Earlier this year, for the first time, Vicky Kaushal faced intense scrutiny on social media after being criticized for making 'wife jokes' during a wedding appearance. In a viral video, the actor was seen on stage with the bride and groom. He asked the groom, 'Sir, mujhe aap se ek hi sawal poochna hai. How’s the josh?' The audience erupted in cheers as the actor recreated the iconic dialogue from his film.
The Incident That Sparked Controversy
Encouraged by the crowd's reaction, Vicky continued with a light-hearted remark about married life. Turning to the audience, he added, 'Dekha? Humesha maine yeh dekha hai bachelors ka josh humesha high rehta hai. Hum shaadhishuda waalo ke toh thode se josh (made a hand gesture like a crashing plane) saal bhar saal… Actually Akash ko tension lene ki zarurat nahi hai, 4 din mein josh kum nahi hota. Haina? But ek baar main chahta hun aap groom se pooche ‘how’s the josh’, and we all know what to say: ‘high sir’. Correct?'
The joke drew backlash from some social media users, with one comment stating, 'If Ranbir had said this, there would have been numerous reels, podcasts, posts on X, Reddit, and Instagram telling us all how he is the worst husband ever.'
Vicky Breaks His Silence
Months after the incident, Vicky has now broken his silence on the backlash. In an interview with The Nod Magazine, he said, 'There is no way that just because you’re a public figure, you need to be perfect. Sometimes we do deserve the brickbats, and maybe the learning there for me is that, as much as people are giving me love, it also comes with a certain sense of responsibility.'
Speaking further about fame and public scrutiny, the actor added, '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]. And if the criticism is constructive, you can learn from it.'
Work and Personal Life
On the work front, Vicky was last seen in the film Chhaava. He also became a father last year, as he and Katrina Kaif welcomed a baby boy in November 2025. Currently, Vicky is working on Love And War, which will see him alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor.
