Bollywood’s acclaimed actor Vicky Kaushal recently surrendered to his gastronomic cravings, delighting his taste buds with the classic Indian street food, pani puri. An elated Vicky shared a snippet of this joyful indulgence on his Instagram stories. Adorned in a relaxed ensemble of a white vest, black shorts, accessorized with a black cap and vivid yellow sunglasses – Kaushal presented a sight of sheer bliss as he partook in his long-awaited cheat meal. His caption: “Cheat meal after months! Had to be pani puri. Ro dunga main aaj. Love you @akshayarora03,” was a window into his exhilarating emotional state, owing to the sumptuous treat.
Instagram was quick to document this moment as fans got a glimpse of Kaushal’s unfiltered happiness. The Instagram post by @vickykaushalfansclub09 sees him relishing the much-deserved break from the disciplined regimen required for his forthcoming roles in cinema.
On the professional spectrum, Vicky Kaushal has been the talk of the town, coming off the heels of his latest on-screen portrayal of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Sam Bahadur’. The movie launched to the audiences in December of the previous year, unfolding the illustrious narrative of the renowned military leader and his transformative impact on the nation’s army through intelligence and strategic prowess. Kaushal’s performance was lauded amidst a stellar cast involving Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Neeraj Kabi, Edward Sonnenblick, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. The box office tussle with ‘Animal’ headlined by Ranbir Kapoor certainly did not overshadow the film’s acclaim. Additionally, Kaushal’s cameo in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ illustrated the actor’s dynamic range in the industry.
Furthering his tireless commitment to his craft, Vicky recently wrapped up his filming commitments at Wai for the upcoming historical drama ‘Chhaava’. Helmed by director Laxman Utekar, production of the movie had been in full swing since October 2023. Vicky is cast in the grandiose role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, with Rashmika Mandanna complementing as Yesubai Bhonsale. Fans are keenly anticipating its release to witness Vicky’s portrayal of this historical figure.
Kaushal is also immersed in the production of ‘Bad Newz’, sharing the frame with Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk. Formerly known as ‘Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam’, the movie has set its eyes on a July 19 release. Under the directorial vision of Anand Tiwari, the film also shares the limelight with Neha Dhupia in a pivotal role.
Vicky’s ambitious slate further expands to include Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus ‘Love And War’, starring alongside talents such as Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Bhansali’s promise is of a film that will narrate an enthralling tale of ardor and conflict. The trio – a proven group of talents with previous notable collaborations in ‘Sanju’ (Ranbir and Vicky) and ‘Raazi’ (Alia and Vicky) – have cleared their schedules up until Christmas 2025 to dedicate their time to what is speculated to be a cinematic spectacle.
As the Indian film industry forecasts a fruitful period of enthralling narratives and immersive performances, Vicky Kaushal remains an actor who meticulously balances the demands of his art with the simple joys of life, evidenced by the honesty of his pani puri indulgence. The journey of the impactful roles and his undeniable dedication to cinema continues, promising his viewers performances that shall be etched in the annals of Bollywood cinema. (With inputs from Agencies)
