Embracing the challenge of maintaining peak fitness, Vicky Kaushal, in preparation for his role in Sam Bahadur, detailed his experience shooting at the Indian Military Academy alongside dedicated cadets. Despite the physically demanding schedule, Vicky found inspiration from the cadets who concluded their drills with 10 knuckle pushups daily. This ritual became a shared endeavour, with Vicky committing to the practice alongside them.

Vicky shared, "The cadets mentioned they would complete their drill with 10 knuckle pushups... so it became a ritual for me as well. No matter how fatigued we were at the end of the shoot, pack up would only be announced after I completed those 10 knuckle pushups with them."

Appreciating the discipline and motivation of the cadets, Vicky remarked, "Such spirited boys at the IMA. One of the most disciplined and inspiring places I have been to."