Aditya Dhar recalls Uri connection as Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif reveal their baby’s name: ‘Life has…’
GH News January 08, 2026 02:06 PM

In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood its usually the red carpets and box office numbers that dominate conversations. However sometimes its the personal moments that takes the center stage. One such moment unfolded when Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif shared a deeply personal update sharing the name of their first baby with the fans.
A First Glimpse and a Name Filled With Meaning
On Wednesday Vicky and Katrina shared an adorable first picture of their newborn on Instagram. The photo showed the couple’s hands gently holding their son’s tiny hand. Along with the image they wrote “Our ray of light Vihaan Kaushal. Prayers are answered. Life is beautiful. Our world is changed in an instant. Gratitude beyond words.”
The announcement confirmed that the couple has named their baby boy Vihaan Kaushal a moment that was met with love and warm wishes from fans and colleagues alike.
Fans Draw a Special Uri Connection
Soon after the post went live fans flooded the comment section quickly drawing a connection between the name Vihaan and Vicky Kaushal’s iconic role in Uri: The Surgical Strike. In the 2019 blockbuster Vicky portrayed Major Vihaan Singh Shergill a performance that earned him widespread acclaim and a National Award.
One fan wrote “This one lifts the josh and melts our hearts” while another commented “Very unrelated but Vicky’s first big break Uri had its protagonist name as Vihaan. Sweet.” Another noted “The character that won Vicky a National Award for being the Best Actor will now live on as his son” with one more adding “and nice !!! I see Uri gave Vicky a lot… including his son’s name.”
Another user recalled an old anecdote writing “Remember Neha Dhupia saying Katrina crushing on Vicky during Uri .. Vicky’s character in Uri was Vihaan.”
Aditya Dhar Reacts: ‘Life Has Come Full Circle’
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar who directed Uri: The Surgical Strike also reacted to the coincidence. Taking to the comment section Dhar shared his emotions writing “@vicky @katrina huge congratulations!! Mere Vikkuuu from bringing Major Vihaan Singh Shergill to life on screen to now holding little Vihaan in your arms life really has come full circle.”
Reflecting further he added “All my love and blessings to the three of you. You’re both going to be extraordinary parents.”
A Joyous Chapter for the Couple
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif welcomed their baby boy in November last year and announced the news with a heartfelt post that read “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude we welcome our baby boy.” The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan on December 9 2021.