New Delhi: Indeed, a shock it has been for all the fans and the film fraternity as the young, dashing, yet a celebrated actor Vikrant Massey announces retirement from acting. Well, it’s at a young age of 37 when Massey, through Instagram, says 2025 will be the last year in acting. Of versatile roles and scintillating performances, the decision by Massey to call it quits has set everyone talking-the fans and fraternity.
Vikrant Massey Announces Retirement: Emotional Goodbye
The Bollywood actor, in an emotional Instagram post, stated that “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 realize it’s time to recalibrate and go back home as a husband, father, a son, and also as an actor.”
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He said that he would meet his fans for one last time in the next year, 2025, with two still unreleased films, Yaar Jigri and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, after which he shall call it quits from the fil industry. Massey ended with the note, “Forever indebted. Thanks once again, for everything and all between.
Vikrant Massey is an actor who started as a promising TV actor and rose to stardom in Bollywood. He began his journey with Disney Channel’s Dhoom Machao Dhoom and rose to fame with Balika Vadhu in 2009.
His first major outing on the silver screen came in Lootera (2013), along with Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha. Massey was finally given a lead in Konkona Sen Sharma’s critically acclaimed A Death in the Gunj.
Acclaimed Performances and Blockbuster Hits
Massey has been witnessed in some of the best performances for years, and the last few have seen him feature in Chhapaak, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, and Haseen Dillruba. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail was just excellent as Manoj Kumar Sharma, where he won the trophy for the “Actor of the Year” in NDTV’s Indian of the Year awards.
Sector 36 and Sabarmati Express helped him to reach one of the most highlighted actors of Indian cinema.
Vikrant Massey in the Virtual World
Besides films, Vikrant Massey has also impressed and shone in web series. He was a part of big shows such as Mirzapur, Broken But Beautiful, and Criminal Justice. The versatile richness he brings as an actor has earned him an extremely dedicated audience base across the platforms.
What is the future for Vikrant Massey?
Vikrant Massey’s last movie before his retirement as an actor will be the prequel to the super-hit movie 12th Fail. The movie is to be released on December 13, 2024. Fans have been waiting for the last time that this versatile actor has carved out an indelible place in Indian cinema.
Fans’ Reaction on Vikrant Massey’s Retirement
Fans online have been flooding out with love and sadness amidst the news about Vikrant Massey’s retirement. Several have felt sad while quitting, especially when one retired at the peak of the career. Others have valued the fact that he put his family and personal life ahead.
With the announcement of Vikrant Massey’s retirement, it is evident that his talent and versatility as an actor will always be remembered. Fans will miss seeing him on screen, but the impact of his contributions to Indian cinema and the web space will inspire future generations.
