Vikrant Massey recently clarified that his post about retiring from acting was misunderstood. The actor, who recently shared that he was stepping back from his career, explained that he’s not quitting acting but is taking a long break to focus on his health and family. Massey emphasized the toll his physical and mental health have taken, and he plans to return when the time feels right. He reassured fans that he is merely recalibrating and will continue pursuing his craft in the future.
Vikrant Massey left fans stunned when he announced on social media that he would meet them for “one last time” in 2025. However, he later clarified to News 18, saying, “I’m not retiring… Just burned out. I need a long break. I miss home, and my health is also acting up… People misread my post.”
The actor recently attended a special screening of his latest project, The Sabarmati Report, at the Parliament Library with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers. Expressing his joy, Vikrant shared, “Personally, having the opportunity to watch The Sabarmati Report with the Prime Minister of our country is the highest point in my career.” When asked about his retirement decision, he chose not to respond and walked off.
Vikrant Massey began his career with the TV show Dhoom Machao Dhoom and gained widespread recognition through his role in Balika Vadhu in 2009. He further captivated audiences with his remarkable performance in Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial A Death in the Gunj. Over the past few years, Vikrant has showcased his versatility with hit films like Chhapaak, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Haseen Dillruba, and Gaslight. He has also made a significant mark in popular web series such as Broken But Beautiful, Criminal Justice, and Mirzapur. Last year, he was honored with the “Actor of the Year” award at the NDTV Indian of the Year for his performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail.