Vicky Kaushal Recalls Childhood Memory On Janmashtami; Says ‘Dahi Handi Was More Than Just A Celebration’ –

Vicky Kaushal is all set for his next release The Great Indian Family co-starring Manushi Chillar. The family drama is releasing on September 22. Well, ahead of the release, the actor will be celebrating Dahi Handi this year during the Janmashtami celebrations. He will be participating in one of Mumbai’s biggest Dahi Handi event and will make thousands of people dance to his latest song Kanhaiya Twitter Pe Aaja which is currently climbing the music charts.

Talking about Dahi Handi celebrations, Vicky said, “Growing up in Mumbai, Dahi Handi was more than just a celebration. It was all about the spirit, unity, and unbreakable bonds of the people. I always felt that the human pyramid formed to break the ‘Handi’ is a powerful metaphor for resilience and unity. This festival reflects India’s spirit. I am extremely delighted that this year, I get to be a part of that infectious vibe and celebrate it with such enthusiastic kids. This will definitely take me down my childhood memory lane when I used to go with my family for the local Dahi Handi celebration.”

The Great Indian Family, a family entertainer directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The makers recently unveiled the film’s first teaser, offering a sneak peek into the comical family drama. Set in rural India, the storyline revolves around the chaos that unfolds within Vicky’s character’s family due to unexpected events beyond their control.

In the teaser, the actor passionately discusses the importance of family bonds until he becomes emotional about his eccentric family members. He even refers to his family as a ‘snake’ that can turn his aspirations to ashes. Then, multiple voices call him out for speaking negatively about his loved ones. He swiftly changes his tone, explaining that he wants to warn the audience about “The Great Indian Family.”

Vicky Kaushal is set to star in Meghna Gulzar’s biopic on Sam Maneckshaw, with aims at a December release. Former Miss World Manushi Chillar made her debut last year in Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj.