12th Fail star Vikrant Massey on Friday (August 02, 2025) dedicated his National Film Award win “to all the marginalised people” and said it was a privilege to share his career’s first best actor win with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was recognised for his role in Jawan.
Massey also thanked the jury, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the NFDC for recognising him for the award. The film is based on the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma who overcame extreme poverty and educational setbacks to become an IPS officer.
“I am eternally grateful to the audiences for honouring my performances and for recommending this film with such love. It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan. Lastly, I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society – those who are often looked through, and those who are fighting the socio-economic paradigm of our country every single day,” he added.
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The 12th Fail actor, who started his career in television, said a 20-year-old boy’s dream has come true with the win. In 2024, Vikrant Massey has addressed the buzz surrounding his recent announcement, clarifying that he isn’t retiring from acting but simply taking a much-needed break.
The actor sparked speculation with a social media post suggesting he’d step away from acting in 2025. However, he explained, saying, “I’m not retiring… Just burned out. Need a long break. Miss home and health is also acting up.”
Published – August 02, 2025 12:20 am IST