Vikrant Massy Reveals He Quit TV When He Was Earning Rs 35 Lakh Per Month; Shares Journey Of Starting Over In Films

From TV Star to Dream Chasing Cop: Vikrant Massey’s Big Switch

Vikrant Massey’s latest movie, “12th Fail”, is a hit! It tells the story of a real-life police officer who goes back to school to chase his dream of higher education. But before this inspiring role, Vikrant’s journey looked quite different.

In a recent interview, he revealed that he used to be a TV star, earning a whopping Rs 35 lakh (over $40,000) a month! However, despite the financial security, he felt unfulfilled by the content and decided to take a big risk. He left the comfort of TV to pursue his passion for meaningful roles in movies.

It wasn’t always easy. Starting over meant giving up a stable income and facing countless unknowns. But Vikrant persevered, and his hard work paid off. Today, he’s not just a successful actor, but also an inspiration to those who dare to chase their dreams, no matter how different they may be.

Massey said, “I earned a lot on TV. I bought my first house at the age of 24. But all that regressive content on TV was happening simultaneously and I felt like coming out of the world and trying my luck in cinema. I realised that though I became secure financially, it didn’t help me sleep well. I had this realisation when I fulfilled all my financial responsibilities towards my parents and others.”

‘I was earning Rs 35 lakh per month’: Vikrant Massey

“My parents were in shock when I told them I am going to restart over in films. I was making a lot of money. At the age of 24, I was earning Rs 35 lakh per month, especially for someone who comes from a middle-class background. I quit TV at the time when I had a Rs 35 lakh per month contract in my hand. I decided to do good work and find peace,” he further added.

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The ’12th Fail’ actor also revealed that his wife Sheetal Thakur used to help him with money for auditions. Vikrant said, “My savings got exhausted in a year and then my wife Sheetal (his girlfriend at the time) used to give me pocket money for auditions.”

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