Mukesh Chhabra says people made fun of him for casting Vicky Kaushal in ‘Masaan’: ‘Arey yaar, kisko hero ke role diya..’ | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Vicky Kaushal is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie ‘Bad Newz,’ which is creating waves on the internet for his new look in the songs and trailer. Meanwhile, casting director-filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra recently shared that Kaushal’s journey was not a cakewalk but filled with several hardships. Chhabra recalled that many people ridiculed him for casting Kaushal in the lead for director Neeraj Ghaywan’s 2015 film ‘Masaan.’
In a recent chat with Pinkvilla, Chhabra showered praise on Vicky’s work ethic from his early days as an assistant director.He highlighted Vicky’s dedication and hard work, citing examples such as ‘Raman Raghav 2.0,’ ‘Masaan,’ and ‘Sanju,’ for which he personally auditioned Vicky.

The casting director further mentioned that many industry insiders doubted Vicky Kaushal’s casting as the lead in ‘Masaan’ initially, with some even mocking the decision. He quoted others saying, ‘Arey yaar, kisko hero ke role mein cast kar diya (Hey, why did you cast this guy as a hero?),’. However, Chhabra praises Kaushal’s charm, hard work, talent, honesty, and sincerity, which ultimately silenced the skeptics. He also acknowledges that actors like Rajkummar Rao and Ayushmann Khurrana have similarly impressed with their dedication and perseverance in the industry.
Vicky Kaushal started his career as an assistant to director Anurag Kashyap on the crime film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur‘ (2012). He made his acting debut in the comedy film ‘Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana,’ which was co-produced by Kashyap. Kaushal gained significant acclaim for his performance in ‘Masaan.’ His career breakthrough came with Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’ (2016), where he portrayed a morally ambiguous police officer. His latest film ‘Bad Newz,’ along with Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk, will hit theaters on July 19.