Vikrant Massey, renowned for his roles in hit films such as 12th Fail, Sector 36, and Sabarmati Express, has shocked his fans by announcing his retirement from acting at the age of 37. In an Instagram post, he mentioned a final meeting with his fans in 2025. “The past years have been extraordinary. I am grateful to each one of you for your unwavering support. However, as I look ahead, I realize it’s time to recalibrate and return home, to be a Husband, Father, and Son, as well as an Actor,” he expressed.
He added, “In 2025, we will have our last encounter. Until the time feels right. Two more movies and countless memories. Thank you once more, for everything. Forever indebted.” According to reports, Vikrant is currently working on two films: Yaar Jigri and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.
Fans expressed their disbelief in the comments section, where a user wrote:, “I hope it’s not true.” Another comment read, Â “Fill your cup then be back.” A third comment read, “Why you want to become the next Imran khan of Bollywood. we already lost one of the finest actors just because he chose family.” Another comment read, “Aisa mat karo bhai (don’t do this thing). An Instagram user wrote, “Bro you are at peak…why do you think like this.”
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Since his TV debut, Vikrant Massey has come a long way, rising to stardom in films and building a rich repertoire along the way. Vikrant began his career with the TV show Dhoom Machao Dhoom. He rose to fame through Balika Vadhu in 2009. He also grabbed eyeballs with his stellar performance in Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial A Death in the Gunj. In the last few years, Vikrant has explored his potential to the hit films like Chhapaak, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Haseen Dillruba, Gaslight. He also featured in hit web series like Broken But Beautiful, Criminal Justice, Mirzapur. Last year, he won “Actor Of The Year” trophy at the NDTV Indian Of The Year for Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail.