Vikrant Massey can safely be hailed as the actor of the moment, especially due to his exemplary performances at the box-office, one after the other. Films like 12th Fail, Chhapak, Haseen Dilruba, Lootera, Dil Dhadakne Do, A Death In The Gunj are some of the many classic films the actor has delivered to his audiences. While his fame has already won him countless awards and accolades, not many remember that he had started off his career in the television industry. Some of his memorable performances on the small screen include Balika Vadhu, Dharam Veer, Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo and others.
In an interaction with ABP Live, Vikrant Massey revealed why he chose to leave the television space and never returned. He explained that the main reason he quit that medium of work was because of the kind of content which is made for the television audience, consisting of regressive ideologies towards women especially. Vikrant also added how his show, Balika Vadhu was the only one which promoted high standards of respect and empowerment of women. In his words:
“There was a reason why I left television. I do not enjoy television because I do not subscribe to the kind of content they are making. I find it very regressive even today. Maybe it's their definition of entertainment. They give substandard parts to women. I was a part of ‘Balika Vadhu’ and the show empowered hundreds and millions of people. I can proudly say the show contributed to a lot about women's safety and girl child education. After doing that kind of content, I had a lot of fights with the makers and I have walked out of a few shows. I do not subscribe to their regressive content.”
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Going further in the interview, Vikran Massey then talked about his journey in the OTT genre, where he has done some commendable work. For the unversed, he has worked in some hit web-series, such as Mirzapur, Broken But Beautiful, Criminal Justice, Made In Heaven and others. Vikrant highlighted how he has felt that the characters in this genre have been weaved in vivid details, something which also leads to a sense of community viewing. He mentioned:
“Talking about OTT and films - they are different mediums. I enjoy both actually. I like OTT because the characters are a little detailed there. You're making at least two or two-and-a-half films if we talk about tenure. And films have a different experience. It’s about community viewing - you laugh together and cry together.”
In the concluding segment of the interview, Vikrant Massey retrospected about his entire career thus far and expressed if at all he felt being singled out within the dimensions of the ‘boy next door’ kind of image. In his response, the actor remarked how that isn’t the case yet with him. He remarked hving met with a lot of versatility when it comes to his projects and the kind of roles offered.
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Coming to the personal front of Vikrant Massey, he is all set to hop onto the next chapter of his life with his wife and actress, Sheetal Thakur. For the unversed, the duo who got married on February 19, 2022 announced their pregnancy with a cutesy post on September 24, 2023. Their child is expected to be born in 2024. Taking to her social media handle, mommy-to-be, Sheetal Thakur frequently drops happy glimpses from her pregnancy, which are simply unmissable.
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