Vicky Kaushal, who has delivered some remarkable performances over the years, still considers his portrayal of Sam Manekshaw as his most challenging role to date. However, playing India’s first Field Marshal came with its own set of unique pressures—especially when you’re also dancing to a peppy number like “Tauba Tauba” in your next film! A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Vicky shared a hilarious incident involving the late Army chief’s daughter, Maya Manekshaw. The actor revealed that after she watched the lively song from his latest film Bad Newz, she couldn’t help but send him a message.
"There’s something about playing an army officer, but playing an army officer who is considered a legend? That’s a whole new level of responsibility," Vicky explained. "I grew up hearing stories about Sam Manekshaw from my parents, especially about the 1971 India-Pakistan war. They’d talk about studying in dark rooms and hiding in storerooms, waiting for Sam sir’s instructions on the radio.
So, getting to play him on screen was a nerve-wracking but incredibly fulfilling experience." A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) But it seems that stepping into Sam Manekshaw’s boots left a lasting impression—on both the audience and his family. "The other day, Maya, one of Sam Manekshaw’s daughters, messaged me after seeing ‘Tauba Tauba’.
She was like, ‘Who is this guy?’ and I was like, ‘Wh.