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Vikrant Massey is a National Film Award-winning Indian actor and producer who was born on 3 April 1987 (39 years old) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

He works mainly in Hindi cinema and television.

Over the years, he became widely known for his versatile, naturalistic acting style and for playing unconventional, relatable characters in films like Chhapaak, Haseen Dillruba and Sector 36.

For the biographical drama 12th Fail, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2023.

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Quick Facts of Vikrant Massey

Full Name	Vikrant Jolly Massey
Profession	Actor
Age	39 years old
Date of Birth	3 April 1987
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Aries
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Current Address	Madh Island, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender	Male

Vikrant Massey Early Life and Education

Vikrant Massey was born into a middle-class, multi-faith household in Mumbai.

His family was originally from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

His parents were childhood sweethearts who eloped and got married.

He developed an early interest in performing arts, taking up small-time dancing and theatre performances at the age of 7, with support and guidance from his teachers and school principal.

He is a trained contemporary and jazz dancer who worked with choreographer Shiamak Davar during his college years.

Education

Massey completed his schooling at St. Anthony’s High School in Versova, Mumbai.

He then pursued further studies at R. D. National College of Arts & Science in Bandra, Mumbai.

School	St. Anthony’s High School, Versova, Mumbai
Alma Mater	R. D. National College of Arts & Science, Mumbai
Highest Qualification	Graduate

Vikrant Massey Personal Life

Vikrant Massey is married to actress and model Sheetal Thakur.

The couple originally registered their marriage on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2022), and subsequently tied the knot in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Himachal Pradesh on February 18, 2022.

Their Relationship

Vikrant and Sheetal Thakur share a deeply grounded, long-standing relationship that evolved from a 2015 meeting into a celebrated marriage and family.

Their relationship is built on mutual respect and shared values.

Early in their relationship, during a tough phase in Vikrant’s career after the film Lootera, Sheetal provided crucial financial and emotional support for several months while he tried to find his footing.

How They Met

Massey and Thakur began dating in 2015 and grew closer while working together on the web series Broken But Beautiful (2018).

Engagement

The couple got engaged in November 2019 in a private roka ceremony attended by close family and friends.

Marriage

Massey and Thakur registered their marriage on 14 February 2022 in an intimate ceremony at their Versova home in Mumbai.

Four days later, on 18 February 2022, they held a traditional Himachali Hindu wedding ceremony at Thakur’s ancestral home in Shahtalai, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh.

About Sheetal Thakur (Wife)

Sheetal Thakur is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in Hindi and Punjabi films.

Her Film Debut in 2016

She made her acting debut with the Punjabi film Bambukat (2016), for which she received a Filmfare Punjabi nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Past Relationship

It is known that he had his fair share of girlfriends, and his mother is still in touch with them.

Children

Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur have one child.

Son

Their son, Vardaan, was born on 7 February 2024.

The couple revealed their son’s face publicly for the first time around his first birthday in February 2025.

Family

Massey was born to a Sikh mother and a Christian father.

Father

His father, Jolly Massey, is a Christian.

Mother

His mother, Meena Massey, is a Sikh.

Siblings

Massey has an elder brother who converted to Islam at the age of 17 and took the name Moeen.

Despite the family’s multi-faith background, he is not religious, calling religion “man-made.”

Relationship Status	Married
Wife	Sheetal Thakur
Children	Son: Vardaan
Parents	Father: Jolly Massey Mother: Meena Massey
Siblings	Elder Brother: Moeen

Vikrant Massey Career

Vikrant Massey is one of contemporary Bollywood’s most unconventional leading men, known for choosing offbeat, content-driven roles over conventional stardom.

Television Beginnings (2007–2014)

Massey began his acting career in 2007, playing Aamir Hassan in the show Dhoom Machaao Dhoom.

In 2008, he played Dharam opposite Rajat Tokas in Dharam Veer.

Vikrant found wider recognition as Shyam Singh, a supportive husband, in Balika Vadhu (2009–2010).

Later, he went on to play his first lead television role as Murli Laal in Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo (2010–2011).

In 2013, he played the parallel lead Ayaan Ahmed Khan in Qubool Hai opposite Ketki Kadam, before transitioning to hosting duties and exiting television in 2014 with the show Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai.

Hindi Film Debut in 2013

Massey made his Hindi film debut in Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera (2013), playing the friend of the lead protagonist Ranveer Singh.

In 2015, he had a supporting role alongside Singh again in Zoya Akhtar’s ensemble drama Dil Dhadakne Do, a commercial success.

In that film, he was cast with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar.

First Lead Role in Film in 2017

Massey landed his first lead film role in Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial debut, A Death in the Gunj, in 2017.

The same year, he appeared in Half Girlfriend alongside Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor.

He played the role of Arshad in Lipstick Under My Burkha with Ratna Pathak Shah, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aahana Kumra and Plabita Borthakur.

Streaming Success (2018–2019)

In 2018, Massey ventured into web series with the crime drama Mirzapur, playing Vinay “Bablu” Pandit, alongside Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Shriya Pilgaonkar.

In the same year, he appeared in the romantic drama Broken But Beautiful with Harleen Sethi and Sonia Rathee.

In the next year, he played a murder accused in Criminal Justice with Jackie Shroff and Pankaj Tripathi.

Vikrant also headlined Made in Heaven (2019–2023) opposite an ensemble cast, including Sobhita Dhulipala,Kalki Koechlin, Mona Singh, Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju and Ishwak Singh.

Films With Deepika Padukone and Others (2020)

Massey was cast opposite Deepika Padukone in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak (2020), based on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.

In the same year, he was also seen in Cargo, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare opposite Bhumi Pednekar, and Ginny Weds Sunny opposite Yami Gautam Dhar.

Critical Acclaim With Taapsee Pannu (2021)

In 2021, Massey starred in Seema Pahwa’s directorial debut Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi.

He then played an electrical engineer opposite Taapsee Pannu in the mystery thriller Haseen Dillruba.

Vikrant’s last film release of the year, 14 Phere, paired him with Kriti Kharbanda.

Continued OTT Work (2022-2023)

In 2022, Massey starred opposite Sanya Malhotra in Love Hostel, followed by the thriller Forensic, a remake of the Malayalam film of the same name.

Massey’s first release of 2023 was the murder mystery Gaslight, followed by Mumbaikar opposite Vijay Sethupathi.

The 12th Fail – ₹66 Crore Worldwide in 2023

Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s biographical drama 12th Fail became a defining moment of his film career.

He portrayed Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame poverty to become an IPS officer.

Vikrant was cast with Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar and Priyanshu Chatterjee.

The film emerged as a sleeper hit, grossing over ₹66 crore worldwide.

A Busy Year and a Career Break (2024)

In 2024, Massey appeared in Blackout alongside Mouni Roy and reprised his role in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba opposite Taapsee Pannu.

He played a psychopathic murderer in Sector 36 opposite Deepak Dobriyal.

Vikrant starred as a journalist in The Sabarmati Report opposite Raashii Khanna, based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident.

In December 2024, Massey announced a career hiatus on Instagram at age 37, citing a desire to focus on his family.

His Return in Films and A Cameo Role in 2025

He began the year withAankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, playing a visually impaired musician opposite Shanaya Kapoor.

Massey appeared in O’ Romeo in a cameo role in February 2026 with Shahid Kapoor, Tripti Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Farida Jalal, Disha Patani and Tamannaah Bhatia.

Vikrant Massey Upcoming Film Projects

He has several projects in production, including the web series Musafir Café.

Vikrant is also set to appear in the biographical drama White, in which he will portray spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He will be cast with Dario Yazbek Bernal and Jaime Newball.

Massey is set to appear inDostana 2 with Janhvi Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Raj Babbar and Kirron Kher and Badlapur 2 with Wamiqa Gabbi, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Rampal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Urmila Matondkar, and Humayun Saeed.

Also, he will be appearing in Vedantam with Vineeta Malik, Sandeepa Dhar and Nana Patekar.

His appearance in the film Ruskin Bond and Pritam Pedro is set. Pritam Pedro stars him with Boman Irani, Sanjay Dutt, and Arshad Warsi.

Vikrant Massey Awards and Achievements

Massey has won many awards for his acting performance in 12th Fail and other films.

His Key Wins

National Film Award for Best Actor (2025): Won for 12th Fail, shared with Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan.
IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role – Male (2025): Won for Sector 36.
Lions Gold Awards (2022-2023): Won an award for Forensic and 12th Fail.
Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards (2025): Won an award in the Fashion Forward Star of the Year category.
Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor – Critics in a Web Original Film (2025): Won for Sector 36.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Actor – Critics (2025): Won for Sector 36.
Silver Lotus Award for Best Actor (2025): Won for 12th Fail.
Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Award for Best Actor OTT – Jury Choice (2025): Won for Sector 36.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne – Best Performance Critics’ Choice (2024): Won for 12th Fail.
Critics’ Choice Film Awards, India for Best Actor (2024): Won for 12th Fail.
Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Award for Best Actor – Jury Choice (2024): Won for 12th Fail
News18 REEL Movie Award for Extraordinary Performance of the Year – Male (2024): Won for 12th Fail
Bollywood Film Journalist Awards (2024): Won for 12th Fail.
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Critics (2024): Won for 12th Fail.
Star Eminence Awards for Best Actor (2024): Won for 12th Fail.
e4m Play Streaming Media Awards for Best Actor: Won for Sector 36 and Criminal Justice.
Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor (2024): Won for 12th Fail.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Most Promising Actor (2024): Won for 12th Fail
NDTV Indian of the Year – Actor of the Year (2023): Won for 12th Fail.
ELLE Beauty Awards – Dynamic Performer of the Year (2023): Won for Forensic.
Indian Telly Streaming Awards for Best Actor – Hindi Movies (2022): Won for Haseen Dillruba.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Supporting Actor (2021): Won for Chhapaak
GQ Award for Acting Excellence (2021): For his exceptional acting performance.
ScreenXX Summit & Awards (2020): Won for Broken But Beautiful.
Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor – Web Series (2019): Won for Criminal Justice
IWM Digital Awards (2019): Won for Criminal Justice
Talentrack Awards (2018-2019): Won for Mirzapur and Broken But Beautiful.
Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival (2017): Won for A Death in the Gunj.
Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast (2016): Won for Dil Dhadakne Do, shared with the ensemble cast.
Zee Rishtey Awards (2013): Won for Qubool Hai.
Indian Television Academy Award: Won for GR8! For Performer of the Year – Male (2008).
Indian Television Academy Award For Best Actor – Male (2019): Won for Criminal Justice.
FOI Online Awards: Won for A Death in the Gunj in 2017, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi in 2021, and 12th Fail in 2023.
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF): Won for Chhapak, 12th Fail, and Sector 36.
Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Movie Awards (2023): Won for 12th Fail.

Key Nominations

Star Eminence Awards for Best Actor: Nominated for Chhapaak, Haseen Dillruba, Forensic, Love Hostel, 12th Fail, Mumbaikar, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.
Indie Film Awards (2025): Nominated for The Sabarmati Report.
International Iconic Awards: Nominated for Sector 36, 12th Fail, and Gaslight.
International Iconic Awards (2022): Nominated for Most Desirable Men of India.
Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Best Actor – Male – Popular (2024): Nominated for Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.
Bollywood Film Journalist Awards: Nominated for Lipstick Under My Burkha, Half Girlfriend, A Death in the Gunj and Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi.
Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards (2024): Nominated for 12th Fail.
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards (2024-2025): Nominated for Most Stylish Screen-Stealer of the Year.
Bollywood Life Awards: Nominated for 12th Fail and Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars
News18 REEL Movie Award: Nominated for Sector 36 and A Death in the Gunj.
Indian Telly Streaming Awards (2021): Nominated for Ginny Weds Sunny.
Indian Film and Television Awards (2021): Nominated for Chhapaak
Hitlist OTT Awards (2021): Nominated for Cargo.
Filmfare OTT Awards: Nominated for Forensic and Sector 36.
IWM Digital Awards: Nominated for Criminal Justice and Haseen Dillruba.
FOI Online Awards: Nominated for Sector 36, 12th Fail, Chhapaak, A Death in the Gunj and Lipstick Under My Burkha.
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actor (2024): Nominated for 12th Fail.
Zee Rishtey Awards for Favourite Popular Face (Male) (2013): Nominated for Qubool Hai.
Indian Telly Awards (2008-2009): Nominated for Dharam Veer and Balika Vadhu.
Times of India Film Awards (2025): Nominated for Sector 36 for 2 times.
Indian Television Academy Award (2024): Nominated for Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.
Zee Cine Awards: Nominated for 12th Fail for 2 times.
IIFA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (2024): Nominated for 12th Fail.
Filmfare Awards: Nominated for A Death in the Gunj and Haseen Dillruba.

Vikrant Massey Controversies

Vikrant Massey has been at the centre of a few public controversies over the course of his career.

Old Tweet Backlash (2024): A 2018 tweet by Massey, which featured a cartoon depicting Sita and Lord Ram and was originally posted in jest, resurfaced and went viral, sparking outrage among sections of the Hindu community. Massey publicly apologised, stating it was never his intention to hurt or disrespect anyone’s faith, and deleted the tweet.

The Sabarmati Report Backlash and Threats (2024): Ahead of the release of his film The Sabarmati Report, based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, he and his son had been receiving threats over the project.

“So-Called Independence” Comment (2024): During promotions for The Sabarmati Report, Massey’s remarks on a podcast describing India’s 1947 independence from British rule as a “so-called Azadi” drew intense internet ire.

Retirement Announcement Speculation (2024): Massey’s December 2024 Instagram post announcing a career hiatus was widely interpreted as a retirement announcement, leading to significant media speculation before he clarified it was a temporary break to spend time with his family.

Political Stand Accusations (2024): Long viewed by social media users as a critic of the ruling BJP, his recent praise for the party’s developmental work prompted online accusations that he changed his stance after many years.

Karwa Chauth Gesture (2024): He was severely trolled by internet users for a photograph showing him touching his wife’s feet on Karwa Chauth, to which he responded by defending his actions and highlighting his family’s progressive, secular values.

“Muslims in Danger” Debate (2024): His statements stating that Muslims in India are “not in danger” sparked fierce online debates regarding his secular views.

Illegal Service Charge Controversy (2026): He took to his social media to call out a restaurant’s illegal service charge. Later, Maessy deleted that social media post.

Vikrant Massey Net Worth

Vikrant Massey’s net worth is approximately ₹20 crore-₹26 crore (approximately $2.37 million to $3.08 million), and he charges approximately ₹1.5 crore– ₹2 crore per movie.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)	₹20 crore-₹26 crore ($2.37 million-$3.08 million)
Salary (Approx.)	₹1.5 crore–₹2 crore per movie

Vikrant Massey Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

The following are Vikrant’s physical appearances:

Height	In centimetres: 172 cm In meters: 1.72 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight	In kg: 59 kg In lbs: 130 lbs
Body Measurements	40-34-13
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown

Vikrant Massey Instagram, X, Facebook

Instagram	@vikrantmassey
X	@VikrantMassey
Facebook	@vmassey1

Interesting Facts about Vikrant Massey

Vikrant enjoys travelling, playing cricket, and video games in his free time.
He has a fondness for collecting perfumes, shoes, and sunglasses.
Vikrant has been a brand endorser for Lenskart, Cadbury, Cornetto, ICICI Bank, Nescafé, Longines, and Samsung Galaxy.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he collaborated with the organisation Citta to provide emotional support to patients.
Maessy owns a sea-facing home on Madh Island in Mumbai.
In 2020, he also appeared in Jonita Gandhi’s music video #AageKiSoch, to create awareness related to the pandemic.
His car collection includes a Mercedes-Benz GLS worth Rs 1.16 crore, a Volvo S90 valued at around ₹60 lakhs, a Maruti Swift Dzire worth over ₹8 lakhs and a Ducati Monster priced around ₹12 lakh.