Vicky Kaushal Recalls Narrow Escape From Sand Mafia During Gangs Of Wasseypur Filming
Bad Newz's THIS Actor Was Almost Beaten By Sand Mafia: Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, and Triptii Dimri have been in the spotlight for their recent film Bad Newz. To celebrate its release, Vicky Kaushal surprised fans by visiting a cinema hall on Saturday. He shared a video online, wearing a white kurta and showing gratitude to the audience. Did you know Vicky Kaushal's career began with Gangs of Wasseypur? Let's explore some surprising incidents from his journey.
Vicky Kaushal started in the film industry as an assistant director to Anurag Kashyap for Gangs of Wasseypur. On Tanmay Bhat's YouTube show, he revealed that he was almost beaten by a sand mafia while working on the film. "The coal smuggling shown in the film (Gangs of Wasseypur) was real. We shot it," he said. He further explained, "One incident happened when we went to capture visuals of illegal sand mining."
During the shoot, Vicky was shocked to see how openly illegal sand mining occurred. "I was baffled because that was the first time I realised that this happens so openly that you wouldn't feel that this is actual smuggling going on; you would feel that it is a properly run business because there weren't just two trucks standing there, there were 500 trucks," he said. While secretly filming the scene, he got caught by some people.
"There were 500 people surrounding us," Vicky recalled. The camera attendant, an older man over 50 years old, called the unit saying they were in a difficult situation and couldn't bring the camera on time. Believing the cameraman was calling someone influential, local goons slapped him, snatched the camera, and threatened to break it.
"We both were about to get beaten up, but we somehow escaped," added Vicky. This incident highlights the dangers faced during filmmaking in certain regions.
Despite these challenges early in his career, Vicky Kaushal has risen to become one of Bollywood's prominent actors. His experiences have shaped his journey and contributed to his success in the industry.
Vicky's dedication and passion for his craft are evident through such stories from his early days in cinema. These experiences have undoubtedly played a role in honing his skills and resilience as an actor.
The actor continues to captivate audiences with his performances and remains grateful for their support throughout his career.
Vicky Kaushal's journey from being an assistant director to a celebrated actor is inspiring for many aspiring artists in Bollywood.
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