Kriti Sanon's journey in Bollywood has been marked by diverse roles and significant decisions, including turning down Karan Johar's offer to star in "Lust Stories". This decision, made due to her mother's reservations about the script's sensual nature, particularly a scene focusing on a woman's orgasm, became a talking point on "Koffee With Karan". Sanon explained that her mother, coming from a middle-class background, found the theme too controversial for the early stages of her career.
Despite this initial hesitation towards overtly sensual roles, Sanon has proven her versatility and talent in a range of films. She won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for "Heropanti". Her career progressed with starring roles in the commercially successful romantic comedies "Bareilly Ki Barfi" and "Luka Chuppi". She also achieved her highest-grossing releases with the ensemble comedies "Dilwale" and "Housefull 4". Her portrayal of a surrogate mother in "Mimi" earned her a National Film Award and another Filmfare Award for Best Actress, solidifying her position as a leading actress in Bollywood. More recently, she has starred in commercially successful comedies such as "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya" and "Crew".
Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal has carved a niche for himself with powerful performances in films like "Uri: The Surgical Strike," for which he won a National Film Award. His portrayal of Sardar Udham Singh in "Sardar Udham" was also widely lauded. In 2024, Kaushal starred in "Bad Newz".
Given their individual successes and undeniable talent, fans have expressed a strong desire to see Kriti Sanon and Vicky Kaushal share screen space in a film. The actors also seem keen on the idea. In 2022, Kriti Sanon wished Vicky Kaushal a happy birthday on Instagram, expressing her desire to work with him, "And let's do a film together soon instead of just sitting next to each other at award functions!". Vicky Kaushal responded positively, resharing her post and humorously urging directors and producers to take note.
While there were reports of Vicky Kaushal joining Kriti Sanon in the sequel to "Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein", no concrete project has materialized to date. However, their fans remain hopeful. The duo recently appeared on the talk show "Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle", fueling further anticipation for a potential collaboration.
The pairing of Kriti Sanon and Vicky Kaushal is appealing due to their similar backgrounds and grounded personas. Both have engineering degrees and come from middle-class families. Their on-screen collaboration would undoubtedly be a "fresh bomb pairing," as noted by fans.
