Upala KBR (DNA; December 12, 2016)

It’s now confirmed. Vicky Kaushal is part of the untitled Sanjay Dutt biopic. In the film, he plays one of Dutt’s closest friends (name withheld).

Says an insider, “The character being played by Vicky, is one of a friend settled in the US and who knows Baba from his childhood. The makers do not want to release his name as he’s not from the film industry and wants to protect his privacy. Only people close to Sanju know the identity of this character.”

According to the insider, “Vicky will be seen throughout the film. This friend has been with the actor through all his ups and downs. And as Sanju can’t visit the US, (due to visa issues) this friend flies down a couple of times a year to India to meet him, or they meet abroad. Director Raju Hirani also met him on one of his trips to the US to research his character and look. Vicky will meet this US friend soon, so he is more in sync with his character.”

The biopic is expected to release by next Christmas. Shooting commences February 2017.