Karan Johar calls Vicky Kaushal “Soul and heartbeat” of Chhaava; Alia Bhatt says she “Cannot get over” his performance : Bollywood News

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava continues to receive widespread acclaim, with Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar being the latest to shower praise on the film. The historical drama, featuring Akshaye Khanna alongside Kaushal, has been praised for its compelling narrative and standout performances. After filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media to laud the film, Alia Bhatt followed suit, expressing her admiration for Kaushal’s powerful performance.

Karan Johar calls Vicky Kaushal “Soul and heartbeat” of Chhaava; Alia Bhatt says she “Cannot get over” his performance

Alia Bhatt’s Reaction to Chhaava

Taking to Instagram Stories, Alia Bhatt reshared a post about Chhaava, expressing her awe at Kaushal’s performance. She wrote, “Vicky Kaushal! What are you???? Cannot get over your performance in Chhaava! @vickykaushal09.” This endorsement from Bhatt, who previously shared screen space with Kaushal in Raazi, adds to the film’s growing recognition.

Karan Johar’s Earlier Appreciation

Before Alia Bhatt’s review, Karan Johar had already declared Chhaava a “blockbuster success.” In an Instagram Story on February 19, he wrote, “#chaava!!! Badhai ho on the BLOCKBUSTER success of a solid film with an unstoppable and emotionally visceral and relentless last act!! @vickykaushal09 is brilliant and is the SOUL and heartbeat of every frame and Akshaye Khanna is exemplary!! Congrats to Dinoo, Laxman and all @maddockfilms.” He praised the film’s emotional depth and Kaushal’s commanding screen presence.

Film’s Cast and Storytelling Excellence

Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Chhaava presents a gripping historical tale. Vicky Kaushal takes on the lead role, while Rashmika Mandanna portrays Maharani Yesubai and Akshaye Khanna plays the formidable antagonist, Aurangzeb. The ensemble cast also includes Divya Dutta, Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana, and Vineet Kumar Singh. Released on February 14, 2025

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