Vikrant Massey gets emotional about playing Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Wo mera sab kuch hain
Mumbai, May 27
The National Award-winning actor, Vikrant Massey, is gearing up to play spiritual leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in the forthcoming drama, "White".
Vikrant recently met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and greeted him with a warm hug, before opening up about what it means to him to play the spiritual leader.
Speaking during a satsang, a visibly emotional Vikrant was heard saying, "Mujhe aapka role bhi karne ka mauka mil gaya... jeevan mein ek aise vyakti ka kirdar nibhane ka mauka mil gaya jo, jaise maine kaha, mere Gurudev hain, mera ghar hain, mere margdarshak hain, mere sab kuch hain... so I'm really grateful. (I got the opportunity to play your role... I got the chance in this life to portray a person who, as I said, is my Gurudev, my home, my guide, my everything... so I'm really grateful.)"
"White" is being made under the direction of Montoo Bassi, with Siddharth Anand backing the project under the banner of Marflix Pictures, along with Mahaveer Jain Films and Peacecraft Pictures.
In October 2024, as part of his preparation for the role, Vikrant met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and has been frequently visiting the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru ever since. In order to get into the skin of his character, he even participated in the Happiness Programme.
Not just that, the '12th Fail' actor even underwent a physical transformation to play Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in his next, with longer hair and an altered appearance.
The Principal photography of "White" is believed to be presently underway in Colombia.
Over and above this, Vikrant will also be seen in "Talaakhon Mein Ek". Helmed by Bodhayan Roychaudhury, the project has Raashii Khanna on board as the leading lady.
His promising lineup further includes "Yaar Jigri".
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a fan of 12th Fail, I am thrilled to see Vikrant take on such a meaningful role. The transformation he has undergone for this film is incredible—long hair, altered appearance… dedication se kiya hai. Can't wait to see the final result in White!
It's lovely to see Bollywood exploring spiritual themes, but I hope the film doesn't become too commercialized and stays true to the essence of Art of Living. Vikrant seems genuine though—his emotional words at the satsang felt real. Lets see!
"Mera ghar, mera margdarshak, mere sab kuch hain"—this line gave me chills. It's not often you see an actor speak so openly about their personal faith. Kudos to Vikrant for being so vulnerable and authentic. This movie is going to be special! 🌟
Interesting choice of subject. While I admire Vikrant's dedication, I think we should be cautious about idolizing gurus on screen. Many spiritual leaders have controversies. That said, if anyone can handle such a role with nuance, it's Vikrant Massey. Fingers crossed.
As someone from the US, I'm fascinated by Indian spirituality. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has a global following, and it's cool that Vikrant is taking his role so seriously—even doing the Happiness Programme. I hope this film introduces more people to Art of Living. Nice to see cross-cultural stories!
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