“Forever Indebted”: Vikrant Massey Announces Retirement From Acting

Vikrant Massey, who had a remarkable 2023 after starring in ‘12th Fail’, has announced his retirement from acting.

Entertainment Desk
Written By: Entertainment Desk
Updated: December 02, 2024 | 10:50 IST
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Vikrant Massey has announced his retirement from acting.

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey had a remarkable 2023 as he received immense praise for his movie ‘12th Fail’. The Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial was based on the life of IPS officer Manoj Sharma, and the movie turned out to be a classic underdog story, resonating with millions in India. For his performance in ‘12th Fail’, Vikrant Massey also bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics). The actor recently appeared in ‘The Sabarmati Report’. The Ektaa Kapoor-backed film is nearing the Rs 30 crore mark in India.

However, Vikrant Massey has now shocked his fans, announcing his retirement from acting at the age of 37. On Monday morning, the actor took to Instagram to announce that he is planning to take a step back from acting in 2025.

“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 its time to recalibrate and go back home. As a Husband, Father & a Son. And also as an Actor,” he wrote on Instagram.

“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." Vikrant ended his note to the audience with 'Forever indebted',” he added.

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As per several reports, Vikrant Massey is currently working on two films – ‘Yaar Jigri’ and ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’.

Soon after Vikrant Massey made the announcement, several social media users reacted to the news.

One user commented, “Why would you that.. ? There are hardly any actors like you. We need some good cinema.”

“Suddenly? Is everything alright? That's so surprising for the fans. We really like your acting and movies,” commented another user.

Another user wrote, “Bro you are at peak...why do you think like this.”

For the unversed, Vikrant Massey began his acting journey on TV with ‘Dhoom Machao Dhoom’. He then became a household name through the serial ‘Balika Vadhu’ in 2009.

Vikrant Massey made his Bollywood debut with Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha-starrer ‘Lootera’.

Over the years, he has starred in projects like ‘A Death in the Gunj’, ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’, ‘Haseen Dillruba’, ‘Love Hostel’, ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Criminal Justice’, ‘Chhapaak’ and ‘12th Fail’.

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