Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 15 (ANI): Vicky Kaushal is all set to celebrate his 35th birthday on May 16. Known for his notable performances in several films, the actor made his film debut with Anurag Kashyap’s crime drama ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. He played minor roles till he worked in ‘Masaan’ in which he played the lead character.
With one scintillating performance after another, he made sure the audience couldn’t stop loving him. His performance in ‘Raazi’ and ‘Sanju’ received positive reviews and earned him wide recognition as an actor.
From comedy to serious roles and tragedy, Vicky has shown that he can pull off the roles with ease and assurance. His performance as an army officer in the 2019 war film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ is another matter.
Let’s take a look at some of his best performances by the actor over the years.
Masaan (2015)
Vicky Kaushal made his cinematic debut in 2015 with ‘Masaan’ directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and co-starring Richa Chadha and Shweta Tripathi Sharma. Vicky delivers a powerful performance which is one of the highlights of his career. Apart from this, the film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
He plays a man who defies world and age-old norms to fall in love, but fate has different plans for him. ‘Masaan’ is still considered as one of Vicky’s best performances.
Manmarziyaan (2018)
Vicky Kaushal played the role of Vicky Sandhu aka DJ Sands in Manmarziyaan, directed by Anurag Kashyap. Abhishek Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu were also seen in the film. Vicky once said that playing DJ Sands was the most liberating experience for him as an actor. Vicky in the film is spoiled, poised, vulnerable, loving and childish all at the same time, and you can’t help but feel sorry for him.
Raazi (2018)
Vicky Kaushal portrayed Iqbal Syed, a Pakistani army officer who marries Sehmat, an Indian spy. The role is played by Alia Bhatt. Vicky’s controlled and emotional performance in ‘Raazi’ definitely won many hearts and Vicky’s Iqbal Syed proved to be a beautifully written character by Meghna Gulzar.
Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
Talking about Vicky Kaushal’s career, Aditya Dhar’s film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ must be mentioned. This film will always be remembered as one of Vicky’s best films. Vicky, who played Major Vihaan Singh, brought courage and dignity to the role, which was inspired by a real army officer, and the film’s success propelled him to stardom. He also received his first National Award for his role as Major Vihaan Singh.
Sardar Udham (2021)
Playing a historical figure is not easy but Vicky Kaushal has given the performance of a lifetime in Shoojit Sircar’s ‘Sardar Udham’. Vicky played the role of a revolutionary who assassinates Michael O’Dwyer, the lieutenant governor of Punjab in British India, for his role in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Watch the scene where Vicky travels to the scene of the massacre minutes after his fellow men and women are shot, to appreciate his acting abilities.
Govinda Naam Mera (2022)
Vicky Kaushal plays a pathetic husband who is scared of his wife and fantasises about his girlfriend. It is fun watching him split time between his wife Gauri (Bhumi Pednekar) and Suku (Kiara Advani). Vicky as Govinda Waghmare seems to be succeeding in making his audience laugh in this film directed by Shashank Khaitan.
His multiple projects like ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bach Ke’ and ‘Sam Bahadur’ are all set to release and surely the actor will impress the audience with his performance. Wishing them more success on their special day. (ANI)
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