Indian actor Vikrant Massey has shocked fans with his decision to retire from acting after 2025, at least temporarily.
The 12th Fail actor on Monday took to Instagram, sharing a heartfelt post sharing that he wants to focus on his responsibilities as a husband, father and son.
“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 it’s time to recalibrate and go back home. As a husband, father & a son. And also, as an actor,” he wrote.
Massey also expressed his gratitude and shared plans for the future.
“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 ❤ Forever indebted ❤ ,” he added.
Massey’s decision to retire from acting, at least temporarily, has left his fans both shocked and sad. Many people compared him to Bollywood actor Imran Khan, who also retired from acting to focus on personal life.
Vikrant is currently busy shooting for his upcoming films ‘Yaar Jigri’ and ‘Ankh Ki Gustakhiyan’.
He last films were 12th Fail and Sector 36. Recently, Vikrant also did a film called ‘Subramani Report’ based on the 2002 Godhra train incident in Gujarat.
Indian filmmaker, producer and screenwriter Sanjay Gupta defended Massey’s decision to take a break from acting.
“In these times of competition, insecurity, jealously, rivalry, it takes guts for an actor to take break and focus on his duties as a father, a husband and a son. He should be lauded not criticized,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Earlier, last month in November, Indian journalist Faridoon Shahryar hosted a meet and greet session with actress Hania Aamir in Toronto, where the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actress said Vikrant Massey is her favorite Bollywood actor.
The host asked, “Who’s your favorite Bollywood actor?”
Hania Aamir replied, “Vikrant Massey is my favorite actor. I like his films 12th Fail and Sector 36. His new film is coming up in which he is playing a journalist, and I am looking forward to that.”
In response to Hania’s appreciation, Vikrant shared her video on his Instagram with the caption, “Thank you so much .”
The drama serial queen in return posted a story of her own, writing simply: “Love.”