Vicky Kaushal is Grateful for Debut Film ‘Masaan’

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Bollywood heartthrob Vicky Kaushal’s debut film as a lead, ‘Masaan’, has completed seven years in Hindi cinema and the actor has expressed gratitude towards it.

Vicky took to Instagram, where he shared some glimpses of the film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan.

“7 saal ho gaye! Dil se shukriya. #Masaan (It’s been 7 years. A heartfelt gratitude),” he wrote as the caption for the movie, which has achieved cult status since its release.

Vicky’s co-star from the film Shweta Tripathi took to the comment section and posted a ‘namaste’ emoji.

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar said: “What a film and how sublime were you? Congratulations.”

Ghaywan dropped a series of emoticons including balloons, fire and a train.

Vicky’s close friend and actor Ishaan Khatter called the special day a ‘Masaan day’ for the actor.

“Happy masaan day @neeraj. ghaywan@vickykaushal09,” he wrote.

‘Masaan’ is an independent drama film, which also stars Richa Chadda. The film deals with the issues of a casteist society and shows the tragic love story between a lower caste boy and an upper caste girl.

The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival winning two awards.