PremiumVicky Kaushal becomes the first Indian actor to be followed back by the official Instagram page
Right after the success of Sam Bahadur, Vicky Kaushal and his fans have another reason to party. He has become the first Indian actor to be followed by Instagram.
Vicky Kaushal becomes the first Indian actor to be followed back by Instagram.
Last Updated: 11.26 PM, Dec 23, 2023
Drums rolling! Right after the success of Sam Bahadur, Vicky Kaushal and his fans have another reason to party. The 35-year-old national award-winning actor has become the first Indian actor to be followed by the official Instagram page. His fan pages have thronged to X and Instagram to share the announcement, which is trending online right now.
Vicky Kaushal becomes the first Indian actor to be followed by Instagram
We know that the most-followed Instagram account in the world is Instagram itself. It has over 665 million Instagram followers currently. After this, famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo bagged the second spot with over 615 million followers, followed by Lionel Messi with 495 followers.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is the most-followed Asian on Instagram with over 265 million followers. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is the most-followed Indian female on Instagram with over 90.1 million followers currently.
Among so many appreciated personalities, Vicky Kaushal – who merely has over 16.7 million followers on Instagram, has become the first Indian celebrity to be followed back by the official Instagram page today.
Besides Vicky, Vice President of Meta – Vishal Shah – who is also an Indian by origin, is also followed on Instagram.
Vicky Kaushal and his rise in 2023
In 2023, the renowned actor Vicky Kaushal shared the screen with actress Sara Ali Khan in the romantic comedy "Zara Hatke Zara Bachke," depicting the challenges faced by a small-town couple striving for privacy. The film not only gained critical acclaim but also achieved significant commercial success, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark globally.
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Later in the same year, Kaushal took on the titular role in the family film "The Great Indian Family" (2023). Despite a mediocre reception from critics for the film, Kaushal's performance was lauded for adding depth to the narrative. In December, he portrayed India's first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, in the biopic 'Sam Bahadur,' which also crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone at the global box office. Towards the end of the year, Kaushal made a special appearance in the comedy-drama 'Dunki,' featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles.
Looking ahead to 2024, Vicky Kaushal is set to star in filmmaker Anand Tiwari's romantic comedy 'Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam,' alongside Triptii Dimri, promising another cinematic treat for the audience.