Vikrant Massey, celebrated for his stellar performances in 12th Fail and The Sabarmati Report, recently left fans stunned with an unexpected announcement. Honored with the ‘Indian Film Personality of the Year Award’ at the 55th International Film Festival, Massey seemed to be at the peak of his career. However, on December 2, the actor shocked the industry by declaring his retirement on Instagram.

Harshvardhan Rane Labels it a PR Strategy

While fans and peers are still processing the news, actor Harshvardhan Rane shared his candid opinion, calling Massey’s decision a potential PR stunt. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Rane remarked, “Vikrant is a thoughtful and hardworking actor. I’ve witnessed his meticulous acting process during Haseena Dilruba and deeply admire his work ethics. I hope he returns to acting, or perhaps ventures into film direction like Aamir Khan.”

Rane speculated that external pressure might have influenced the decision. “He is one of the finest talents in our country. I feel this might be a PR strategy, and maybe a filmmaker has influenced him to make this move.”

Vikrant’s Emotional Instagram Farewell

In his heartfelt Instagram post, Massey hinted at a personal transformation behind his decision:
“The last few years have been wonderful. I am eternally grateful for all the love and support. But now, it’s time for me to re-train myself as a husband, father, son, and actor. I will meet you for the last time in 2025. Until then, thank you for the memories.”

Fans and Industry React

The announcement triggered an outpouring of reactions from industry colleagues and fans alike. Actress Rashi Khanna commented with a heartfelt “No..”, while Patralekha, Massey’s wife, expressed her disbelief: “You’re one of the best actors we have.” Actress Bhumi Pednekar added a simple yet emotional heart emoji.

Despite the emotional responses, Harshvardhan Rane’s remarks have sparked curiosity. Is Massey’s decision genuinely personal, or could it be part of a larger publicity strategy?

As Vikrant Massey prepares to bid adieu, fans are left wondering whether this is truly the end or just the beginning of a new chapter in his career.