As Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal turns a year older, we have a list of the best films of his career. Starting his career with a minor role in Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012) to acing versatile roles in blockbuster hits such as Masaan, Sanju, Raman Raghav, and Uri: The Surgical Strike, among others, Vicky has always won our hearts.
On the occasion of his special day, let us go down memory lane to witness his best roles. Check out the post to explore Vicky Kaushal’s blockbusters of all time.
Masaan To Govinda Naam Mera: Vicky Kaushal Bollywood Hits
Below is the list of the top 10 blockbuster hits featuring our favourite Vicky Kaushal.
1. Masaan
Year: 2015
Platform: Netflix
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Richa Chhadha, Shweta Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra
The film marks the Bollywood debut of Vicky Kaushal. Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial drama follows two separate storylines that converge at the end. Vicky features as Deepak, a lower-cast employee who falls for Shaalu, a higher-cast college girl. Deepak’s family faces a tragedy that forces him to confront the societal discrimination and injustice they face as a result of their caste.
2. Zubaan
Year: 2015
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sarah Jane Dias, Manish Chaudhari, Raghav Chanana
The story follows the journey of a young man from Punjab who moves to Delhi with a will to become one of the greatest businessmen in the country. However, he falls for a free-spirited musician who helps him find his voice and confront his inner demons.
The musical drama is a blend of elements including love, fame, ambition and morality.
3. Raman Raghav 2.0
Year: 2016
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shobhita Dhulipala
The 2016 psychological thriller features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. While the former plays a psycho serial killer, the latter portrays the character of a drug-addicted police officer. The story explores the cat-mouse chase between the duo with a gripping storyline, intense performances, and gritty cinematography.
4. Raazi
Year: 2018
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Soni Razdan, Jaideep Alhawat
The spy thriller follows the journey of a young woman from Kashmir who is recruited by the Indian intelligence agency to work as a spy in Pakistan. While the lead role is played by Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal stars as her husband, and a Pakistani soldier in the film.
The film is a gripping thriller that explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of espionage.
5. Manmarziyaan
Year: 2018
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Pavan Malhotra
Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, the romantic drama features a love triangle between Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu and Abhishek Bachchan. While Taapsee is in love with Vicky, a carefree commitment phobic musician, Abhishek Bachchan agrees to marry Taapsee after their parents’ approval.
The film is a poignant exploration of love, relationships, and the choices we make in life. It was widely acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of modern-day relationships, strong performances by the lead actors, and beautiful music.
6. Sanju
Year: 2018
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Sonam Kapoor, Paresh Rawal
Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial depicts the biography of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Sanjay Dutt, and Vicky plays his bestfriend Kamli. Though the latter had a minor role in the film, still he left a huge impact on the audience with his power-packed performance.
The film explores the highs and lows of celebrity life, as well as the importance of true friendship and unconditional love.
7. Lust Stories
Year: 2018
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Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar
Vicky Kaushal plays Paras, a young man who is engaged to be married to his girlfriend. However, he is struggling with his sexual desires and feels guilty about his attraction towards another woman. The film explores Paras’ inner conflicts as he tries to navigate his way through a complex web of emotions, desires, and societal norms.
8. Uri: The Surgical Strike
Year: 2019
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Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Mohit Raina, Paresh Rawal
Based on the true events of the 2016 Uri attack and the subsequent surgical strike by the Indian Army, Aditya Dhar’s directorial drama follows the journey of a skilled Indian Army officer who leads a team to plan and execute a retaliatory attack against the militants who were responsible for the Uri attack.
The film earned Vicky Kaushal his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Uri was also a commercial success, grossing over 3 billion rupees at the box office.
9. Sardar Udham
Year: 2021
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Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Amol Parashar, Manisha Koirala
Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the revolutionary drama features Vicky Kaushal in the titular role of Udham Singh. The film explores the journey of the protagonist who assassinated Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in 1940 to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919.
10. Govinda Naam Mera
Year: 2022
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Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani, Bhumi Pednekar, Renuka Sahane
Shashank Khaitan’s comedy thriller revolves around Gopi aka Govinda, a middle-class man overburdened with debts. He also has an affair with her co-star and tries to balance life with his wife and girlfriend. However, his life takes a nasty turn when he becomes a suspect in a murder.
Vicky’s upcoming projects include Zara Hatke Zara Bachke co-starring Sara Ali Khan, Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur and Rajkumar Hirani’s Dhunki.
We wish the superstar a great year ahead. Happy Birthday, Vicky!