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Balika Vadhu To Mirzapur: Vikrant Massey's Best Performances In Popular Shows

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Vikrant Massey, known for his flexibility and fascinating performances, made an unexpected decision to retire from acting at a time when he is enjoying back-to-back success in his career.

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Vikrant Massey was most recently seen in The Sabarmati Report. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Vikrant Massey was most recently seen in The Sabarmati Report. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Vikrant Massey startled the industry and his admirers with his sudden acting retirement announced via social media. The actor, known for his flexibility and fascinating performances, makes an unexpected decision at a time when he is enjoying back-to-back successes in his career. His last few performances in 12th Fail, The Sabarmati Report, Sector 36 and others have impressed critics and audiences who were expecting to see more. As Vikrant steps back from the industry, here are a few of his popular TV shows and OTT performances that are much appreciated.

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Balika Vadhu

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In Balika Vadhu, Vikrant Massey played Shyam Singh, which was one of his breakthrough roles at the time. Balika Vadhu was set in rural Rajasthan and followed the life of a child bride and her troubles. Shyaam Singh, married the lead character Anandi’s widowed sister-in-law. Toral Rasputra, Avika Gor, Sidharth Shukla, Sriti Jha, Shashank Vyas, Shakti Anand and a number of other actors were associated with the show.

Qubool Hai

Vikrant played the younger stepbrother of Karan Singh Grover’s character in this popular Zee TV series. His portrayal of Ayaan, an impulsive and fun-loving person, earned him plaudits. It was produced by Gul Khan’s 4 Lions Films. It starred Surbhi Jyoti, Raqesh Bapat, Amrapali Gupta, Ketaki Kadam, Karanvir Bohra, and others.

Broken But Beautiful

Broken But Beautiful was a captivating series delved into the themes of love, sorrow and healing. Vikrant Massey’s performance as Veer in the show is nothing short of mesmerising. He vividly depicts the complexity of grief and longing. He skilfully navigated emotional depths, captivating the audience with his genuineness and depth of expression. The series also starred Harlee Sethi opposite Vikrant.

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Mirzapur

Mirzapur, starring a super-hit lineup of actors including Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi and Harshit Gaur, was a gripping Indian crime thriller that captivated with its intense narrative, stellar performances, and gritty portrayal of power dynamics. Vikrant Massey, in his role as Bablu Pandit, seamlessly shifted from a mild-mannered college student to a cunning, strategic mastermind. His nuanced performance expertly balances the moral intricacies of his position while enthralling spectators with sheer fire and conviction.

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Made In Heaven

Vikrant Massey played Nawab in this online series about two Delhi wedding planners who run an organisation called Made in Heaven. Vikrant played the gay companion of the protagonist, Arjun, carefully and maturely to depict the LGBT community on screen. Even though he was not the main character, his repeated appearance in the webseries was the high point of this drama.

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