Vicky Kaushal is a man of contradictions—the kind that make a star.
He’s got the grit of a soldier, the soul of a poet, and the kind of easy, unforced charm that turns heads without trying. He can command a battlefield in Uri, break hearts in Raazi, and set the screen on fire in “Tauba Tauba”—all while making it look ridiculously effortless. In an industry where image is everything, Kaushal’s greatest flex is that he doesn’t need one.
Jacket, vest, trousers, sliders and neck chain, all by HermèsAshish Shah
Beyond his on-screen genius, Kaushal's accolades speak volumes. He clinched the National Film Award for Best Actor for Uri: The Surgical Strike and has secured multiple Filmfare Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Sanju and Best Actor (Critics) for Sardar Udham. His recent portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhaava has not only garnered critical acclaim but also achieved monumental box office success, with the film approaching the ₹600 crore mark. Despite this meteoric rise, Kaushal remains grounded, often attributing his success to authenticity and a connection with his roots.
That’s exactly why he’s our leading man.
For over nine decades, Esquire has celebrated men who define their own path—men who lead, disrupt, and own their space with style. Kaushal is all that and more. You’ve seen the cover.
Now, here’s the full shoot.
Leather jacket and trousers, both by Sameer Madan, Cotton vest by Sahil Aneja, Shoes by Jeetinder SandhuAshish Shah
Here are all the images from our Vicky Kaushal cover shoot!
Jacket, vest, trousers, sliders and neck chain, all by HermèsAshish Shah
Jacket, vest, trousers, sliders and neck chain, all by HermèsAshish Shah
Shirt by Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Tousers by Sahil AnejaAshish Shah
Double breasted suit by Dinkar Aneja; Shirt by Echké, Necktie by Sunil Mehra, Pocket Square by HUGO BOSS
Shirt by Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Tousers by Sahil Aneja
Embellished jacket by Gaurav Gupta, Sunglasses by Saint Laurent from Drishti Boutique
Jacket, vest, trousers, sliders and neck chain, all by Hermès
Double breasted suit by Dinkar Aneja; Shirt by Echké, Necktie by Sunil Mehra, Pocket Square by HUGO BOSS
Embellished jacket by Gaurav Gupta, Sunglasses by Saint Laurent from Drishti Boutique
Double breasted suit by Dinkar Aneja; Shirt by Echké, Necktie by Sunil Mehra, Pocket Square by HUGO BOSSAshish Shah
Leather jacket and trousers, both by Sameer Madan, Cotton vest by Sahil Aneja, Shoes by Jeetinder Sandhu
Double breasted suit by Dinkar Aneja; Shirt by Echké, Necktie by Sunil Mehra, Pocket Square by HUGO BOSS
Credits
Chairperson: Avarna Jain
COO: Jamal Shaikh
Editor: Rahul Gangwani
Fashion and Creative Direction: Vijendra Bhardwaj
Editorial Mentor: Saira Menezes
Managing Editor: Sonal Nerurkar
Cover design: Jit Ray
Photos: Ashish Shah
Interviewed by: Mayukh Majumdar
Hair: Team Hakim’s Aalim
Makeup: Anil Sable
Bookings Editor: Varun Shah
Chief Assistant Stylist: Mehek Khanna
Fashion and Styling Coordinator: Richa Mehta
Artist Reputation Management: Think Talkies
