- Vikrant Massey began his career in television before transitioning to films
- He endured intense shooting schedules of up to 110 hours without breaks
- Vikrant earned Rs 35 lakh per month at age 24 but quit TV to pursue films
Actor Vikrant Massey turned a year older. The actor began his journey from television and smoothly transitioned to films.
What's Happening
- In an earlier conversation on Unfiltered by Samdish, Vikrant spoke candidly about the intense working conditions he experienced during his early days in television.
- Before making his mark in films, the actor featured in popular shows such as Balika Vadhu, Dharam Veer and Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo.
- Recalling the demanding schedules, Vikrant said, "Back in the day, artists would shoot for 18-20 hours. There came a time when I had to shoot for 110 hours straight without stopping."
- He also shared how scripts were often modified to maximise his presence on screen during hectic production cycles.
- "They had no choice but to use me as a filler. Day shifts were melting into night shifts. There was no sense of time. Funnily, when they finally packed up, it wasn't even for me. An actor who came to the set at 10 am in the morning got upset and walked out by evening," he said.
- Despite achieving financial success at a young age, Vikrant revealed that he chose to walk away from television at its peak.
- "I earned a lot in TV. I bought my first house at the age of 24. But all that regressive content on TV was happening simultaneously and I felt like coming out of the world and trying my luck in cinema. I realised that though I became secure financially, it didn't help me sleep well. I had this realisation when I fulfilled all my financial responsibilities towards my parents and others, Vikrant said.
- He added, "My parents were in shock when I told them I am going to restart over in films. I was making a lot of money. At the age of 24, I was earning Rs 35 lakh per month, especially for someone who comes from a middle-class background. I quit TV at the time when I had a Rs 35 lakh per month contract in my hand. I decided to do good work and find peace."
Background
Vikrant eventually transitioned to films, beginning with supporting roles in projects like Lootera and Dil Dhadakne Do.
His breakthrough came with A Death in the Gunj, followed by notable performances in series such as Mirzapur.
More recently, Vikrant earned widespread acclaim for his performance in 12th Fail, which is based on the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.
The film also stars Medha Shankar, Anant V Joshi and Sanjay Bishnoi. His performance in the film won him the Best Actor (Critics) award at the 69th Filmfare Awards.
Over the years, the actor has also been part of projects like The Sabarmati Report, Sector 36, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Blackout and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.
