Vikrant Massey Retires: From Balika Vadhu To The 12th Failure: A Look Back At Actors’ Journeys
News Mania Desk / Piyal Chatterjee / 2nd December 2024
Vikrant Massey’s latest Instagram post has left his fans in shock. At the age of 37, the actor announced his retirement from acting. He stated that it was time for him to “recalibrate and go back home.” In his message, Vikrant wrote, “Hello, The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. I thank each and every one of you for your indelible support. But as I move forward, I realise it’s time to recalibrate and go back home. As a Husband, Father & a Son. And also as an Actor. So coming 2025, we would meet each other for one last time. Until time deems right. Last 2 movies and many a years of memories. Thank you again. For everything and everything in between. Forever indebted.”
According to reports, Vikrant Massey is now shooting for two films: Yaar Jigri and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. As he announces his retirement, let us look back at his life, hits, misses, and unforgettable talks.
Vikrant Massey comes from a family with a diverse cultural and traditional background. His father, Jolly Massey, is a Christian, while his mother, Meena Massey, is Sikh. Vikrant’s brother, Mohsin Massey, practices Islam. According to accounts, Vikrant Massey attended St. Anthony’s High School in Versova, Mumbai. He went on to complete his higher studies at R. D. National College of Arts and Science in Bandra, Mumbai. Vikrant Massey made his acting debut in 2007’s musical sitcom Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. He went on to appear in popular television shows such as Balika Vadhu, Gumrah: End of Innocence, and Qubool Hai. Vikrant Massey made his Bollywood debut in the 2013 film Lootera, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh played the film’s lead parts.
The list of Vikrant Massey’s hits cannot begin without the 12th Fail. In this biographical drama, the actor delivered a powerful portrayal as Manoj Kumar Sharma, a youngster who rose from terrible poverty to become an Indian Police Service officer.
Vikrant Massey captured hearts in the Haseen Dillruba series as Rishabh “Rishu” Saxena, a passionately amorous lover who would go to any length to defend his wife, Rani Kashyap (played by Taapsee Pannu).
Do not call yourself a Vikrant Massey fan unless you’ve watched him as Bablu Pandit in season one of this action-packed crime thriller. In the show, the actor appeared alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyenndu.
Vikrant Massey played Nawab Khan in the web series. It is directed by Nitya Mehra, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Prashant Nair, Alankrita Shrivastava, and Neeraj Ghaywan. The Sabarmati Report, Vikrant Massey’s latest project, is presently showing in theaters. Fans and critics alike have praised the flick.
