Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film ‘12th Fail‘ is impressive, especially the actors’ performances. Actor Vikrant Massey, who played the lead role, received praise from both audiences and critics. He won the Best Actor Critics Award at Filmfare 2024. Today marks his 37th birthday. Let’s delve into his journey from TV to Bollywood.
Vikrant Massey’s Journey
In ’12th Fail’, Vikrant Massey portrayed Manosh Sharma convincingly. He also shone in the web series ‘Mirzapur’ as Bablu Pandit and in Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’. Despite his serious roles, his romantic portrayal in ‘Broken But Beautiful’ resonated with audiences. Although films like ‘Haseen Dilruba’, ‘Forensic’, ‘Plus’, ’14 Phere’, and ‘Love Hostel’ showcased his talent, they didn’t fare well commercially.
Starting 14 years ago
Vikrant began his acting career on TV 14 years ago with ‘Dhoom Machao Dhoom’, followed by ‘Balika Vadhu’ and ‘Dharam Veer’. His portrayal of Shyam in ‘Balika Vadhu’ earned him acclaim. He diversified his roles in shows like ‘Kabool Hai’ and ‘Baba Aiso Var Dhundho’, never getting typecast.
Leaving a mark on TV
Post ‘Balika Vadhu’, Vikrant continued to impress with roles in ‘Kabool Hai’ and ‘Baba Aiso Var Dhundho’. His versatility was evident in ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Criminal Justice’, where he worked alongside Pankaj Tripathi. ’12th Fail’ finally gave him the recognition he deserved.
Personal Life
In a recent interview, Vikrant shared his struggles during his early days when people overlooked him. However, times have changed, and now he’s sought after. Personally, he has a wife, Sheetal Thakur, and a child, reflecting India’s diverse culture with his Sikh mother, Christian father, Muslim brother, and Hindu wife.
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