Veteran stunt director Sham Kaushal, father to Bollywood stars Vicky and Sunny Kaushal, recently shared insights into his sons’ journeys in the film industry. During an interview with Friday Talkues, Sham revealed that he had approached filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, requesting a role for Vicky as an Assistant Director (AD) in a film. This connection eventually led to Vicky’s debut in Masaan, directed by Kashyap.
Sham Kaushal’s Efforts to Support Vicky
Sham recounted how Vicky initially aspired to be an accountant but later decided to explore acting. While directing action sequences for Gangs of Wasseypur, Sham asked Kashyap to consider Vicky for an internship. Anurag agreed, providing Vicky the opportunity to work as an AD. Later, Kashyap gave him his breakthrough role in Masaan.
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Online Reactions
Sham’s revelations reignited the nepotism debate online, with many questioning Vicky’s “outsider” narrative. One user commented, “Sham Kaushal is a top stunt director who works with leading filmmakers. Did anyone expect his son to struggle?” Others accused actors like Vicky and Ranveer Singh of exaggerating their struggles to gain public sympathy.
Sham Kaushal’s Parenting Philosophy
Sham also shared that he prioritized education for his sons, ensuring they attended regular schools to instill discipline and a strong work ethic. While initially hesitant about their acting aspirations, he eventually supported their dreams, believing hard work and honesty would pave their way.
He added, “I thought someone might offer them tea out of respect for me, but no one would invest crores in a film with them. They had to earn their place.”
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