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Vicky Kaushal Opens Up on Fatherhood & Scrutiny
4 Jun
Summary
- Vicky Kaushal reflects on fame's responsibility after marriage joke criticism.
- He finds fatherhood incredibly rewarding yet difficult to leave son.
- The actor is navigating new parental feelings and public pressures.
Vicky Kaushal is currently navigating the contrasting experiences of newfound fatherhood and the intense glare of public attention. Recently, a playful remark about marriage at a wedding event led to online criticism, prompting Kaushal to reflect publicly on his role as a public figure.
He acknowledged that while fame brings immense love, it also entails significant responsibility. Kaushal stated that he accepts constructive criticism as a part of his chosen career and understands that public life has its inherent challenges. This introspection comes as he also shares the profound impact of becoming a parent.
The actor expressed the deep emotional difficulty of leaving his newborn son, Vihaan, for professional commitments, describing the feeling as his "heart sinking." He also spoke about the daily wave of new emotions that parenthood brings, understanding for the first time the common sentiment of children growing up too quickly. Vicky Kaushal married Katrina Kaif in December 2021. Their son, Vihaan, was born on November 7, 2025. His upcoming projects include Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love and War'.
