Is Sham Kaushal‘s recommendation instrumental in Vicky’s career?

Vicky Kaushal has become a star overnight, a personality to reckon with in just a short filmy journey of his. Having worked as an assistant director with Anurag Kashyap, he soon changed his position - from being behind the cameras to be in front of the cameras. One thing is sure –Sham Kaushal [father] may have recommended Vicky Kaushal [son] for example- Sham Kaushal worked for, "Black Friday” and Vicky started his career with Anurag Kashyap.

The last outing of Sham Kaushal was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, ”Baajirao Mastani". Will Vicky be working with SLB - is the million dollars question?

Hailing from a humble background, son of action master, Sham Kaushal, Vicky gives away his learning experiences which began at home from dad himself, "I remember my father telling me that he always feels as though he is working for his first film. He once told me you should be hungry enough for every film/character you take up. Unless you consider every film as your first you can never put in your best.”

So Vicky does not have any high-handed issues, "Definitely not. I have seen dad struggling hard to make it every day. Usually, parents may hide their status with their kids but dad was always very open. By no means had he followed double standards. Mere father ne apni garibi kabhi nahi chipayi!!”[My dad never hid his poverty with us].”

Any incident that you may relate on par with your learnings? I remember while I was just in STD 10, Dad had fallen seriously ill. He was to undergo appendix operation. He was in a bad shape. One of his friends drove him down to the hospital. After a few days, he had to shoot for a film in Ladhak in zero temperature. My dad worked in a bandaged condition, undeniably bleeding from all over, he kept up to his commitment. So my dad is my source of inspiration. I am just exploring myself. I am yet to follow the footsteps of my father-I would like to explore the “Action Genre” soon.”

Your future films, “I will be begin film, ”Manmarziyaan” in Punjab the Anand Rai film. What about your audition you gave for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film? Smiles and says-To tell you guys the fact I have obtained every role only after faring for auditions only. Time will tell what all films I have signed!!” he concludes.

By Lipika Varma