Celebrated Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, currently riding
the wave of success with his role in the hit film “Sam Bahadur,” has
achieved a noteworthy milestone on social media. Instagram’s official account,
with a staggering 665 million followers, has chosen Vicky as the first Indian
celebrity to be among the select 81 accounts it follows.
Vicky boasts an impressive fan base of 16.7 million on Instagram, reflecting his widespread popularity. This recognition from Instagram caps off a year filled with diverse cinematic ventures for the actor. Beginning with the romantic comedy “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke” alongside Sara Ali Khan, which globally surpassed the Rs 100-crore mark, Vicky continued to make his mark.
While “The Great Indian Family” didn’t soar at the box office, Vicky’s performance in the film garnered acclaim. The pinnacle of his year was undoubtedly his portrayal of India’s first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, in the Meghna Gulzar-directed biopic “Sam Bahadur.” The film achieved significant commercial success, crossing the Rs 100-crore milestone globally.
Closing the year on a high note, Vicky made a special appearance in Rajkumar Hirani’s “Dunki,” starring Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu, which has already grossed Rs 157 crore worldwide in just four days.
Looking ahead to 2024, Vicky Kaushal is set to enchant audiences in the romantic comedy “Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam,” directed by Anand Tiwari, alongside Triptii Dimri of “Animal” fame. As Vicky continues to captivate both on and off the screen, his journey in the cinematic world remains one to watch.
