Vicky Kaushal reveals Sam Manekshaw's daughter texted him after watching ‘Tauba Tauba’, said ‘You made me believe you were my father, you can’t be doing this now.’

Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal, known for his outstanding performances, recently reflected on his role as Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur and shared a touching interaction with the late Army chief’s daughter, Maya Manekshaw.

Despite Sam Bahadur not achieving the box office success it deserved, partly due to stiff competition from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, the film deeply resonated with audiences.
Many praised Vicky Kaushal for his exceptional portrayal of Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal.

Vicky considers playing Sam Manekshaw his most challenging role to date. He recalled a heartwarming incident involving Maya Manekshaw after she watched the song "Tauba Tauba" from his latest film Bad Newz.

In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Vicky shared, “There’s a difference between playing an army officer and playing an army officer who is considered a legend by the Army. It’s a huge responsibility.”

He further reflected on how his parents, who lived through the 1971 India-Pakistan war in Punjab, would share stories of the late Army chief.

“My parents used to tell me how they would study in dark rooms, hide in the storeroom, and anxiously wait for Sam Sir’s instructions on the radio. Growing up with these stories and then getting the opportunity to play him on screen felt like such a huge responsibility. It was nerve-wracking, but I was lucky to have been in the capable hands of Meghna Gulzar,” he said, praising the director.

Vicky also recounted a memorable exchange with Maya Manekshaw. “The other day, Maya messaged me after seeing ‘Tauba Tauba’. She asked, ‘Who is this guy?’ and I was confused. She explained, ‘Five months ago, you made me believe you were my father; you can’t be doing this now.’ I mean, it’s my job,” Vicky said with a laugh, adding, “But it felt like the biggest compliment for me.”

Although Sam Bahadur didn’t perform as expected at the box office, Vicky’s portrayal of Sam Manekshaw left a lasting impact, further solidifying his reputation as one of Bollywood’s finest actors.