Vicky Kaushal reveals the toughest part of fatherhood since welcoming baby boy

In a new interview, Vicky Kaushal revealed that he took six weeks off after Vihaan’s birth and admitted that going back to work was tough.

Fatherhood has given actor Vicky Kaushal a whole new role to cherish. Ever since he and his wife Katrina Kaif welcomed their baby boy last year, the actor says life has changed in the most beautiful way. However, Vicky has admitted that being a father comes with its own emotional challenges.

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif welcomed their baby boy in November last year.

Vicky Kaushal on hardest part of fatherhood

In an interview with Nod magazine, Vicky opened up about the most challenging aspect of fatherhood. During the conversation, Vicky revealed that he took six weeks off after Vihaan’s birth and vividly recalled the day he returned to work. He spoke about the moment it hit him that he would be away from his son for four days while filming in Wai, nearly 230 km from home in Mumbai.

“My heart sank. It was hard. There are so many new feelings that surface almost on a daily basis, because being a parent is new to me. I understand now when others would say ‘yaar, bacha kitna jaldi bada ho raha hai’ (the child is growing up so quickly). And I would think, ‘What you’re talking about? Your child is still a year old.’ Now I get it,” Vicky said.

How has fatherhood changed him? “It occurs to me at the most random moments that that (instilling the right values) is now my responsibility towards my son. He is going to learn by observing how his parents are thinking, talking, and behaving. So, I’ve realised whatever you want to see reflected in him has to come in your actions rather than words,” added the actor.

Vicky, Katrina embrace fatherhood

Vicky and Katrina Kaif welcomed their baby boy in November last year and announced the joyous news with a cute post that read, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy.” On January 7, the couple revealed their son’s name: Vihaan Kaushal.

Vicky and Katrina got married in an intimate ceremony at the Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan on December 9, 2021. They kept their relationship a secret until they made it official by tying the knot.

On the work front, Vicky delivered one of India’s highest-grossing films of 2025, Chhaava. Helmed by Laxman Utekar, the epic historical drama collected ₹807 crore worldwide at the box office. Vicky will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Love & War. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Katrina was last seen in Merry Christmas.