Actor Vikrant Massey recently surprised fans by announcing his retirement from acting.
The 37-year-old actor, whose latest film The Sabarmati Report was well-received, shared the news on social media.
While the reason for his decision remains unclear, fans have expressed their disappointment and urged him to reconsider.
Before his retirement, Vikrant Massey will be seen in the documentary Zero Se Restart, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The documentary, which releases on December 13th, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film 12th Fail. Additionally, Massey is expected to star in upcoming films like Yaar Jigri, Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, and TME.
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Vikrant Massey will star alongside Sunny Singh, the star of Pyaar Ka Punchama, in the movie Yaar Jigri. Directed by Amit Joshi, the film went on floors in 2018. Centered around the theme of friendship, it is expected to be released in 2025.
“The title suggests enough. It speaks of friendship. This is a story of two different friends, and how two different personalities overcome their inhibitions and problems. That is what the film is about.”
As per reports, Yaar Jigri might skip theatrical release and premiere directly on OTT. Vikrant Massey will reunite with Broken But Beautiful Season 1 director Santosh Singh in the film Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan. The romance movie is based on a short story by Ruskin Bond – The Eyes Have It. The actor will reportedly play the role of a blind musician in the drama. The movie also marks the Bollywood debut of Shanaya Kapoor and is expected to release in 2025. As per reports, post-production of the film is in the works.
He is reuniting with Raashi Khanna for a film reportedly titled, Talakhon Mein Ek. the movie is directed by Bodhayan Roychaudhury.