Vikrant Massey Backtracks On Retirement Announcement, Issues Clarification
Vikrant Massey has clarified his retirement announcement, saying it was misinterpreted by many.

Vikrant Massey recently shocked his fans when he announced his retirement from acting at the age of 37. However, the Bollywood actor has now clarified his statement, saying it was misinterpreted by many. The actor, who recently featured in ‘The Sabarmati Report’, meant that he is just taking a break to spend some time with his family. Vikrant Massey also stated that his intention was not to imply retirement but rather to take a hiatus from the film industry.
Speaking to News18 Showsha, Vikrant Massey stated that he has no intentions of retiring from the profession of acting, but right now his priority is to spend some time with his family.
“I’m not retiring… Just burned out. Need a long break. Miss home and health are also acting up… People misread it [the social media post],” Vikrant Massey said.
“Acting is all I can do. And it has given me everything I have. My physical and mental health have taken a hit. I just want to take some time off, want to better my craft. I feel a sense of monotony at the moment. My post has been misinterpreted. That I am quitting or retiring from acting. I want to take some time off to focus on my family and health. I would be back when the time feels right,” he added.
On Monday, Vikrant Massey had taken to Instagram to announce a break from acting after 2025. In his statement, he wrote, “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,” he added.
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’.