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Make no mistake. While speculations about the actor’s upcoming wedding with Katrina Kaif have been rife, he isn’t referring to that here. The actor has neither confirmed nor denied the news. In an exclusive conversation with Bombay Times around his film Sardar Udham, Vicky did speak about battling the tough pandemic phase and overcoming isolation.

Brimming with hope and excitement, he said, “This phase of life feels positive and exciting. Slowly and steadily, we have returned to a time where theatres have opened up. People are getting back to normalcy. We are stepping out. Maintaining safety and precaution is a must but it’s a big relief. We have been waiting for this time for a while. We are leaving Covid behind one step at a time.”

When asked if the pandemic took a toll on his mental health, the actor agreed. He explained, “Definitely! I was affected initially. I don’t think we have ever experienced a time where we have been cooped up in our houses for months at a stretch. In my case, I live in a big society, and it was a containment zone once the count of covid patients went up to 7-8. For months I had not even seen the face of the lift or even people on my floor. It started off with us feeling it’s a way of taking a break from routine but then everyone got impatient as the cases rose and the situation got serious. All of us knew of someone who was going through a crisis due to the pandemic. It was a phase where we were trying to get a grip on our emotions.”

While he is one of the most promising actors of today, his journey to stardom was peppered with its own challenges. Speaking of keeping his struggle private, he added, “I don’t delve into people knowing my struggles as it’s my personal journey of growth. Along the way, I realised I do have self-doubt. I won’t say insecurity but there’s always this fear that I could fail or blow it. The pressure is more when accomplished directors trust you with their story.”