Vicky Kaushal Says He Wants To Plunge Himself Into 'Tougher' Roles In 2024: 'I Feel Charged...'

Vicky Kaushal had a busy year with a variety of releases showcasing his acting versatility. It started with the rom-com Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, followed by the family comedy The Great Indian Family. He then took on a biographical war drama called Sam Bahadur and ended the year with the eagerly awaited project Dunki by Rajkumar Hirani. Looking back on the year, Kaushal shares that it left him with a stronger sense of ambition and drive.

In a chat with HT, the actor said that he genuinely feels hungrier than ever before. “This year, I kept saying that Sam was the toughest role that I took up and the toughest film that I did. But now I really want to push that envelope further. I want to plunge myself into even tougher situations as an actor. That’s the phase I am in. I feel really charged up for the journey ahead. That’s what 2023 did to me,” he said.

Looking back, Vicky mentioned that the entire year has been quite remarkable for him. He expressed a sense of satisfaction and said that ending the year on such a positive note is truly gratifying. “It’s a very gratifying feeling to be closing the year on such a note. During the first quarter, I was shooting for Sam Bahadur, which was a very enriching experience for me as an actor. While I was waiting for the films to release, I was prepping for another film. The first one that came out was Zara Hatke Zara Bachke in June and it worked wonderfully, that too at a time when people were saying that ‘it’s not going to do well in theatres…it should have been released on OTT’. Contrary to their opinions, people really appreciated the film and it was very humbling for me. Sam got resonated with the audience again and then of course Dunki was the last one, and it did well as well. It’s been surreal,” he said.

He added that this is what artistes seek. “It’s a great feeling when your film comes out, and the hard work that you have put in resonates with the audience,” he said.

The actor also pointed out that the timing of choosing a film and its actual release can differ, potentially influencing the outcome. He said that if a film strikes the right emotional chords, it will connect with the audience regardless of its release phase. Using examples from this year, he mentions that Zara Hatke… is one such instance.

Vicky Kaushal was last seen in Dunki.