What a moment for Vikrant Massey! The actor, long admired for his standout performances, has just clinched his very first National Award. This big win came at the 71st National Film Awards. He was honored as Best Actor for his powerful work in the film ’12th Fail’.
It’s quite a story for Massey, who started his acting journey on television. He then made the leap to films, often playing supporting characters. Now, in a career that’s still relatively young, he holds a prestigious National Award. It’s a true testament to his talent.
From Real Life to Silver Screen
’12th Fail’ isn’t just a movie; it’s a true story brought to life. The biographical drama follows the journey of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma. It also highlights the life of his wife, IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi. Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra helmed this inspiring film. Along with Vikrant Massey, the movie stars Medha Shankar and Anant V Joshi in key roles.
From TV Debut to Film Recognition
Massey’s acting career kicked off in 2007 with the TV serial ‘Dhoom Machao Dhoom’. He went on to appear in several television shows. His big screen debut happened in 2013 with the film ‘Lootera’. This movie starred Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha. In ‘Lootera’, Massey played a supporting part. He continued to take on many more supporting roles. These include films like ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, ‘Half Girlfriend’, and ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’.
The Road to Stardom
Over the years, Vikrant has been busy with many projects. His filmography includes ‘Chhapaak’, ‘A Death In The Gunj’, ‘Ginny Weds Sunny’, ‘Haseen Dilruba’, and ’14 Phere’. But it was the web series ‘Mirzapur’ that truly brought him widespread recognition. His role in ‘Mirzapur’ caught everyone’s eye. Then came ’12th Fail’, and that film transformed him into a star. People everywhere praised his acting in the movie. Massey was last seen in ‘Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan’.