Actor Vicky Kaushal is soaking in the joys of fatherhood after welcoming his baby boy with wife Katrina Kaif earlier this year. Amid this new phase of life, the actor has chosen a special film from his career that he hopes to share with his son when the time is right.
Speaking to NDTV in an interview, actor Vicky Kaushal opened up about fatherhood and reflected on his journey so far, both personally and professionally. When asked which of his films he would want his son to watch first, Vicky didn’t hesitate.
He revealed that his choice would be Masaan, his debut film. Calling it “a nice film,” Vicky admitted that it might not be suitable for very early viewing, given its emotional weight. However, he added that the film captures life in its rawest and most truthful form, making it deeply meaningful to him. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Masaan marked Vicky’s first leading role. The film showcased him as Deepak Kumar, a young engineering student working at the cremation ghats of Varanasi. The film explored themes of death, loss, social stigma, and resilience, and went on to become a critical landmark in his career.
Vicky also spoke candidly about raising a child in the public eye and whether he worries about his son’s privacy. He explained that he tries not to live in fear, believing that excessive worry only attracts the very things one wants to avoid. Instead, he and Katrina are consciously protective of their personal space, treating it as something sacred and worth guarding, even while accepting that occasional slips are inevitable in public life.
The actor and Katrina Kaif announced the birth of their son in November with a heartfelt note expressing love and gratitude. Married since December 2021, the couple has largely kept their family life away from the spotlight.
On the work front, Vicky had a stellar 2025 with Chhaava, which emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year, earning over ₹800 crore worldwide. He will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War. Joining him are Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt for this wartime drama.
