‘12th-Fail’ actor Vikrant Massey quits acting to spend more time with family

Fan theory: Actor is pulling a stunt for publicity of his upcoming movie “Zero Se Restart”

Shillong, Dec 2: In an unexpected announcement, actor Vikrant Massey, known for his versatile performances across films and web series, has decided to step away from acting in an Instagram post on Monday.

Despite his “12th-fail” label becoming a quirky part of his persona, Massey built a career that defied expectations and won the hearts of many.

In the Instagram post, Massey said, “The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal…But as I move forward, I realise its 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”.

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The actor, who made a name for himself with critically acclaimed roles in projects like A Death in the Gunj, Haseen Dillruba, and Mirzapur, cited a desire to “explore new horizons” as the reason for his departure.

Massey’s journey from television to Bollywood is often seen as a story of perseverance and talent overcoming the odds, making his decision all the more surprising.

Fans and industry peers have expressed a mix of shock and support, with many praising his body of work and wishing him the best for the next chapter. While the exact details of his future plans remain under wraps, one thing is certain—Vikrant Massey’s departure marks the end of an era for his admirers.

However, the fans in his post has cooked up a theory that the actor is just pulling a stunt so as to gain publicity for his upcoming movie, Zero se Restart which is supposed to be the second part of the super hit ‘12th fail’ movie.

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