'My heart sank...': Vicky Kaushal reveals emotional challenges of fatherhood
What's the story
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal recently opened up about the emotional challenges of fatherhood. In an interview with Nod magazine, he revealed that he took six weeks off after his son Vihaan Kaushal's birth and recalled the day he returned to work. The actor admitted that it was difficult for him to be away from his child for four days while filming in Wai, nearly 230km from home in Mumbai.
Emotional journey
'There are so many new feelings that surface...'
Kaushal said, "My heart sank. It was hard. There are so many new feelings that surface almost on a daily basis because being a parent is new to me." He added, "I understand now when others would say 'yaar, bacha kitna jaldi bada ho raha hai (the child is growing up so quickly).'" "And I would think, 'What you're talking about? Your child is still a year old.' Now I get it."
Parenting philosophy
'He is going to learn by observing...'
Kaushal also spoke about his responsibility as a parent. He said, "It occurs to me at the most random moments that (instilling the right values) is now my responsibility toward my son." "He is going to learn by observing how his parents are thinking, talking, and behaving." "So, I've realized whatever you want to see reflected in him has to come in my actions rather than words."
Personal and professional life
Vihaan was born in November last year
Kaushal and his wife, actor Katrina Kaif, welcomed their son in November last year. They announced the news with a post that read, "Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy." The couple revealed their son's name on January 7. On the work front, Kaushal starred in one of India's highest-grossing films of 2025, Chhaava. He will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War.