Vikrant Massey credits son for National Award win for '12th Fail': A lot of things have changed since he came
Mumbai, July 21
Actor Vikrant Massey seems to have been ruling the roost in the domain of acting with his unique choice of content, especially over the last few years.
The actor, a few months ago, had been honoured with the prestigious National Award for his stellar performance in his hit movie, '12th Fail'.
Vikrant, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, reflected on how fatherhood has transformed his life.
Crediting his son for bringing good fortune into his life, Vikrant said he firmly believes that every child arrives with their own destiny and blessings.
Speaking exclusively to IANS after receiving the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in '12th Fail', he said, "I completely believe in it. I completely believe in it. Because in our family, it is said that every child brings his fate. And I also believe in that. A lot of things have changed since he came. And I couldn't have asked for anything more. I am really, really grateful."
For the uninitiated, Vikrant and his wife Sheetal Thakur, welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Vardaan, in February 2024.
The National Award marked a major milestone in Vikrant's career. For the uninitiated, he won the Best Actor honour for portraying IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's critically acclaimed biographical drama '12th Fail'.
Based on Anurag Pathak's bestselling book of the same name, the film chronicles the inspiring journey of Sharma, who overcame poverty and repeated academic setbacks to clear one of India's toughest competitive examinations.
Released in 2023, '12th Fail' also starred Medha Shankr as Shraddha Joshi, alongside Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Geeta Agrawal Sharma and Harish Khanna in pivotal roles.
The actor is now all set for his upcoming movie, Musafir Cafe which revolves around old school love, heartbreaks and subtle romance. It also stars Mahima Makwana, Vedika Pinto and is slated to release on July 24.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Such a heartfelt moment! It's beautiful how Vikrant attributed his success to his son. In Indian culture, we often say 'bachcha apni kismat lekar aata hai'. Vardaan's name itself means blessing - kya baat hai! Looking forward to Musafir Cafe too.
Great actor, great movie. I'm not usually into Bollywood but '12th Fail' was recommended by an Indian colleague and it genuinely moved me. Vikrant's humility about fatherhood is refreshing. Congrats to him and his family!
Honestly, I wish more actors would talk about family values like this. It's not just about the award - the film's message about perseverance against all odds is what India needs right now. Manoj Kumar Sharma's story is the real hero. Salute to Vidhu Vinod Chopra for making this masterpiece.
Vikrant Massey is one of the most underrated actors in India. From TV to films, he's come a long way. This National Award was long overdue. But I wonder - are we romanticizing the 'failure to success' narrative a bit too much? Still, a well-deserved win.
So happy for him! I remember watching '12th Fail' in the theatre and the whole hall was in tears. Vikrant and Medha Shankr's chemistry was so pure. And now a National Award - it feels like a fairytale. Vardaan is definitely bringing all the good vibes! 🙏
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