Starting his journey as an assistant director on Gangs of Wasseypur, making his debut as a lead actor in Masaan, and eventually winning the National Film Award for Uri: The Surgical Strike, Vicky Kaushal's Bollywood journey is nothing short of inspiring. On 24 July 2026, he completes 11 years in the Hindi film industry.
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Like every successful actor, Vicky's career has been a blend of highs and lows. He began his journey in the industry as an assistant director on Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur before appearing in brief roles in films such as Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana and Bombay Velvet. His breakthrough came when Neeraj Ghaywan cast him in the lead role in Masaan. Although the film received widespread critical acclaim, it underperformed at the box office.
A major turning point in his career came with Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju, where Vicky's outstanding performance earned him the Filmfare Award and the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor. However, it was Aditya Dhar's Uri: The Surgical Strike that established him as one of Bollywood's most dependable stars. The film not only became a massive commercial success but also earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Vicky Kaushal continued his remarkable run with another career-defining performance in Shoojit Sircar's Sardar Udham, which received widespread critical acclaim. The phenomenal box office success of Laxman Utekar's Chhaava further elevated his stardom to new heights.
Vicky Kaushal's outstanding performance in Dunki earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at the 69th Filmfare Awards. His remarkable portrayal of Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur earned him Best Actor nominations at the 69th Filmfare Awards and the 24th IIFA Awards.
He has also showcased his versatility by experimenting with a wide range of roles in films such as Raman Raghav 2.0, Raazi, Manmarziyaan, Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship, Govinda Naam Mera, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, and Bad Newz.
Vicky Kaushal has collaborated with Kiara Advani in two films: Lust Stories and Govinda Naam Mera. He has worked with Bhumi Pednekar in two films: Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship and Govinda Naam Mera. He has also shared screen space with Taapsee Pannu in Manmarziyaan and Dunki, and with Alia Bhatt in Raazi and Love & War.
With highly anticipated films like Love & War and Mahavatar on the horizon, expectations from Vicky Kaushal are higher than ever. As he celebrates 11 successful years in Bollywood, here's wishing him continued success and many more memorable performances in the years to come.
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