VICKY KAUSHAL BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, MOVIES

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Vicky Kaushal is an Indian actor and National Film Award winner, regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation. Born on 16 May 1988 in Mumbai, he is known for his intense, transformative performances.

Early Life

Vicky Kaushal was born on 16 May 1988 in Mumbai to action director Sham Kaushal. He studied engineering before discovering his passion for cinema, and began his career as an assistant director to Anurag Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).

Personal Life

Vicky Kaushal married actress Katrina Kaif in December 2021 in Rajasthan. In November 2025 the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Vihaan, whose name they announced in January 2026.

Career and Breakthrough

Kaushal made his acting debut with Masaan (2015), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and earned him critical acclaim. He broke through to stardom with Raazi (2018) and Sanju (2018), and won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). He further impressed with Sardar Udham (2021), Sam Bahadur (2023) and the blockbuster Chhaava (2025).

Popular Movies

• Masaan (2015)
• Raazi (2018)
• Sanju (2018)
• Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
• Sardar Udham (2021)
• Sam Bahadur (2023)
• Chhaava (2025)

Awards and Achievements

Vicky Kaushal won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). He has also won Filmfare Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Sanju, and is counted among the most bankable stars in Hindi cinema.

Upcoming Projects

Kaushal completed shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, in September 2026; the film is slated for theatrical release on 21 January 2027. It marks his first collaboration with Bhansali and comes after his 2025 blockbuster Chhaava. In September 2026 he and Alia Bhatt walked as showstoppers for Manish Malhotra's '15 Years of Mijwan' fundraiser in Mumbai.

FAQs

What is the age of Vicky Kaushal?
Vicky Kaushal was born on 16 May 1988. As of 2026, he is 38 years old.

What are the most popular movies of Vicky Kaushal?
His most popular movies include Uri: The Surgical Strike, Raazi, Sanju, Sam Bahadur and Chhaava.