It has been a truly transformative year for Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal, marked by monumental professional success and profound personal joy. The actor delivered what many critics are calling his career-best performance in the blockbuster period drama 'Chhaava', earning immense acclaim. On the personal front, his life was blessed with the arrival of his first child with wife Katrina Kaif.
A Grounding Experience: Vicky Kaushal on Embracing Fatherhood
In a candid conversation with GQ magazine, Vicky Kaushal opened up about the life-altering journey of becoming a father. He and Katrina Kaif welcomed their baby boy on November 7, 2025, announcing the happy news on social media with love and gratitude. When asked how fatherhood has changed him, Kaushal admitted it was too soon for a full analysis but described a daily wave of new emotions.
"You surrender to this in a way you’ve never surrendered to anything," he revealed, calling the experience profoundly grounding. The actor confessed to being unprepared for the intense emotional shift, stating, "It’s a feeling I can’t put into words, and I wasn’t prepared for."
He illustrated this change by recalling a rare outing to a party after the baby's birth. "For the entire time that I was there, I kept feeling something pulling me back," he shared, adding with reflection, "Your centre just changes. It’s kind of beautiful."
Professional Peaks and Future Projects
While navigating new parenthood, Vicky Kaushal's professional trajectory continues to soar. Following the massive success of 'Chhaava', he immediately began shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic romance 'Love And War'. The highly anticipated film, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, is slated for release next year.
This professional high coincides with a special personal milestone. Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, who tied the knot on December 9, 2021, recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. This year's celebration was made extra special by their newborn son. Marking the occasion, Vicky shared a heartfelt picture with Katrina, captioning it, "Celebrating today… blissful, grateful and sleep deprived. Happy 4 to us."
Fans Await the Baby's Name
The couple has yet to reveal their son's name, a detail that has sparked immense curiosity among fans. At a recent red carpet event, when paparazzi asked, 'Bete ka naam kya rakha hai?', a blushing Vicky Kaushal smiled and promised, 'batata hu', indicating an announcement will come soon.
As Vicky Kaushal balances the sleepless nights of new parenthood with the demanding schedule of a major Bhansali film, he does so with a renewed sense of purpose. His journey this year perfectly encapsulates the beautiful chaos of a life at its peak—both on the silver screen and at home.
