Vicky Kaushal Experiencing two different emotional scenarios simultaneously, the joy of becoming a new father and the weight of public scrutiny. After facing criticism over his light-hearted joke about marriage at a wedding ceremony, the actor opened up about the responsibilities that come with fame, and also how difficult it has been being away from his newborn son. VihaanFor work.

Vicky reacts sharply on marriage related joke

In March, a clip from a wedding ceremony went viral in which Vicky Kaushal, quoting his iconic ‘Uri’ dialogue, asks a groom, “How’s the Josh?” When the crowd responded enthusiastically, he quipped, “I have noticed that bachelors always have high energy and enthusiasm. For those of us who are married, the enthusiasm is decreasing year by year.”The comment sparked a wave of criticism online. Instead of ignoring it, Vicki chose to address it publicly. Mid-Day quoted the actor as saying, “There’s no way that just because you’re a public figure, you need to be perfect. Sometimes we’re brick-and-mortar characters, and maybe that’s what I’ve learned for me is that, as much as people are giving me love, it also comes with a certain sense of responsibility.”Vicky does not shy away from acknowledging the double-edged nature of celebrity. He further added, “No actor gets fame and doesn’t get the flip side of it. I have made a conscious choice that I want to be here, and the universe is responding. Now it’s up to me how I handle it.” [the fame]. And if the criticism is constructive, you can learn from it.”

Vicky Kaushal talks about the hardest part of being a new father

Beyond the controversy, Vicky has also been very personal about fatherhood. Recalling the moment when she had to leave for shooting after Vihaan’s birth, she said, “My heart sank. It was tough.”He also reflected on the daily quests of fatherhood with disarming honesty. The actor shared, “There are so many new emotions that come up almost on a daily basis because being a parent is new to me. I understand now when other people say, ‘Yaar, baccha kitna jaldi bada ho raha hai’ (The baby is growing up so quickly). And I would think, ‘What are you talking about? Your baby is still a year old.’ Now I understand.”

More about Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif The wedding took place in a private ceremony in December 2021. Their son Vihaan was born on November 7, 2025. On the work front, the actor will next star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. The release date of the film has not been announced yet.