Vikrant Massey indeed is the best actor of this generation, as he has been awarded the prestigious National Award for Best Actor for his powerful performance in 12th Fail, where he plays the real-life IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film narrates the extraordinary journey of a young man from a humble background who dares to dream big. The film has also won a National award in the Best Feature Film category today.
Vikrant Massey Bags National Award For 12th Fail
Battling poverty, self-doubt, and the pressure of India’s most competitive examination — the UPSC — Manoj’s story is one of perseverance and hope. With this win, Vikrant has firmly asserted his place as the best actor of this generation. Massey’s portrayal of Manoj has been widely celebrated for its sincerity, subtlety, and emotional depth. His ability to embody the vulnerability and resilience of the character made the performance both relatable and inspiring. The film struck a chord with audiences across the country, and critics hailed Massey’s work as one of the finest performances in recent years.
This National Award win not only recognises his hard work and dedication but also marks a significant milestone in his career. From television to cinema, Vikrant has steadily carved a niche for himself as an actor who brings authenticity and gravitas to every role. With each project, he continues to prove why he is among the best in the business.
Up next, Vikrant will be seen stepping into the shoes of renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for an upcoming biopic — yet another challenging role that showcases his range and fearlessness as a performer. With a string of memorable roles and now a National Award to his name, Vikrant Massey has truly emerged as one of the most bankable and respected talents in Indian cinema today.
Vikrant On Winning National Award
The Sector 36 actor shared, “I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition. I also want to thank Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity.”
He added, “Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy’s dream has come true. 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.”
Concluding he said, “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.”
Vikrant posted a couple of pictures with the director. He wrote, “We did it sir”.
About 71st National Film Awards
A press conference was held at 6 PM at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, where jury members officially announced the winners across various categories, including feature films, non-feature films, and cinema writing. This year’s awards were based on entries submitted by filmmakers nationwide, with the final submission deadline being September 18, 2024.
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