Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal is facing a wave of online criticism following a viral video from a recent wedding ceremony where his attempt at humour was met with a mixed response. Known for his public displays of affection toward his wife, actress Katrina Kaif, Kaushal’s recent remarks regarding married life have sparked a debate over the appropriateness of "wife jokes" in a modern social context. ‘Our Ray of Light’: Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal Share FIRST Photo With Their Baby Boy, Reveal His Name As Vihaan Kaushal in Heartwarming Post.

What did Vicky Kaushal Say?

The controversy stems from a clip that surfaced on social media platforms, including Reddit and X, showing the Uri actor interacting with guests at a wedding reception. In the video, Kaushal is seen speaking to the father of the groom, encouraging the groom to lead a chant of his famous catchphrase, "How's the josh?"

After the audience responded with the customary "High, sir!", Kaushal followed up with a quip about the longevity of that enthusiasm.

"I’ve noticed that bachelors always have high energy and enthusiasm," Kaushal said in the video. "For those of us who are married, that enthusiasm keeps dropping year after year. But don’t worry, it doesn’t fade in just four days."

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Vicky Kaushal Disappoints Fans with Marriage Remarks

While some attendees were seen laughing in the clip, the reaction online has been significantly more critical. Many fans expressed disappointment, suggesting that such tropes, often referred to as "boomer humour", feel outdated and disrespectful to his spouse.

"We are seriously still making misogynistic 'marriage' jokes in 2026?" one user commented on Reddit, referencing the persistence of the stereotype that marriage is a burden for men. Others noted that the jokes felt out of character for the actor, who has built a public image as a supportive and progressive husband.

Furious Netizens Slam Vicky Kaushal 

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Fans argued that even if the comments were intended as lighthearted stage banter, they indirectly mock the institution of marriage and his own partner.

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s Marital Life

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif married in a high-profile ceremony in December 2021. Since then, the couple has been a favourite of the paparazzi and social media users for their seemingly stable and private relationship.

The backlash comes at a particularly sensitive time for the couple's public image. In November 2025, they welcomed their first child, a son named Vihaan. Having recently shared several heartwarming posts about fatherhood and his "superhero" wife, the sudden shift toward traditional "unhappy husband" humour has left many followers feeling the remarks were "cringe-worthy" and inconsistent with his established persona. New Mom Katrina Kaif Seen for the First Time Since Son Vihaan's Birth, Actress Smiles Through Mask (Watch Video).

Kaushal has not yet issued an official statement regarding the viral clip or the subsequent social media reaction.

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