It’s that time of the year when we celebrate one of Bollywood’s most talented and versatile actors – Vikrant Massey! Yes, it’s Vikrant Massey’s birthday and if you’re anything like me, you’re also probably a big fan of Vikrant Massey movies, web series, and TV shows. I’m talking about everything, right from his debut shows to his latest films. Born on April 3, this man stole our hearts the moment he came on screen, whether it was in Dhoom Machaao Dhoom or Broken But Beautiful. His charming smile, effortless acting, and impactful roles always leave a lasting impact. But how well do you really know him? Let’s find out! Here are 10 facts about Vikrant Massey that you probably didn’t know:
1. First Salary
Would you believe me if I told you that Vikrant Massey’s first salary was just ₹200? Trust me, I’m not making this up. The actor himself revealed this in an interview. He modelled for a medical catalogue while studying at St Anthony’s High School in Versova and got paid ₹200. All he has to do was pose as a child who is being fed some syrup by his mom.
2. The Dancing Star
Yes, you read that right. Apart from being this powerhouse actor, Vikrant is an exceptional dancer! He joined Shiamak Davar Dance Academy when he was just 16 and got trained as a part of the Summer Funk course.
3. Trained Underprivileged Kids
After being trained at Shiamak’s academy, Vikrant got the offer to teach at his commercial classes or teach the kids of sex workers in Kamathipura. Guess what he chose? Yes, Vikrant chose to train the underprivileged kids at Kamathipura. Talk about having a golden heart!
4. A Good-looking Waiter
One of the things to know about Vikrant Massey is that he’s a hard worker. During his dancing days, Vikrant also took up the job of a waiter at a cafe in Versova. Calling himself a “Yari Road boy”, he once said that he simply wished to get a monthly salary while trying to land a role as an actor. Don’t we all love a hustler?
5. Debut Cancelled?
Vikrant once revealed in an interview that he was cast for a TV show. The actor shot for it, got paid around ₹6000 per episode, then unfortunately, the show got cancelled due to some legal issues. This happened around 2003, and at that time was very heartbreaking for him. But looks like fate had better plans!
6. Disney Days
While most of the Indian audience might know him from Dharam Veer or Balika Vadhu, that’s not how Vikrant started his career. If you’re a true Vikrant Massey fan like me, you know he was a Disney star before anything. Yes, he kicked off his acting career with Disney Channel India’s musical sitcom Dhoom Machaao Dhoom in 2007. Remember Aamir Hassan, the sweet boy-next-door, playing love interest to Sriti Jha’s shy Malini Sharma?
7. TV Star to Bollywood Gem
Vikrant’s journey to Bollywood wasn’t an overnight affair. After Dhoom Machaao Dhoom, he worked in several popular Hindi TV shows like Dharam Veer, Balika Vadhu, Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo, Qubool Hai, and others, before taking the big leap to the silver screen. Remember Lootera? That was just the beginning!
8. The Broken But Beautiful Connect
Did you know Vikrant’s real-life wife, played his dead ex-wife in the romance web series, Broken But Beautiful? Some say that Vikrant and Sheetal(his wife) met on the sets of Broken But Beautiful and fell in love. Meanwhile, others claim they had been dating for a while. Either way, it’s a beautiful connection, isn’t it?
9. No Makeup? No Problem!
For his role in 12th Fail, Vikrant went the extra mile to achieve an authentic rural look. He reportedly avoided makeup and instead spent weeks sunbathing in a vest to naturally tan his skin, embodying his character’s rural background. Now that’s dedication!
10. The OTT King
Let’s be honest – Vikrant Massey has owned the OTT space like a boss! From Mirzapur to 14 Phere, Love Hostel, and Forensic, he’s delivered back-to-back stellar performances that have kept us hooked. If you want to watch Vikrant Massey movies online, tune into ZEE5 and check out his latest hits like The Sabarmati Report as well!
How many of these did you know? As he celebrates another year, we wish him continued success, health, and happiness.
Happy Birthday, Vikrant!
