Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, currently riding high on the success of the film “Sam Bahadur,” has achieved a unique milestone by becoming the first Indian celebrity followed by Instagram’s official account on the popular social media platform.
With an impressive following of 16.7 million on Instagram, Vicky joins the exclusive list of 81 accounts followed by Instagram’s official handle, which boasts a massive 665 million followers, the highest on the platform.
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This recognition on Instagram comes as the culmination of a remarkable year for Vicky. He started the year starring opposite Sara Ali Khan in the romantic comedy “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” which surpassed the Rs 100-crore mark globally. While his subsequent release, “The Great Indian Family,” didn’t fare as well at the box office, Vicky received praise for his performance in the film.
The highlight of Vicky’s year was undoubtedly his portrayal of India’s first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, in the Meghna Gulzar-directed biopic “Sam Bahadur.” The film garnered critical acclaim and achieved significant commercial success by crossing the Rs 100-crore milestone at the global box office.
Wrapping up the year on a high note, Vicky made a special appearance in Rajkumar Hirani’s “Dunki,” alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu. The comedy-drama has already grossed an impressive Rs 157 crore worldwide in just four days.
Looking ahead to 2024, Vicky Kaushal is gearing up for his next project, a romantic comedy titled “Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam,” directed by Anand Tiwari and co-starring Triptii Dimri, known for her role in “Animal.”