On the occasion of Vicky Kaushal’s birthday, fans and cinephiles have much to celebrate. Known for his compelling performances in a variety of content-driven films,
Vicky Kaushal
has established himself as one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors. However, his journey to stardom, marked by a series of remarkable roles, started much earlier and in much humbler circumstances than many might realize.
Before Vicky Kaushal made his impressive debut as a lead actor in the highly praised film ‘
Masaan
’ in 2015, he had already begun his journey in the film industry.
An intriguing detail about the actor, known to only the most observant fans and internet detectives, is his minor role in
Anurag Kashyap
‘s iconic film ‘
Gangs of Wasseypur
’ (2012).
In a scene from ‘Gangs of Wasseypur,’ Vicky played a background character during a heated exchange between Nagma Khatoon (portrayed by Richa Chadha) and Sardar Khan (played by Manoj Bajpayee) at a brothel. Reflecting on this experience in a conversation with Midday, he shared that the original junior artists selected for the scene backed out once they realized the setting was a brothel. Consequently, Vicky who was assisting on the film, stepped in to fill the gap.
“I’m that silhouette you see overacting behind the window grille when Nagma Khatoon is cursing Sardar Khan,” Vicky humorously recalled, marking this as his first on-camera experience.
This intriguing anecdote offers a peek into Vickyl’s early industry days. His collaboration with Anurag Kashyap extended beyond this project, as he continued to assist and act in ‘Raman Raghav 2.0,’ a crime thriller released in 2016.
Vicky’s rise from these behind-the-scenes roles to a leading man in Bollywood underscores his dedication and passion for the craft. The journey from a silhouette in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ to a celebrated actor in films like ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike,’ ‘Raazi,’ and “Sam Bahadur” is a testament to the actor’s perseverance and talent.
