Vicky Kaushal opens up on fatherhood: 'Better at changing diapers than acting'

Since welcoming his son with Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal has openly discussed the emotional changes he's experienced. The actor admitted that leaving his newborn at home for work, especially when traveling out of town, has been challenging. He also confessed that the profound emotions of fatherhood are still difficult for him to articulate fully.

Vicky Kaushal received the Actor of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 in Delhi on Friday. He was recognized for his performance as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in "Chhaava."

Vicky Kaushal credits his award to his son

Thank you, this is for my family and my little one who has come in as a blessing… Yeh pehli baar hai jo main shehar chhodhke aaya hoon after becoming a father, and it was very tough (This is the first time I’ve left the city after becoming a father, and it was very tough). It was very tough, but I'm sure when he grows up, and he watches this, he'll be proud of his dad, Vicky said on stage while accepting the award.

Revealing whether the role of being a father came as a challenge

It is too new to feel any challenges. It's all magical right now. It's all very blissful right now… I don’t know main shabdon mein nahi baiyan kar sakta ke kya feeling hai (I can’t describe the feeling in words). There are all sorts of objectives that I can say, but it's just a very special feeling, and, truly God has been very kind. The family is very happy, and this one is for my entire family and especially for him. Vicky even admitted that he is now “better at changing diapers than acting.

Vicky Kaushal’s personal front

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif announced the arrival of their baby boy in November with an adorable post: Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. Priyanka Chopra, Ayushmann Khurrana, Karan Johar, and others sent their congratulations.

Vicky and Katrina were married in a private ceremony at the Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan on December 9, 2021. They kept their relationship private until their wedding.

Vicky’s professional front

Vicky's recent film, "Chhaava," directed by Laxman Utekar, was one of India's highest-grossing films of 2025, earning ?807 crore worldwide. He is next set to appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Love & War," alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Katrina's latest film was "Merry Christmas."