Vikrant Massey Reveals ‘Social Media Pressure’ Reason Behind Taking A Break From Acting

Mumbai: Actor Vikrant Massey’s social media post, hinting about retirement from the film industry, had made headlines some time back.

Later, the actor clarified that his post was misinterpreted as he just wanted to take a break from work to spend quality time with his family.

During a recent session with Agenda Aaj Tak, the actor opened up about the reason behind taking a break from work.

“The life I had always dreamt of, I finally got it, so I thought it was time to live it. I want to take a break, because at the end of the day, everything is transient, which is why I am only doing one film next year. Social media pressure was an important part of sharing that break from work post, that I concede. I lead a public life, and am borderline introvert-ish. One has to come to social media. But if someone were to give me an option, I would come selectively on it, whenever I would feel like sharing something,” Vikrant said.

“And then my son was born, I was not able to spend any quality time with him or my wife. All of this was happening simultaneously. So, which is why I had written in that Instagram post, that as an actor, son, father and as a husband, it was time for me to recalibrate. And after doing what I had done professionally, I thought, ‘what else could I have done more as an actor in this country?’ I just want to better myself as an artiste going forward,” he added.

Weeks after the release of his latest movie ‘The Sabarmati Report’, Vikrant wrote on his Instagram handle, “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. 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.”

Vikrant will next be seen in ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ alongside Shanaya Kapoor. The film is being directed by Santosh Singh.