Actor Vicky Kaushal recently shed light on his father Sham Kaushal’s inspiring journey, revealing the hardships he faced before becoming a successful action director in Bollywood.
Vicky Kaushal recalls dad Sham Kaushal “was willing to work as a sweeper in Mumbai”; reveals he contemplated suicide
Vicky Kaushal Recalls His Father’s Difficult Start in Punjab
In an interview with Raj Shamani, Vicky shared his father’s early struggles in their hometown in Punjab. Sham Kaushal, despite holding an MA in English literature, found himself unemployed and feeling hopeless. Vicky revealed, “One day, after drinking with his friends, he declared that he wants to die.” Concerned about his well-being, Vicky’s grandfather decided on a drastic change of scenery and sent Sham Kaushal to Mumbai.
Arriving in Mumbai in 1978, Sham Kaushal faced a new set of challenges. Vicky described his father’s determination, stating, “In Mumbai, my dad was willing to work as a sweeper even, because he knew that nobody in the village would get to know.” Despite the difficulties, Sham Kaushal persevered and slowly began climbing the ranks of the film industry.
Vicky Kaushal Recalls Becoming First Person In Family With Regular Job
Vicky also spoke about his parents’ initial hope for his career path. “My parents were very happy with the idea of me having a regular job,” he said. With an engineering degree in hand, Vicky was poised for a stable career, a prospect that initially brought his parents great joy. However, Vicky knew his calling lay elsewhere: “I just knew that I couldn’t do a conventional job. I had an offer letter, I’d passed out with good marks. But I knew that I’d become depressed if I went ahead with it.”
Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that Sham Kaushal’s journey wasn’t without further hardship. Diagnosed with cancer in 2003, he initially felt overwhelmed by despair. In a separate interview, Sham Kaushal himself confessed, “I thought there’s no chance of me surviving.” However, he found the strength to fight back, emerging stronger than before.
Coming to the professional front, Vicky is currently promoting his upcoming film Bad Newz. Co-starring Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk, the film is slated to release on July 19. It is directed by Anand Tiwari and produced under Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
Also Read: Bad Newz Advance Booking Update: Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri starrer set for a good opening; sells 8500 tickets for Day 1
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