Biography
Vicky Kaushal was born on 16 May 1988 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to parents Sham Kaushal (a stunt-director) and Veena Kaushal. He grew up in modest surroundings in suburban Mumbai and completed his schooling before earning a bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology. Though his father initially hoped for a stable career path for him, Vicky discovered his passion for acting early on and gradually transitioned into Bollywood.

Career Life
Vicky began his film-industry journey working as an assistant director to Anurag Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). His acting debut in a lead role came with Masaan (2015), which earned wide critical acclaim. He later gained mainstream recognition for films like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Over the years he has worked across genres—from intense dramas to romantic comedies—and built a reputation as one of his generation’s most versatile actors.

Personal Life
In his personal life, Vicky married fellow actor Katrina Kaif on 9 December 2021 in an intimate ceremony in Rajasthan. The couple have maintained a balance of public and private presence, often praised for their grounded lifestyle despite their stardom. He continues to support social causes—such as women’s empowerment and environmental awareness—and participates in brand endorsements and philanthropic activities.