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Vicky Kaushal Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth16 May 1988

Age37 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKatrina Kaif

FamilyFather - Sham Kaushal; Mother - Veena Kaushal; Brother - Sunny Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal Biography

Vicky Kaushal is an Indian actor from Mumbai who rose to prominence after his lead role in Masaan (2015). Trained in theatre and having worked behind the‑c

Early life and background

Vicky Kaushal was born on 16 May 1988 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in a Punjabi family with roots in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, he spent his childhood in Mumbai and attended Sheth Chunilal Damodardas Barfivala High School. He later completed a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in Mumbai.

His father, Sham Kaushal, established a career as an action director, and his mother, Veena Kaushal, is a homemaker. Vicky’s younger brother Sunny Kaushal is also in the film industry as an actor.

Career

Vicky began his film journey working behind the camera and as an assistant on projects such as Gangs of Wasseypur (2010). That experience led him toward acting and theatre; he worked with established theatre groups, including those associated with Naseeruddin Shah and Manav Kaul, and refined his craft at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai.

His on‑screen debut came in Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012), and he appeared in the short film Geek Out (2013) before featuring in Zubaan (2016), which was completed early in his career. The performance that brought him widespread attention was the lead in Masaan (2015). For that role he prepared intensively, spending time in Varanasi to adopt the local accent and lifestyle, and even underwent a physical transformation for authenticity.

Vicky’s filmography expanded to include high‑profile projects and diverse roles. He played the lead in Uri, a performance that earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. In 2023 he portrayed Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur, a role for which press reported he was paid Rs. 10 crore. He has also continued to receive industry recognition, including awards for both debut and supporting performances.

Public profile

Vicky stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and has dark brown eyes and black hair. He is a self‑described non‑vegetarian and follows Hinduism. On screen and off, his tastes include music—he plays the veena—and he has shared moments of musical performance on social media. He lists interests such as dancing, travelling, reading and working out at the gym.

He has spoken publicly about his family’s background and his father’s early struggles in the film industry. Vicky has worked across theatre and film, and has cited influences and favourite filmmakers and performers. He has expressed genre preferences, noting an interest in doing sports dramas while avoiding certain types of comedy.

Personal life

Vicky married Katrina Kaif on 9 December 2021 at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan. The couple’s family life is noted in public sources. Vicky’s household address has been reported as an apartment in Andheri West, Mumbai. He owned or used a Mercedes Benz GLC SUV as part of his car collection.

Awards and recognition

Vicky’s early breakout in Masaan earned him several debut awards, and his subsequent performances brought major honours, including the National Film Award for Best Actor for Uri. In recent years he won awards such as the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Dunki (announced January 2024) and the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Actor – Critics for Sam Bahadur (February 2024). He also received a viewers’ choice Best Actor award for Chhaava at the Zee Cine Awards in 2026.

Latest updates

In 2023 he played Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur. Ahead of the July 2024 release of Bad Newz he discussed his father’s career and struggles in public interviews. A son named Vihaan Kaushal is listed as born on 7 November 2025 in public records.

Vicky continues to balance work in mainstream and critically acclaimed films, drawing on his theatre background and on‑set experience that began with assisting established filmmakers.
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Recent Work

Sam Bahadur

Portrayed Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw; received critical recognition and awards.

2023
Dunki

Won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

2024
Bad Newz

Discussed family history ahead of the film’s July 2024 release.

2024
Chhaava

Received Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor (Male) at the 24th Zee Cine Awards.

2026
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Career Highlights

  1. Lead role in Masaan (2015) that brought widespread recognition
  2. National Film Award for Best Actor for Uri
  3. Portrayed Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur (2023)
  4. Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Dunki (2024)
  5. Multiple debut awards following Masaan
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vicky Kaushal born?

16 May 1988

What is Vicky Kaushal known for?

Actor

What is Vicky Kaushal’s marital status?

Married

Who is Vicky Kaushal married to?

Katrina Kaif