Vicky Kaushal Shares Behind-the-Scenes Story of Landing a Cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki
Vicky Kaushal delighted his fans with the announcement of his next project, "Bad Newz," alongside Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk, made on Monday. The casting news has sparked immense excitement among fans, who have been expressing their love and support. Kaushal's last appearance was in " Dunki ," where he made a cameo, winning praise for his performance. Recently, he shared insights into landing a role in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer.
During a discussion with The Week Magazine, Vicky Kaushal expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Rajkumar Hirani once more following their work on "Sanju." “I told Raju sir (director Rajkumar Hirani) that even if he had wanted me to simply pass by unnoticed, I would happily do that as well… My father (action director) Sham Kaushal was working on Dunki and because Sukhi (Vicky’s character) had that fire sequence, my father asked Hirani who was playing the part. He wanted to know ‘Mujhe kisko jalaana hai? (Whom do I light on fire?)’. So Hirani said he wanted somebody like Vicky, but did not offer it to me because he thought it was a small role. When my dad came home, I asked him how the meeting went. He recounted the [interaction with Hirani] and I said, ‘Really?’ The very next day I called Raju sir and told him if it had to be somebody like me, then why not me? I landed up in his office that very day and said yes without even listening to the script. The first time I saw the full film was during the screening. I only knew my part.”
Dunki, released on December 21st, depicts the emotional voyage of a circle of friends aspiring to relocate overseas. The storyline traces their adventurous pursuit of an unconventional path dubbed the "Donkey Flight," revealing the challenges encountered along the way. Alongside SRK, the film features pivotal performances from Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal. It achieved a remarkable milestone, grossing over Rs 300 crore at the Indian box office.
Vicky Kaushal has added another project to his list, "Chhava," directed by filmmaker Laxman Utekar. Utekar is known for movies such as "Mimi" (2021), starring Kriti Sanon, and "Luka Chuppi" (2019), among others. This upcoming film is said to be a period drama, featuring Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna.
During a discussion with The Week Magazine, Vicky Kaushal expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Rajkumar Hirani once more following their work on "Sanju." “I told Raju sir (director Rajkumar Hirani) that even if he had wanted me to simply pass by unnoticed, I would happily do that as well… My father (action director) Sham Kaushal was working on Dunki and because Sukhi (Vicky’s character) had that fire sequence, my father asked Hirani who was playing the part. He wanted to know ‘Mujhe kisko jalaana hai? (Whom do I light on fire?)’. So Hirani said he wanted somebody like Vicky, but did not offer it to me because he thought it was a small role. When my dad came home, I asked him how the meeting went. He recounted the [interaction with Hirani] and I said, ‘Really?’ The very next day I called Raju sir and told him if it had to be somebody like me, then why not me? I landed up in his office that very day and said yes without even listening to the script. The first time I saw the full film was during the screening. I only knew my part.”
Dunki, released on December 21st, depicts the emotional voyage of a circle of friends aspiring to relocate overseas. The storyline traces their adventurous pursuit of an unconventional path dubbed the "Donkey Flight," revealing the challenges encountered along the way. Alongside SRK, the film features pivotal performances from Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal. It achieved a remarkable milestone, grossing over Rs 300 crore at the Indian box office.
Vicky Kaushal has added another project to his list, "Chhava," directed by filmmaker Laxman Utekar. Utekar is known for movies such as "Mimi" (2021), starring Kriti Sanon, and "Luka Chuppi" (2019), among others. This upcoming film is said to be a period drama, featuring Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna.
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