Vicky on winning National Award: Jury made of people who know their job

Updated On: 13 August, 2019 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

Reacting to detractors who argued Mammootty was deserving of the honour, Vicky Kaushal on life after the National Award win

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Vicky Kaushal

A year ago, during the shoot for the anniversary edition for this paper, we had asked Vicky Kaushal — then riding high on the success of Raazi (2018) — "Do you get mobbed?" The actor had shyly replied, "No, not yet." Cut to the present day, things have dramatically changed — Kaushal is not only one of the most bankable stars of Bollywood today, he is also the proud recipient of the National Award for Best Actor for his act in Uri: The Surgical Strike.

"People say destiny is a star maker, but it would not be possible without hard work. For the past two days, my parents are asking me what I am feeling. Honestly, it's yet to sink in," smiles Kaushal. In an industry that thrives on competition, he is happy to share this honour with buddy Ayushmann Khurrana, who won for Andhadhun (2018). "I admire his choices; he is a wonderful person."

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