'It's time to recalibrate...' Vikrant Massey announces retirement from acting, leaves fans stunned
The actor is fondly celebrated for his performance in 12th Fail, Sector 36, The Sabarmati Report recently.
PTC News Desk: Nearly after two decades in the industry, prominent actor Vikrant Massey has announced retirement from acting at 37. With phenomenal career spanning across films, TV and OTT, Massey has stunned his fans with the announcement.
The actor is fondly celebrated for his performance in 12th Fail, Sector 36, The Sabarmati Report recently. The actor shared a post on Instagram while making an announcement and said, “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!”
This announcement from Vikrant has left his fans quite shocked. One of the fans wrote, “I hope it’s not true,” and another one commented, “Why would you that…? There are hardly any actors like you. We need some good cinema.” A third fan expressed, “Please don’t do this…I relate your Broken but Beautiful so much with my life..now seeing this post I feel…Elina left Samsang will leave and now Veer is also leaving me with those memories.” One of the users also said, “You’re my fav actor, you’re so phenomenal your eyes when you act that’s so expressive… we will wait for you to come back soon.” Many have wished him well and told him to return stronger.
Dhoom Machao Dhoom proved to be threshhold for Vikrant's acting career. Later on his career gained momentum with Balika Vadhu in 2009 leading to a film debut with Lootera in 2013.