Vikrant Massey, who has expanded his fandom with back-to-back releases like 12th Fail, Sector 36 and Sabarmati Express in the last few months, shocked the world as he announced retirement from acting at 37. Vikrant shared a note on Instagram where he mentioned he would meet his fans for “one last time” in 2025. Vikrant wrote, “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 its time to recalibrate and go back home. As a Husband, Father & a Son. And also as an Actor.”
He continued, “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.” He added “forever indebted” at the end of the note. Per reports, Vikrant is currently shooting for two films – Yaar Jigri and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.
Fans expressed their disbelief in the comments section. A user wrote, “I hope it’s not true.” Another comment read, “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.” Take a look:
Vikrant Massey has come a long way – from television to big screen to OTT. Vikrant made his debut on television with the show Dhoom Machao Dhoom. He rose to fame through Balika Vadhu in 2009. He grabbed eyeballs with his stellar performance in Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial A Death in the Gunj. In the last few years, Vikrant explored his potential in films like Chhapaak, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Haseen Dillruba, Gaslight. He featured in web series like Broken But Beautiful, Criminal Justice, Mirzapur. Last year, he also won “Actor Of The Year” trophy at the NDTV Indian Of The Year for Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail.