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Vikrant Massey's Debut Scene Tears: Director's Outburst Led to Quitting Threat
26 Jan
Summary
- Director's harsh public outburst on debut scene brought actor to tears.
- A producer's intervention saved Massey's nascent acting career.
- Massey transformed early humiliation into resilience, building a successful career.

Early in his career, actor Vikrant Massey recounted an intensely embarrassing incident that nearly derailed his acting aspirations. While shooting his inaugural scene for the TV show 'Kahaan Hoon Main' in December 2004, a director's severe public reprimand over the microphone, in front of approximately 100 crew members, left Massey deeply humiliated and in tears.
This harsh reception caused Massey to seriously contemplate abandoning his acting ambitions then and there. Fortunately, a supervising producer intervened, offering crucial support and encouragement that helped him return to the set. Massey credits this intervention with not only saving his career but also fostering resilience and toughness, preparing him for the industry's challenges.
From this tearful beginning, Vikrant Massey has carved out a distinguished career. He gained recognition in television shows like 'Dhoom Machao Dhoom' and 'Balika Vadhu,' before achieving significant success in Bollywood with films such as 'Lootera' and 'Chhapaak.' His performance in '12th Fail' earned him a National Award, solidifying his status as a versatile actor.
Massey has since balanced intense roles in projects like 'Yodha' and 'Sector 36' with a growing family life and directing ambitions. He now selectively chooses roles that are meaningful and challenging. Reflecting on the early incident, Massey stated that the experience, while harsh, was not severe enough to warrant seeking retribution, acknowledging its role in shaping him into the accomplished individual he is today.



