Vicky Kaushal, shared poignant memories of his father Sham Kaushal’s struggles in an interview. Vicky revealed that his father, now a renowned action director, faced severe hardships in Punjab before moving to Mumbai in 1978. Despite having a Master’s degree in English literature, Sham Kaushal was jobless and once even contemplated suicide. Concerned for his well-being, Vicky’s grandfather sent Sham to Mumbai with a friend.
In Mumbai, Sham was prepared to take up any job, including working as a sweeper, to survive. His perseverance eventually led him to work as a stuntman, and in 1990, he got his big break as an independent action director with the Malayalam film “Indrajaalam.”
Reflecting on his own career choices, Vicky mentioned that while his parents were pleased with the idea of him securing a stable job after studying engineering and landing a job offer, he felt that a conventional 9-5 job would depress him. Despite passing with good marks and having a job offer, Vicky decided to pursue acting, a decision that made his family happy, as it symbolized the culmination of his father’s struggles.
Sham Kaushal has had a distinguished career, contributing to numerous notable films in Bollywood, such as “Gangs of Wasseypur” (2012), “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” (2013), “PK” (2014), “Padmaavat” (2018), “Sanju” (2018), “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), and “Simmba” (2018). He also worked on the international hit “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008), which won multiple Academy Awards.
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Vicky’s recounting of his father’s journey is a testament to the resilience and determination required to overcome significant challenges and achieve success. It also highlights the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
