With Chhaava becoming his latest hit, Vicky Kaushal has now starred in multiple real-to-reel films.
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In 2019, he delivered the blockbuster URI: The Surgical Strike, inspired by the Indian Army's 2016 surgical strikes.
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In Sardar Udham (2021), Vicky played his next historical character. Sardar Udham was based on the life of Udham Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
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Kaushal continued this streak with Sam Bahadur (2023), portraying the valour of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
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Vicky Kaushal's latest, Chhaava (2025), is an action film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha empire.
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Speaking about the role, Vicky said, “I had to portray the essence of this very intense man who had many layers to his personality.”
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Beyond lead roles, Vicky has also played impactful characters in films like Raazi (Iqbal Syed, a Pakistani military officer) and Sanju (Kamli, Sanjay Dutt's best friend).
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In an earlier interview, Vicky spoke about his love for real-life stories, “I tend to get drawn toward real heroes.”
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