Vicky Kaushal reacts to losing National Film Award to Pushpa star Allu Arjun, says ‘I don’t have any...’

Vicky Kaushal opened up about losing the Best Actor award at the recently announced 69th National Film Awards to Pushpa star Allu Arjun.

By Aanchal Sharma
| Updated: September 19, 2023 10:57 AM IST

Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal won over the critics and audiences with his performance in the film Sardar Udham. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the film went on to receive several awards and recognitions, including National Film Awards. While Vicky was touted to be a top contender for the Best Actor award at the ceremony, Allu Arjun won the award for his titular role in the blockbuster film Pushpa: The Rise. In a recent interview, Vicky opened up about losing the award and revealed whether he was disappointed by the loss. Also Read - Animal box office collection update: Ranbir Kapoor new movie hits Rs 425 crore mark; beats Jawan and registers insane numbers in the US

Vicky Kaushal reacts to losing Best Actor award to Allu Arjun

Speaking about not winning the Best Actor award at the 69th National Film Awards, Vicky said that he is not disappointed. “The thing is that many times, when you get a film, and get to work with a director that you like, you think that’s where your dream has come true, which is genuinely true for Sardar Udham,” the actor said in an interview with Hindustan Times. Also Read - Dunki trailer highlights: Shah Rukh Khan as an old man to Vicky Kaushal's 'angrezi' — Best scenes that promise a rollercoaster ride

Vicky further added that being a Punjabi, the story has been very, very close to his heart. The actor said that he has been hearing the story of Sardar Udham since his childhood days and always wondered why many people don’t know about the man. Also Read - Dunki Trailer Reaction: Shah Rukh Khan, Rajkumar Hirani film's intrigue factor wows netizens [Check Reactions]

The Sam Bahadur star further said that for him to get the opportunity to play the role of Sardar Udham Singh was a big deal. "After that, what I got or didn’t get, everything was a bonus. For me, the story to reach the world, to get appreciated, to get resonated, that is everything," Vicky added in his interview. He further said that all the rewards for the film are bonuses and he doesn't have any any qualms.

For the unversed, Vicky already has a Best Actor National Film Award in his kitty, which he won for the war film Uri: The Surgical Strike. The actor will next be seen in YRF’s The Great Indian Family. He will also be seen in Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming biopic drama, Sam Bahadur.

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ByAanchal Sharma
| Updated: September 19, 2023 10:57 AM IST