Vicky Kaushal Birthday Countdown
Vicky
Kaushal
Birthday Countdown 2026 IST — Age, Upcoming Movies, Latest News & All Details
Who is Vicky Kaushal?
Vicky Kaushal is one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed and bankable actors — a National Award winner who has built an extraordinary career on the back of powerful, patriotic performances. Born on May 16, 1988 in Mumbai, he is the son of veteran Bollywood stunt director Sham Kaushal and the brother of actor Sunny Kaushal. He completed his B.E. in Electronics Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology before pursuing acting — training under Barry John and Kishore Namit Kapoor.
His debut in Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan (2015) earned immediate critical acclaim. He followed it with blockbusters Raazi (2018) alongside Alia Bhatt, the record-smashing Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) — for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor — Bhoot (2020), Sardar Udham (2021), Govinda Naam Mera (2022), Sam Bahadur (2023) and the period epic Chhaava (2025), in which he played Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj opposite Rashmika Mandanna. He married actress Katrina Kaif in December 2021 and their son Vihaan was born in November 2025.
Vicky Kaushal enters 2026 as a new father to son Vihaan, a National Award-winning actor and one of Hindi cinema’s most respected stars. He is currently shooting Love & War — Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt — his most ambitious project yet. His birthday on May 16, 2026 falls just days away and VicKat fans worldwide are gearing up to celebrate.
Vicky Kaushal — Upcoming Movies 2026 & Beyond
| Movie | Co-Stars / Director | Release | Genre | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love & War | Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt · Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Aug 14, 2026 | Romantic Drama · War | Shooting |
| Chhaava | Rashmika Mandanna · Dir. Laxman Utekar | Released Feb 2025 | Historical · Action | Released |
| Sam Bahadur | Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh · Dir. Meghna Gulzar | Released 2023 | Biopic · War | Released |
| Uri: The Surgical Strike | Dir. Aditya Dhar · National Award Winner | Released 2019 | Action · Military | Released |
Love & War — directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and releasing August 14, 2026 — brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in what is expected to be one of the most visually spectacular films in Bollywood history. Vicky plays the antagonist — a complex, layered character — marking a bold departure from his usual heroic roles. Industry insiders call it potentially his finest performance.
Vicky Kaushal — All Recent News 2025–2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Vicky Kaushal’s birthday is May 16. He was born on May 16, 1988 and will celebrate his 38th birthday on Saturday, May 16, 2026 — just days away! The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact hours, minutes and seconds remaining in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Vicky Kaushal is currently 37 years old and turns 38 on May 16, 2026. Born in Mumbai in 1988, he has built one of Bollywood’s most decorated careers in just over a decade — winning a National Film Award, delivering back-to-back blockbusters, and becoming one of the most respected actors of his generation.
Vicky Kaushal’s birthday is on May 16, 2026 — only 8 days from May 8, 2026. The live countdown timer at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining in IST. His birthday falls on a Saturday this year.
Vicky Kaushal’s biggest upcoming film in 2026 is Love & War — directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and releasing on August 14, 2026 (Independence Day). He stars alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in what is expected to be one of the year’s most spectacular films. He plays the antagonist — a first for him in a big-budget commercial project.
Vicky Kaushal is married to actress Katrina Kaif. The couple married on December 9, 2021 at a luxury resort in Rajasthan. They are popularly known as VicKat by their fans. Their son Vihaan was born in November 2025, making them one of Bollywood’s most celebrated families.
Yes — Vicky Kaushal won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2020 for his performance as Major Vihaan Singh Shergill in Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), directed by Aditya Dhar. The film grossed over ₹342 crore worldwide and is widely credited as a turning point in his career and in Bollywood’s patriotic genre.
Vicky Kaushal’s star sign is Taurus — he was born on May 16, which falls between April 20 and May 20. Taureans are known for their determination, reliability and quiet strength — qualities that fans say perfectly define Vicky’s on-screen presence, whether playing a special forces commando, a Maratha warrior, or a romantic hero.