Vikrant Massey had fans worried on Monday, December 2, when he shared a cryptic post on Instagram suggesting he was stepping away from acting.
Many assumed the actor was announcing his retirement. However, after a brief period of silence, the 12th Fail actor has clarified that he isn’t retiring, but simply taking a much-needed break.
Vikrant Massey Clarifies His Acting Break Post
During his conversation with News18, Vikrant explained, “I’m not retiring… Just burned out. Need a long break. Miss home and health are also acting up… People misread it [the social media post].”
He made it clear that his decision was not to quit acting but to take some time off to recover and focus on his well-being.
The post that sparked the confusion read: “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.”
In the message, Vikrant spoke about needing to recalibrate his life, hinting at the desire to return home and spend quality time with his family. His post was heartfelt & expressed gratitude for the support he had received from his fans.
The reaction from fans was immediate. Many expressed sadness over his decision, with some wishing him all the best for his break. Celebrities also shared their thoughts.
Actress Patralekhaa wrote, “Noway!!! You are one of the finest actors that we have.” Dia Mirza offered support and worte, “Breaks are best you’ll be even more amazing on the other side.” His 12th Fail co-star Medha Shankar expressed shock and commented, “What? What? No!”
Despite the outpouring of support, some fans speculated that Vikrant’s post might be a clever marketing move for an upcoming project. Others questioned if the actor’s decision was linked to the trolling and political backlash he has recently faced.
One fan suggested it was a “marketing methodology” to generate curiosity for a new film, while another questioned if it was due to “political pressure.”
This is evident as the actor has pulled up some ‘silly’ tricks in the past to stay in the headlines.
Massey’s Work Front
Vikrant last appeared in The Sabarmati Report, in which he starred alongside Raashii Khanna and Ridhi Dogra. The film recently made headlines for its special screening attended by prominent political figures, including PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
He now has a musical film Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan with debutant Shanaya Kapoor.
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