The Joke That Sparked a Debate
Vicky Kaushal, known for his clean image and blockbuster hits, found himself in hot water earlier this year after a lighthearted moment at a wedding turned into a full-blown online debate. A video from the event showed Vicky recreating his iconic ‘Uri’ dialogue — ‘How’s the josh?’ — and then cracking a joke about married life versus bachelorhood.
In the clip, Vicky said, ‘Humesha maine yeh dekha hai bachelors ka josh high rehta hai. Hum shaadhishuda waalo ke toh thode se josh saal bhar…’ While the wedding crowd laughed, a section of social media users accused the actor of reinforcing stereotypes about marriage. The viral moment divided opinions — some found it harmless fun, others called it out as disrespectful.
Vicky’s Honest Take on the Criticism
Months after the controversy faded from the headlines, Vicky has finally spoken up. In a recent interview, he admitted that public figures often face the flip side of love. ‘There is no way that just because you’re a public figure, you need to be perfect. Sometimes we do deserve the brickbats,’ Vicky shared, adding that fame comes with responsibility.
The actor also reflected on the inevitability of criticism. ‘No actor has gotten fame and not gotten the flip side of it. I made the conscious choice that I wanted to be here, and the Universe is reciprocating. Now it’s on me how I handle the fame.’ He stressed that if the criticism is constructive, there’s always something to learn from it.
Professional and Personal Highs
While the joke controversy may have been a minor bump, Vicky’s career is on a steep rise. He’s currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Plus, he’s preparing for Mahavatar, a massive project by Amar Kaushik slated for a Christmas 2026 release — though industry buzz says it could shift to 2027.
On the personal front, Vicky and Katrina Kaif welcomed their baby boy in November 2025, stepping into parenthood. Despite the occasional backlash, Vicky seems to be taking it all in stride — because yaar, fame ka flip side toh aayega hi!