Vicky Kaushal pens a heartfelt note, reveals Meghna Gulzar first told him about ‘Sam Bahadur’ during ‘Raazi’ – Times of India

Vicky Kaushal who was last seen in ‘Govinda Naam Mera’ in an out-and-out entertaining, massy avatar, will showcase a new side of him, yet again in ‘Sam Bahadur’. The actor’s next is based on Field Marshall Sam Maneckshaw’s life. With this film, Vicky collaborates for the second time with Meghna Gulzar after ‘Raazi’ with Alia Bhatt.
Today, Vicky dropped a picture with Meghna, got nostalgic and recalled the time when the director had briefly told him about ‘Sam Bahadur’. Vicky expressed, “6 years ago, in 2017, while Shooting for ‘Raazi’ here in Punjab, on this very terrace… @meghnagulzar briefly mentioned #Samबहादुर for the first time, as one of her future projects. Quietly in my heart, I sent out a wish to the universe… to one day be considered for the role…Today… sitting on the same terrace with Meghna, as we are set for an all-nighter, shooting for a beautiful episode from Sam’s life. Living Sam is probably the most magical journey I’m on as an Actor!”

Meghna also re-shared Vicky’s post and wrote, “Couldn’t have asked for a better deja vu @vickykaushal09!”

Many fans commented on Vicky’s post and said that they’re proud of him. A while ago, the makers had dropped a glimpse into the world of ‘Sam Bahadur’ and announced the film’s release date which left people in awe.

‘Sam Bahadur’ is set to release on December 1, 2023.