24 July,2025 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vicky Kaushal 10 years of Masaan
Vicky Kaushal made his debut asa leading star with Neeraj Ghaywan's Masaan. Over the years, the film has attained cult status for its storyline and raw yet impactful performances. As the film clocks 10 years of release, Vicky shares some unseen pics from the sets and pens a note expressing gratitude.
The Bad Newzz actor shared a bunch of unseen pictures from the Masaan set on Instagram. He captioned the post as, "Feels like yesterday." In the note, Vicky wrote, "It's been a decade! So much to learn, so much to grow... thank you for everything. "Musafir hain humbi, musafir ho tum bhi⦠Kisi mod par fir mulakat hogi." In the pics he shares, there are BTS glimpses of the actor with other cast members.
The 2015 release drama marked the acting debut of Vicky Kaushal and the directorial debut of Neeraj Ghaywan. The film also starred Richa Chadda and Shweta Tripathi in the lead role. The movie was showcased in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won two awards. It was later screened at the first New York Dalit Film and Cultural Festival, along with films like "Pariyerum Perumal," "Kaala," and "Fandry." Since its release, the film has gained cult status and continues to be celebrated for its powerful storytelling.
The story of Masaan revolved around four individuals in Varanasi, each dealing with their own struggles related to love, grief, and social pressures. It followed a low-caste boy in love with an upper-caste girl, a daughter dealing with guilt after a tragic encounter, a father facing moral challenges, and a child longing for a family. Their lives came together along the ghats of the Ganges, as they all tried to break free from the restrictions of their small-town society.
Kaushal's most recent appearance was in the historical drama Chhaava where he portrayed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The movie was released on 14 February 2025 and went on to become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. The actor will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Apart from that, he will also be seen in Mahavatar, which is scheduled to be released on Christmas 2026.
