Vicky Kaushal turns 38: When Katrina Kaif admitted he was 'just a name I had heard but had never associated with'

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are among Bollywood’s most loved celebrity couples. Their relationship continues to attract admiration from fans, who often praise their chemistry and the privacy they maintained throughout their courtship. However, Katrina once revealed that before meeting Vicky, she had never considered him a potential partner.After marrying Vicky in December 2021, Katrina appeared on 'Koffee with Karan' Season 7 and spoke openly about their relationship. Looking back on how their romance began, she admitted that Vicky was not someone she had thought about romantically. She said, "I didn't even know much about him. He was just a name I had heard but had never associated with. But then, when I met him, I was won over!"Katrina also shared that the first person she confided in was filmmaker Zoya Akhtar. It was at one of Zoya’s gatherings that Katrina and Vicky got to know each other better. The actress described the relationship as something she never expected. She added, "It was my destiny and it was really meant to be.There were so many coincidences that at one point all of it just felt so unreal."As Vicky Kaushal celebrates his 38th birthday on May 16, fans are revisiting not only his successful career but also his much-loved relationship with Katrina. Over the years, Vicky has earned a reputation as one of Hindi cinema’s most dependable performers. His acclaimed filmography includes 'Masaan', 'Raazi', 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', and 'Sardar Udham'. Vicky has a packed slate of high-profile releases in the coming months. His upcoming projects include Lahore 1947, scheduled to release in August 2026. He will also be seen in Mahavatar in December 2026.In addition, Vicky stars in 'Love & War', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which is expected to arrive in January 2027.