Vicky Kaushal Opens Up On Making Anxiety A Friend

Words of wisdom!

Vicky Kaushal is all set for his next big role in Love & War, a Sanjay Leela Bhansali epic starring alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

Bollywood’s very own Vicky Kaushal recently opened up about a piece of advice that’s not only kept him grounded but actually shaped how he approaches life’s curveballs. In a heart-to-heart with Harper’s Bazaar, Kaushal shared that a senior actor once told him to “make anxiety your friend.” It’s a mantra that’s served him well in an industry as relentless as Bollywood, where stakes are high and the pressure only grows.

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Taking a trip down memory lane, Kaushal recalled those early, uncertain days when he didn’t exactly get to be picky with his roles. For him, as he put it, “When I started, I didn’t have the luxury of choice. I auditioned, and the films chose me.” It was a world where he took on whatever came his way, turning those small opportunities into the building blocks of a career that, today, celebrates his versatility and knack for layered characters.

Kaushal is now a household name, known for picking projects that walk the edge. Yet, he remains grounded, acknowledging those early struggles and the lessons they brought. Creativity, he explains, has been his lifeline—a way to stay afloat when anxiety creeps in. For Kaushal, keeping busy with his craft prevents anxiety from taking over.

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What’s more, this journey has nudged him to explore other corners of the cinematic world, especially direction. Though he’s not yet ready to call himself a director, he’s increasingly curious about how filmmakers bring their visions to life and shape every detail to tell a story.

Currently, Kaushal has his hands full. He recently appeared in Bad Newz with Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk. Coming up, he’s set to star in Chhaava alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. But the big one on everyone’s radar? Love & War, a Sanjay Leela Bhansali project that will pair him with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt—yes, it’s as exciting as it sounds!