Vicky Kaushal Applauds Navneet Malik for The Freelancer

Navneet Malik is on cloud nine these days, and it's not hard to see why. His performance as Moshin in "The Freelancer" has earned him heaps of compliments from various quarters. This marks a significant milestone for Navneet as it's his first time playing a negative lead on screen, and people can't stop praising his acting chops.

From director Bhav Dhulia to writer Shirish Thorat, his co-stars, friends, family, and viewers alike, everyone has been showering Navneet with praise. But the icing on the cake was when he had the pleasure of meeting Vicky Kaushal. Yes, Navneet's Josh was certainly High when he met Vicky Kaushal, and the Uri actor showered him with praises. 

Recalling the encounter, Navneet said, "Vicky is not just a fantastic actor but also a genuinely humble and warm person. When we met, he welcomed me with a big smile and mentioned that he had watched 'The Freelancer' trailer and was eagerly looking forward to the series, especially my character, Moshin. He also acknowledged how fortunate I am to work with Neeraj Pandey and expressed his desire to collaborate with Neeraj Pandey in the future. He wished me the best for 'The Freelancer' and my upcoming projects, and we even clicked a heartwarming picture together."

Navneet continued, "I'm truly touched by his words, support, and encouragement. While I have great admiration for his acting skills, it's his down-to-earth nature and cheerful personality that has left a lasting impression on me. I hope our paths cross again in the future, and maybe we even get to share the screen someday."

The Freelancer stars Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Kashmira Pardesi, Sushant Singh, Manjari Fadnis, Sarah Janedias, John Kokken, and Gauri Balaji in important roles. The series premiered on September 1st, 2023 on Disney+Hotstar.