wasseypur. He expressed his nostalgia by sharing a photo from the filming on Instagram. It is worth noting that Vicky Kaushal was present during the making of Gangs of Wasseypur.
- He possesses a deep passion for music and excels as a Veena player. On August 15, 2020, he took to Instagram to showcase his exceptional skills, playing the Veena in perfect harmony with the soul-stirring melody of the song “Ae Watan, Watan mere, abaad rahe Tu” from the renowned film Raazi.
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May you thrive, my beloved homeland, forever! Thank you, @radhikaveenasadhika.
On August 15, 2020 at 2:56am, Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) shared a post.
- To watch the video showcasing Vicky Kaushal’s biography, please click on the following link.
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