The year 2025 has proved to be truly transformative for Vicky Kaushal, both professionally and personally. The actor delivered one of the biggest hits of his career with Chhaava, which went on to become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. At the same time, Vicky also stepped into a completely new role in real life that of a father. Embracing parenthood for the first time, the actor has described this phase as magical, emotional and deeply fulfilling.
Vicky Kaushal was recently honoured with the Actor of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 event held in Delhi. The award recognised his powerful performance as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhaava. While accepting the honour, the actor became emotional as he dedicated the moment to his family and his newborn son. He said on stage, “Thank you, this is for my family and my little one who has come in as a blessing… Yeh pehli baar hai jo main shehar chhodhke aaya hoon after becoming a father, and it was very tough. It was very tough, but I'm sure when he grows up, and he watches this, he'll be proud of his dad.” The actor admitted that travelling for work and leaving his baby behind was emotionally challenging, something he had never experienced before in his career.
When asked whether fatherhood felt challenging, Vicky explained that everything still feels new and overwhelming in the best possible way. He shared that he is currently soaking in every moment rather than worrying about responsibilities. Talking about his emotions, he said, “It is too new to feel any challenges. It's all magical right now. It's all very blissful right now… I don’t know main shabdon mein nahi baiyan kar sakta ke kya feeling hai (I can’t describe the feeling in words). There are all sorts of objectives that I can say, but it's just a very special feeling, and, truly God has been very kind. The family is very happy, and this one is for my entire family and especially for him.” Vicky also added a light-hearted touch by admitting that he is now “better at changing diapers than acting”, a comment that quickly won hearts online.
Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal and his wife, actor Katrina Kaif, welcomed their baby boy in November 2025. The couple shared the happy news on social media with a heartfelt post that read, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy.” The announcement was met with warm wishes from celebrities and fans alike. The couple tied the knot in December 2021 in a private ceremony at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan, keeping their relationship largely away from the public eye until marriage.
Vicky Kaushal Work Front
On the professional front, Vicky continues to stay busy. Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, earned an impressive Rs 807 crore worldwide, cementing his position as one of Bollywood’s leading stars. He will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.