Unprecedented, difficult and unpredictable”, that’s how Vicky Kaushal defines 2020. But he wishes that in 2021, the world would get rid of Coronavirus. “I hope the vaccine is available for everyone soon and this year is a healthier year for all,” he says, adding that he’s not much of a New Year resolution person. “I believe if you feel like taking up a resolution, you shouldn’t wait for a new year to ring in,” he says.

At the work front, Kaushal has Sardar Udham Singh releasing this year. “It’s in post-production and like everyone else, the makers are waiting for the theatres to be fully functional, for people to start going out and then release new films,” says the actor.

Next in line for Kaushal are The Immortal Ashwatthama and the biopic on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. He has also signed another big banner project, which he can’t divulge details of. “I’m currently prepping for The Immortal Ashwatthama. It’s my first superhero film and I’m looking forward for that journey to start,” he continues, “For Sam Manekshaw, we’re trying to bring something fresh to the table, so yes I’m excited about that too.”

The actor is quite content with the variety on his plate. As an artiste, he’s always on the “lookout to work with good storytellers”, be a part of great stories and do characters that challenge his capabilities and help him grow as an actor.

“I feel blessed to be working with the likes of Shoojit Sircar, Aditya Dhar and Meghna Gulzar in my upcoming films. And the characters I am portraying in these projects are very different from each other,” adds the 32-year-old.

Meanwhile, Kaushal also shows inclination towards the web. With his films Love per Square Foot and Lust Stories (both in 2018), he had ventured into OTT, but hasn’t done anything else after that.

“I think makers and the audience have opened up to the web now. I don’t know if it would be possible for me to do something on OTT in 2021, because I’m committed to my other projects. But, yes, if anything interesting comes up and I can manage, then I’ll definitely do it,” he says.

Even though people have slowly started getting back to work, Kaushal asserts that one should remember that the pandemic isn’t over yet.

Expressing displeasure about how some people are still flouting norms, he says, “People need to take things seriously, take basic precautions like wear masks and maintain social distance. The virus is very much out there. If not yourself, think about those around you — your family, friends, and colleagues. We can’t take things lightly and flout regulations.”