Vicky Kaushal feels Katrina Kaif has let herself go in Merry Christmas; says it is very unlike her as an actor: 'Her dance sequence with Vijay Sethupathi is my favourite'

Vicky Kaushal is not just Katrina Kaif’s husband but also one of her biggest admirers—and he’s never hesitant to show it. The actor recently opened up about Katrina’s performance in Merry Christmas, praising her fearless transformation and calling it one of her finest works to date.

From highlighting her striking dance sequence with Vijay Sethupathi to sharing his emotional reaction after watching the film, Vicky’s admiration for Katrina’s craft is both personal and profound.Speaking to Kareena Kapoor on The Hollywood Reporter India, Vicky reflected on Katrina's performance in Merry Christmas, saying she was fantastic in the film. He noted that the role marked a bold shift for Katrina, as she stepped into completely new territory with the character.The 'Chhaava' actor also singled out a particular dance sequence from Merry Christmas as one of his favourites, where Katrina Kaif performs alongside Vijay Sethupathi. He admired how effortlessly she let go in the moment—something he found refreshingly different from her usual on-screen persona.Earlier, right after the release of Merry Christmas, Vicky had lauded Katrina in a heartfelt note, writing, “#MerryChristmas everyone! So freaking proud of you love for how beautifully you have surrendered yourself to Sriram Sir’s masterful storytelling and to the complexities of ‘Maria’… her rawness, her mystery, her magic… all done with such honesty and nuance! And that dance… uff! This one’s truly your best work till date.

❤️❤️❤️.”On the professional front, Vicky Kaushal scored the year’s biggest blockbuster with Chhaava. Up next, he’s set to appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated film Love And War, where he stars alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.