Vikrant Massey on bringing real emotions to screen: 'I have had my fair share of falling in love and heartbreaks'
Mumbai, July 23
Actor Vikrant Massey has opened up about his approach to acting and revealed how his personal experiences of love, heartbreak, and life's emotions help him bring authenticity to his performances.
Speaking exclusively to IANS, the '12th Fail' actor said that, like everyone else, he too has experienced various emotions and phases in life. Vikrant shared that an actor cannot completely separate their real self while stepping into a character. Since he is not a formally trained actor, he often relies on his own memories and personal experiences to add depth to his roles. He stated, "I've had a lot of experiences. Like everyone else, I've had a normal life. I have had my fair share of butterflies in my stomach. I had my fair share of falling in love and heartbreaks. Obviously, as an actor, you cannot entirely disassociate yourself from your real self when you're playing any part."
Vikrant added, "And because I'm not a trained actor, I derive a lot of things from my real life and my personal life in my roles. Some things are memorable. You don't even have to try to remember them. I had my fair share of experiences. When you read a book, watch a film, or read a script, or when you're an actor, you're naturally drawn to those experiences in life, which you try remembering to enhance your performance. It's a very normal thing."
Meanwhile, Vikrant is currently awaiting the release of his drama series 'Musafir Cafe.' The show explores themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. In the show, Massey will be seen playing Chander.
During the conversation with IANS, Vikrant also praised the project, calling it one of the best scripts he has come across. He revealed that the role challenged him to explore emotional layers and depths that he had never experienced before as an actor.
Directed by 'Musafir Café,' the film also stars Mahima Makwana and Vedika Pinto. The movie is set to premiere on OTT on July 24.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Yahan toh actors apne personal life se itna door rehte hain, unhe pata hi nahi hota ki asli emotions kya hote hain. Vikrant speaking truth! But I hope he doesn't overdo the method acting thing – some people take it too far. Still, excited for 'Musafir Cafe'! 🎬
This is exactly why his performance in '12th Fail' felt so raw and real. You could feel the struggle, the rejection, the longing. I have huge respect for actors who use their own life lessons to craft characters, rather than just relying on makeup and glamour. More power to Vikrant! 🙌
It's refreshing to hear an actor talk about heartbreak and falling in love without making it sound like a PR stunt. Vikrant comes across as genuinely grounded. But I think every good actor does this – the real test is whether they can do it consistently across different roles. Let's see how 'Musafir Cafe' turns out.
I am not Indian, but I have been following Vikrant's work since 'Made in Heaven.' This interview shows how global the acting craft is – every artist uses their own wounds to create magic. Love the honesty! Looking forward to the OTT release. 🌍
Bahut accha kaha Vikrant ne! But why do actors always talk about emotions only when promoting something? I wish more of Bollywood stars would be this honest without a film release. Still, he is one of the few genuine talents we have right now. 💯
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