Vikrant Massey says ‘social media pressure’ made him take a break from acting: ‘Everything is transient’

Vikrant Massey opened up recently about his decision to take a break from acting and said that it was social media pressure that prompted him to take the decision among other things. In an Instagram post earlier, the actor had announced his break from acting to spend more time with his family.

In an interaction on Agenda Aaj Tak, Vikrant said, “The life I had always dreamt of, I finally got it, so I thought it was time to live it. I want to take a break, because at the end of the day, everything is transient, which is why I am only doing one film next year. Social media pressure was an important part of sharing that break from work post, that I concede. I lead a public life, and am borderline introvert-ish. One has to come to social media. But if someone were to give me an option, I would come selectively on it, whenever I would feel like sharing something.”

He added, “And then my son was born, I was not able to spend any quality time with him or my wife. All of this was happening simultaneously. So, which is why I had written in that Instagram post, that as an actor, son, father and as a husband, it was time for me to recalibrate. And after doing what I had done professionally, I thought, 'what else could I have done more as an actor in this country?' I just want to better myself as an artiste going forward.”

In his Instagram post a week ago, Vikrant wrote, “The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. I thank each and every one of you for your indelible support. But as I move forward, I realise it’s time to recalibrate and go back home. As a Husband, Father & a Son. And also as an Actor. So, coming 2025, we would meet each other for one last time. Until time deems right. Last 2 movies and many a year of memories. Thank you again. For everything and everything in between. Forever indebted.”

Vikrant was recently seen in The Sabarmati Report which released in theatres on November 15.