During a recent conversation, Vicky Kaushal, known for his role in 'Sam Bahadur', revealed how he landed a supporting role in Shahrukh Khan's 2023 film 'Dunki'. The actor shared that, although the director wanted someone like him for the role, he wasn't directly approached at first. Here's the full story as narrated by the actor.

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Vicky Kaushal Talks About How He Landed the Cameo in Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki

When discussing his role in the Rajkumar Hirani film Dunki, Vicky Kaushal revealed that he personally approached Hirani to be a part of the project. Kaushal's father, Sham Kaushal, served as the film's action director and inquired about who would be involved in the fire scene. Hirani expressed interest in working with 'someone like Vicky Kaushal' for that particular scene. However, the director did not immediately offer the role to Vicky, as he believed it was too insignificant for the 'Raazi' actor. When Vicky learned of this from his father, he promptly contacted Rajkumar Hirani and expressed his interest in the role, despite its small size.

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Vicky Kaushal and Rajkumar Hirani had previously collaborated on the 2018 film 'Sanju', a biopic about Sanjay Dutt's life starring Ranbir Kapoor. When discussing his collaboration with his favourite director, Vicky expressed his willingness to do whatever was required. He stated, 'I told Raju sir that even if he had wanted me to simply pass by unnoticed, I would happily do that as well.' The actor's unwavering trust in Rajkumar Hirani was evident when he said, 'I landed up in his office that very day and said yes without even listening to the script. The first time I saw the full film was during the screening. I only knew my part.'

Vicky Kaushal Talks About Dunki and Punjab

During the interview, Vicky Kaushal also spoke about the portrayal of his home state, Punjab, in the film. The 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' actor said, 'I was happy to see Punjab like that after a long time. I told Raju sir that, at a time when everything is gritty and real, where we see the problems and struggles of states, he actually gave a vibrant, colourful charm to Punjab. That moment when Taapsee's character removes her shoes and wants to feel the earth in her hometown upon returning from abroad after decades, that was special to me.'

Dunki, starring Shahrukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles, was released in December 2023 in theatres. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film was jointly produced by Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films. Dunki is also available for streaming on Netflix.