★ HOW OLD IS VICKY KAUSHAL?
Vicky Kaushal is 38 years old, born May 16, 1988 in IN · Taurus.
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About
Vicky Kaushal turned supporting roles into blockbuster stardom, then cemented his status as a leading man with Uri: The Surgical Strike. Born May 16, 1988, in India, the actor studied engineering before assisting director Anurag Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur and working his way up through indie dramas like Masaan and Raman Raghav 2.0. His 2019 war film role won him the National Film Award for Best Actor and made him one of Hindi cinema's most-recognized faces. Taurus energy: steady climb from extras to awards-season heavyweight.
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Biography
Vicky Kaushal is an Indian actor born May 16, 1988, who became one of contemporary Hindi cinema's most prominent names through a calculated rise from supporting actor to lead. After graduating with an engineering degree from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, he began his career assisting director Anurag Kashyap on the crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and took minor roles in early films. His first leading role came in the independent drama Masaan (2015), followed by Kashyap's psychological thriller Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016).
Wider recognition arrived in 2018 with supporting roles in the top-grossing dramas Raazi and Sanju; he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sanju. His breakthrough as a leading actor came with the 2019 war film Uri: The Surgical Strike, playing an army officer—a role that earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. He followed this with critical praise for his portrayal of Udham Singh in the biopic Sardar Udham (2021), winning the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. Commercial peaks include the 2023 romantic comedy Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, the biopic Sam Bahadur, and the comedy-drama Dunki, the last of which won him another Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. His 2025 historical action film Chhaava, in which he portrayed Sambhaji, became his highest-grossing release.
Beyond acting, Kaushal endorses brands and has co-hosted award ceremonies. He is married to actress Katrina Kaif and has a son. As a Life Path 11 number, he embodies the intuitive visionary—someone who sees potential in unconventional roles before they become mainstream. His Taurus sun suggests patience and deliberate craft, fitting his methodical ascent from engineer to actor.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Vicky Kaushal graduated with an engineering degree from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology before pivoting to film. He started in the industry by assisting director Anurag Kashyap on the crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and took on minor roles in early films. His first significant leading role came in the independent drama Masaan (2015), which launched him into more visible work.
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Trivia
- He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), a war film where he played an army officer.
- Kaushal has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list and is recognized as one of the prominent actors of his generation in Hindi cinema.
- His 2025 film Chhaava, in which he portrayed Sambhaji, became his highest-grossing release to date.
- He is married to actress Katrina Kaif and has a son with her.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Vicky Kaushal?
- Vicky Kaushal is 38 years old (born May 16, 1988).
- When is Vicky Kaushal's birthday?
- Vicky Kaushal was born on May 16, 1988.
- What is Vicky Kaushal's zodiac sign?
- Vicky Kaushal is a Taurus, born May 16, 1988.
- What is Vicky Kaushal's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Vicky Kaushal was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Vicky Kaushal from?
- Vicky Kaushal is from IN.
- What does Vicky Kaushal do?
- Vicky Kaushal is a actor.
- Is Vicky Kaushal still alive?
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