Vicky Kaushal discusses coping with Anxiety

Actor Vicky Kaushal has always been candid about his journey in the film industry, openly addressing his struggles with anxiety and insecurities. In a recent interview with a leading magazine he shared that the key to managing anxiety is to acknowledge it rather than allowing it to take over.

The actor spoke about dealing with anxiety in an interview with Bazaar India. He was asked for his advice to younger creatives struggling with the same things. To which, Vicky responded, “The best thing to do for anxiety is to acknowledge it. The enemy is indulging in it. A senior actor once told me to make anxiety your friend. It’s always going to be there; you just need to master it. Acknowledging it is a great first step.

Vicky also noted that during difficult times, he finds his best self when he engages in creative challenges rather than becoming mentally bogged down by uncertainty.

He mentioned that he finds it fascinating to see different approaches in filmmaking. However, he is not sure if he would take that step right now, but he is "definitely intrigued”.

Most recently, Vicky starred in Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari, alongside Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk. Although the romantic comedy did not perform as expected at the box office, he is looking forward to his next project, Chhava, which chronicles the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film, featuring Rashmika Mandanna, is set to be released in December.

He will also appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated epic, Love & War, which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The release date for this film has been pushed from Christmas 2025 to March 20, 2026.